Pet Food News: Page 292

Darwin’s Natural recalls dog food for E. coli, Salmonella

These pathogens can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.

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Blue Ridge Beef recalls raw pet food

This recall was initiated after samples collected and tested by the FDA showed positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

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Do pet foods really contain euthanized dogs and cats?

A proposed new law to prevent the use of euthanized dogs and cats in pet food may target a non-existent practice.

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DOG for DOG pet food company signs new licensees

Superpremium pet food and accessory company DOG for DOG has signed on two new licensees—the G-Mason Group and Tzumi Pets.

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Lawsuit alleges heavy metals, BPA in Champion pet foods

Small quantities of heavy metals may be unavoidable in foods sourced from farms or the wilderness.

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Insects as pet food ingredients overcoming barriers in US

As insects overcome both psychological and legal speedbumps, the tiny animals may become a big part of pet food.

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Discuss insects as pet food ingredients at Petfood Forum

Three scientists and pet food professionals will share their knowledge about insects-based pet food ingredients.

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Second lawsuit filed over drug in recalled dog foods

A class action lawsuit against J.M. Smucker and its subsidiary Big Heart Pet Brands was filed in a New York district court related to the discovery of pentobarbital in Kibbles ‘n Bits dog food.

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Ohio bill would prohibit euthanized dogs, cats in pet food

The bill would also ban the use of animals euthanized with drugs, such as pentobarbital.

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Radagast Pet Food recalls raw cat food for Listeria

Radagast was notified by the FDA and the Ohio Department of Agriculture after several tubs of multiple varieties of Rad Cat Raw Diet were purchased and tested.

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FTC allows Blue Buffalo acquisition by General Mills

On March 16, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) permitted General Mills to complete the acquisition of Blue Buffalo pet food company.

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5 tips for pet food companies speaking to reporters

A public relations strategist shared her top five tips for pet food company representatives when speaking to the media, especially during a crisis.

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