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Happy Hounds recalled raw dog food in UK for bacteria

On February 7 in the United Kingdom, Happy Hounds recalled a range of its frozen raw dog food products on a precautionary basis because they may pose a risk to human and animal health.

February 21, 2020

Tim Wall

Sampling undertaken by Happy Hounds has identified elevated levels of bacteria indicating a potential risk. A withdrawal and recall have been actioned by the company.

Smalls takes cat-first approach to customized pet food

This NYC-based company takes the increasingly popular dog food delivery/subscription model and uses it for the benefit of cats and their owners.

January 6, 2020

Lindsay Beaton

New York City, USA-based cat food company Smalls takes the increasingly popular dog food delivery/subscription model and uses it for the benefit of cats and their owners.

Go Raw recalls Quest raw beef cat food over Salmonella

The firm did conduct their own test which resulted in a negative result.

November 18, 2019

Tim Wall

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

FDA warns consumers of some Texas Tripe raw pet food

Texas Tripe Inc. recalled 35 lots for each of 23 raw pet food product varieties.

August 16, 2019

Tim Wall

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cautioned pet owners not to feed their pets certain lots of Texas Tripe Inc. raw pet food.

Answers Pet Food challenges FDA over raw pet food

The company has filed a complaint and is seeking injunctive relief against the Food and Drug Administration.

July 29, 2019

Answers Pet Food, announced July 7 that it has filed a Declaratory Judgment Complaint and is seeking Injunctive Relief against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in the United States Colorado District Court.Answers Pet Food, announced July 7 that it has filed a declaratory judgment complaint and is seeking injunctive relief against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in the United States Colorado District Court.

Raw pet food brand sues FDA over zero Salmonella policy

The raw pet food manufacturer alleges that the federal policy of zero-tolerance for Salmonella is only a recommendation, yet results in consequences as if it were law.

July 29, 2019

Tim Wall

A raw pet food brand company filed challenging the legality of the U.S. Food and Drug Administation enforcement of zero-tolerance Salmonella standards as beyond the agency’s powers granted by Congress.

Salmonella raw pet food recall: Homeland By Products

Three batches of Homeland’s frozen raw food have been recalled after the discovery of Salmonella; research highlights importance of hygiene in handling

July 25, 2019

Emily Fowler

U.K.-based Homeland By Products recalled its frozen raw pet food due to the presence of the Salmonella bacterium.

Deadly cat tuberculosis outbreak tied to UK raw pet food

Natural Instinct Wild Venison raw cat food was the only observed common factor among all five households with tuberculosis-infected cats.

May 20, 2019

Tim Wall

At least six cats, five of whom are now dead, may have contracted tuberculosis after eating frozen, raw pet food sold in the United Kingdom.

Homemade cat food diets could be risky

A new study examined the nutritional adequacy of 114 recipes.

May 15, 2019

One quick Google search can net hundreds of homemade cat food recipes, but a new study from researchers at the University of California, Davis, finds most are unlikely to provide cats all their essential nutrients. Some recipes could also contain ingredients potentially toxic to cats.

Phillips launches Tiki Cat Raw in five regions

The Tiki Cat Raw formulas are made with chicken or turkey raised without hormones and are uncooked and mixed in a bone broth.

May 7, 2019

Phillips Pet Food & Supplies, a leading pet product distributor serving the independent pet channel, recently added the new Tiki Cat Raw food to its distribution centers in Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, Pennsylvania and South Carolina. Phillips is the exclusive East Coast distributor of Tiki Cat Raw.