The FDA recently put out a damning condemnation of raw pet food, warning consumers it could be “dangerous” to your pet. What I found so infuriating about the notice was, (…) Read more
Posts Tagged ‘food safety’
White House Guts Food Safety Modernization Act, Testing Nixed
News of cuts in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s draft food safety rules the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) stunned food safety advocates when it was revealed this week (…) Read more
Diggin’ Your Dog Recalls Strippin’ Chicks Pet Treats Due to Salmonella Hazard
Before I get in to the recall, I just want to ask: Who, in heaven’s name, comes up with these names? I mean, Diggin’ Your Dog and Strippin’ Chicks? Why (…) Read more
Nasty-Ass Conditions Reported at Kasel Industries Pet Treat Plant
The Food and Drug Administration released the inspection report of the Kasel Industries pet treat plant in September, revealing shocking conditions. Among the Agency’s gag-worthy observations were rodent poop, a (…) Read more
Dangerous Mold Found in Dog Food, Prompting Recall of Hy-Vee Brand Dog Kibble
Iowa-based grocer Hy-Vee is recalling some of its dog food for aflatoxin contamination, a dangerous mold commonly found in corn which can be lethal to pets. “Routine random tests conducted by (…) Read more
Dodgy Doggy Treats Recalled: Multiple Brands for Possible Salmonella Contamination
Kasel Industries, makers of pet treats in the U.S., is in the news again. Once more, dog treats are being recalled by Kasel because of possible Salmonella contamination. The treats (…) Read more
How chickens on drugs, Chinese dog treats and avian influenza could spell the end of the world
The Federal Department of Agriculture may think that poultry imports from China are no biggie, but two new bird flu cases have sparked fears of an outbreak in China. From (…) Read more
Finally, a place for petsumers: The Association for Truth in Pet Food
UPDATE: I have no association with Susan Thixton of Truth About Pet Food, either personally of professionally, or the Association for Truth in Pet Food. Today, pet food safety advocates, (…) Read more
FDA Announces Final Rule on Administrative Detention of Food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced a final rule amending the criteria for administrative detention to prevent potentially unsafe food from reaching the marketplace. Evidence vs. Belief (…) Read more
Treats Found Contaminated with Pathogenic Bacteria, Study Found
Popular dog treats called bully or pizzle sticks may contain more than just dried penis meat – they could be contaminated with dangerous pathogens, according to a new study published (…) Read more
