Sheryl
Bad Batch of Cat Food, and No Food test provided!!!!!!
I need to report this since I saw the other cat food review dated 9/03/17. We have promoted LA for the past 6 years, until a recent delivery in August. The food was darker, smelt different and both cats 6 & 7 refrained eating LA.. LA was extremely accommodating by sending another delivery, the food was regular color, smell and both cats immediately ate the new food. We provided the August delivery lot number, LA stated they do quality control on all food and keep a sample of each lot for a year. I requested the test results of both lots. LA's response "The inspection done on incoming foods is done by visual assessment. All foods must meet our criteria which will always allow for natural variation." They have been eating the updated order, we have brought them to our vet, we are now going to another vet to confirm the results. I wish LA, could have just did the test on the food, as we requested instead of sending us on a wild goose chase and still do not know what health risks our cats could be under. My feeling is that a "visual test is not acceptable" and given the wild goose chase this will not only end our relationship, but I will continue the goose chase to assure my babies are cured. Utterly disgusted on a company that I trusted for 6 years
Response from Life's AbundanceOct 10, 2017
We completely understand your priorities when it comes to your cats and are sorry that you had a disappointing experience in this instance. The fact is that you and all of our valued customers can be assured of continuous, uninterrupted quality and safety of our products. That’s the Life’s Abundance way. Yes, there is some variation in physical characteristics from batch to batch or facility to facility. But this is by no means an indicator of lesser quality, that we have compromised our priorities, or put the health of a pet at risk. The physical inspection you are referring to is part of our Quality Control procedure. This is separate from any laboratory testing and we remain confident in the rigorous procedures in place to assure the safety of pets that are fortunate enough to consume our products. It shows great commitment that you have taken matters into your own hands with your veterinarian, and we commend your dedication to the well being of your feline family members. It is our hope that we will have an opportunity to regain your confidence that we have earned over the past six years.




