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Senator calls for action on dangerous dog bones, asks pet parents to contact her directly

Dog owners across the country say Dynamic’s ‘Real Ham Bones’ is making their dogs sick or even killing them. Now, the company that makes them is facing a class action (…) Read more

  • July 4, 2015
  • Comments 13
  • Filed under: Consumer Advocacy, Pet Treats

Mars says pig hair in Pedigree is “natural,” so get over it

Mars Petcare says the prickly pig hair poking out of Pedigree’s MarroBone dog treats are just “natural fibers” and pet parents just need to chill. Pedigree released a statement in (…) Read more

  • July 3, 2015
  • Comments 12
  • Filed under: Pet Treats

FDA orders stop sale on Stella and Chewy’s dog food for Listeria contamination

The Maryland Department of Agriculture has issued a stop sale order on Stella and Chewy’s freeze dried chicken patties dog food, which has tested positive of Listeria monocytogenes, following an (…) Read more

  • July 3, 2015
  • Comments 5
  • Filed under: Dog Food
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Dog food topper recalled for Salmonella contamination

Boulder Dog Food Company is voluntarily recalling the Turkey Sprinkles food enhancer because the product is contaminated with Salmonella. Last month, the company recalled Chicken Sprinkles for the same issue. The (…) Read more

  • July 3, 2015
  • Comments 0
  • Filed under: Dog Food
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Boulder Dog Food Company dog treats recalled for Salmonella risk

The FDA has announced the recall of the Boulder Dog Food Company’s Chicken Sprinkles due to Salmonella health risk. The company’s press release follows (edited for clarity): The Boulder Dog (…) Read more

  • June 23, 2015
  • Comments 0
  • Filed under: Pet Treats
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Dangerous levels of Vitamin D in Rachael Ray Nutrish cat food prompt nationwide recall

The FDA is announcing a Class I Recall of Rachael Ray Nutrish wet cat food due to dangerous levels of vtamin D. After conducting a number of product tests, Ainsworth (…) Read more

  • June 5, 2015
  • Comments 14
  • Filed under: Cat Food

Himalayan’s Ruff Roots dog chew toy recalled for metal contamination

PetSmart quietly posted a product withdrawal of a dog chew toy with a potentially serious problem: metal contamination. The Himalayan Corporation has issued a voluntary recall of specific Ruff Roots (…) Read more

  • May 27, 2015
  • Comments 0
  • Filed under: Pet Treats
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Deadly dog bones hit with class action; Real Ham Bones splinter, killing dogs

UPDATE: I was contacted by the Better Business Bureau because they would like to hear form people whose dogs have been affected by these dangerous treats. Here is what they (…) Read more

  • May 24, 2015
  • Comment 1
  • Filed under: Lawsuits
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Chicken jerky treats continue to kill dogs, Walmart brand blamed while FDA investigates

A troubling news report released this week: The Food and Drug Administration is investigating another chicken jerky treat brand suspected of making dogs deathly ill. The brand, Golden Rewards, is (…) Read more

  • May 17, 2015
  • Comments 149
  • Filed under: Politics of Pet Food
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Raw dog food recalled for Salmonella contamination

This just in from the FDA’s Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts web page: OC Raw Dog Recalls Turkey & Produce Raw Frozen Canine Formulation Because of Possible Salmonella Health (…) Read more

  • May 16, 2015
  • Comments 0
  • Filed under: Dog Food
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Mollie Morrissette is a leading expert in pet food safety and a prominent advocate for animal feed safety in the country. She is the founder and author of Poisoned Pets, an independent online journal focusing on the critical and often underreported pet food safety issue.

Poisoned Pets is one of the most comprehensive resources available on the internet regarding the health risks associated with commercial pet food.

What sets Poisoned Pets apart is its independence from commercial influences. The journal does not accept corporate or government funding or engage in corporate sponsorships or endorsements.

Instead, the advocacy work of Poisoned Pets is entirely supported by private individuals who are not affiliated with the pet food industry or any public or private organizations.

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