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American Nutrition recalls baked dog treats

As a result of the expanded recall by the Peanut Corp. of America’s Blakely, Ga., facility, American Nutrition Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for certain baked dog treats containing peanut paste supplied by PCA.

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Sustainability Starts with the Formula: How Smarter Formulation Is Shaping the Future of Pet Food Production

Possible lawsuits against Canidae, Nutro; Canidae responds

Two law firms are gearing up for possible class action lawsuits against Canidae and Nutro, whose products allegedly caused pet illnesses, according to a story from Consumer Affairs.

Taiwan says petfood meets safety standards

To ease public concern over possible health threats in pet food, the Taiwan Council of Agriculture said February 4 that its recent tests of the aflatoxin levels in about 100 types of dog and cat food showed that all products were safe for consumption, according to an article by the Taipei Times.

Sales down at Central Garden & Pet

The Central Garden & Pet Company has announced that its net sales in the quarter have declined by 7% to $293 million, compared to $314 million in the comparable fiscal 2008 period, according to a press release by the company.

Petfood recalls actually boosted sales

The recalls of contaminated petfood in the spring of 2007 encouraged owners to convert to higher-priced foods that were perceived to be safer. This trend to premium helped boost dollar sales for the category not only in 2007, but to a smaller extent last year, despite the dramatic downturn in the economy, according to an article by MediaPost Communications.

Petfood maker set to begin payouts

If court approval is granted as expected in the United States, Menu Foods of Ontario, Canada will start to pay out $24 million (U.S.D.) in settlements to pet owners whose animals died or were hurt in last year's petfood scandal involving melamine, according to an article by The Mississauga News.

Non-Chinese nutrients now available

NaturaPet announced this month 100% of their ingredients will come from trusted, non-Chinese suppliers, according to an article by www.Examiner.com. Natura became the first petfood company in the industry to test and guarantee that all of its products are free from melamine and cyanuric acid.

Nestle/Purina vs. Wysong over patent

Nestle, parent company of Purina, and the Wysong Corporation, a health education and nutritional development company, have filed suits against one another in the Eastern District Federal Court in Missouri, according to a press release by the Wysong Corporation.

Doggies.com offers free business directory

The everything-canine Web site, www.Doggies.com, announced February 5 that its 10-year-old information site will now feature a directory that lists dog-related businesses, according to the company’s press release.

BAX now certified for environmental testing

Food processors, who already rely on the BAX system from DuPont as a certified method for detecting salmonella in their end products and ingredients, can now use the same polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay to monitor their production environments, according to a press release by DuPont.

AVEPA and ANFAAC support Mascota

Thanks to a cooperation agreement with the Asociación de Veterinarios Españoles Especialistas en Pequeños Animales (Association of Spanish Veterinarians Specialists in Small Animals) and the third Southern European Veterinary Conference, the 44th National AVEPA Congress will coincide with Mascota 2009, according to a press release by Fira Barcelona.

Arizona AdvoCATS good for pets

University of Arizona students are taking it upon themselves to help UA students understand that adopting a dog or cat is a long commitment, according to an article by the Arizona Daily Star.

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