And this is what we've used for these pet foods.

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While dozens of lawsuits have been filed against Menu Foods by pet owners, the company said it will begin discussions with customers who wish to settle with Menu Foods directly, out of court.

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Even so, only about half of Brazil's 100 million pets have access to pre-packaged foods and pet stores, according PET South America, leaving plenty of room for future growth, which they predict will be in the double digits.

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The pet food investigation was launched after Toronto, Canada-based Menu Foods recalled over 60 million cans of wet cat and dog food on March 16.

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Earlier this week, Menu Foods posted claims forms on its Web site for U.S. and Canadian pet owners related to the recall after receiving "hundreds of thousands of calls" from customers.

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More slimming-down came in 2002, when Johnson spun off his old pet food business (9 Lives, Kibbles 'n Bits), StarKist tuna, infant foods and store-brand soups into a new company and handed it to Del Monte.

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