Pet Food Safety

WSAVA, part 2: Pet food recommendations are now guidelines

June 9, 2021

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association made some useful revisions to its tool for selecting pet foods, yet in some cases failed to set a proper bar.

Sharing pet food analysis data key to avoid another DCM

One response to the DCM situation, the rise of alternative grains, may end up repeating the problem it was meant to fix.

June 8, 2021

Tim Wall

Providing empirical data to back up nutrition claims could help pet food companies avoid another situation like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigation into canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).

Petfood Forum returns in person to Kansas City

An on-demand version of this global pet food conference will be available for professionals unable to travel.

June 4, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

The premiere conference for the global pet food industry returns in person to Kansas City, with an on-demand version for people unable to travel.

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Petjust enacts anti-counterfeit label for Petcurean products

The solution comes after alleged counterfeit versions of Petcurean products caused issues in the China pet food market.

May 18, 2021

Alma Buelva

Learn about the new anti-counterfeit label measures for Petcurean pet food products in China after alleged pet deaths in January 2021 due to possible counterfeit products.

FDA plan for pet food facility inspections post-pandemic

FDA released a report on their inspection activity during the pandemic, “Resiliency Roadmap for FDA Inspectional Oversight,” with projections for a return to normal pet food facility inspection routines.

May 10, 2021

Tim Wall

FDA released a report on their inspection activity during the pandemic, “Resiliency Roadmap for FDA Inspectional Oversight,” with projections for a return to normal pet food facility inspection routines.

4 most common recall causes for US dog, cat, pet food

During the past decade in the pet food industry, pathogen related recalls were among the most frequent. Along with direct contamination by microorganisms such as Salmonella, ingredients tainted by fungal mycotoxins, like aflatoxin, have caused pet food recalls.

May 4, 2021

Tim Wall

During the past decade in the pet food industry, pathogen related recalls were among the most frequent. Along with direct contamination by microorganisms such as Salmonella, ingredients tainted by fungal mycotoxins, like aflatoxin, have caused pet food recalls.

Will zero tolerance for Salmonella in pet food ever change?

May 3, 2021

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

The Food and Drug Administration allows zero tolerance of Salmonella in pet foods, and one industry safety expert believes that policy is here to stay.

Tips for pet food recall rehearsal and preparation

The fundamentals matter in pet food recall preparation, and the bedrock is a plan.

May 3, 2021

Tim Wall

Data management is critical in a pet food recall program. A data-driven recall program can provide more than just a means to trace a specific lot of a certain ingredient.

Insect-based pet foods not risk for zoonotic pandemic

A team of researchers at Ÿnsect has been working to assess potential risks from mealworm farming operations.

April 20, 2021

Tim Wall

Approximately 60% of infections afflicting humans arose in animals, from rabies and the plague to other coronaviruses. Post-pandemic, pet food companies may look for ingredients with reduced zoonotic potential.

Raw pet food safety risks rise with owner cognitive bias

The optimistic belief that Salmonella only infects other people exemplifies a cognitive bias.

March 16, 2021

Tim Wall

Pet owners tended to underestimate health risks from improper handling of raw products, such as rinsing raw meat or not segregating utensils and equipment.