Safety & Quality

Safety & Quality

Innovative FEED Act introduced in US Senate

Companion bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in March with broad bipartisan support.

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CBD Treats for Dogs and Cats

FDA issues warning letters to CBD, mushroom pet supplement makers

Three companies received warnings for marketing CBD and mushroom products as unapproved animal drugs with therapeutic claims, according to NASC.

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Pet Food Processing

High-pressure thermal processing creates safe, minimally cooked pet food

HPTP aims to create microbially safe products that can be shelf stable, fresh or minimally cooked.

SAFE Act aims to protect ag exports during animal disease outbreaks

Legislation would codify USDA’s role in regionalization agreements and improve export transparency.

The SAFE Act would formally codify the U.S. Department of Agriculture's role in negotiating 'regionalization agreements' with trading partners.

Pet Food Ingredients

AAFCO opens public comment on new additions to Common Food Index

AAFCO invites industry professionals to weigh in on proposed ingredients for its Common Food Index, a tool designed to enhance transparency and labeling consistency in animal food.

Pet Food Regulations

AAFCO, KSU launch regulatory pathway for animal food ingredients

New Scientific Review of Ingredient Submissions (SRIS) program is designed to speed up approval of animal food ingredients while maintaining rigorous scientific standards.

The SRIS program will offer a fast and accurate scientific assessment of new animal food ingredients that will be accepted by state regulators across the U.S.

Pet Food Recalls

Pet food recalls highlight need for collaborative, streamlined response

Recent recalls underscore the importance of integrated recall planning and communication across the entire pet food supply chain.

A WMS can help pet food manufacturers with accurate traceability and providing a detailed record of a product's history throughout the supply chain.

Pet Food Recalls

Blue Ridge Beef recalls Puppy and Kitten Mixes for Salmonella, Listeria risk

Blue Ridge Beef has recalled over 2,400 pounds of its Puppy Mix and Kitten Mix products in several states following a customer complaint of animal illness.

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Pet Food Recalls

Supercan recalls pig ear dog treats over Salmonella risk

The recalled lot of Supercan Pig Ear Sliver pet treats was distributed between in April 2024 in Washington State.

Supercan Bulk of Miami is recalling one lot of its Pig Ear Slivers Thick Cut Piggy Ear Slices pet treats due to Salmonella contamination.

Petfood Forum News

How to unlock efficiency, security using AI in pet food processing

During Petfood Forum, industry experts will discuss how artificial intelligence and cloud computing are shaping the future of pet food production.

AI is set to transform pet food manufacturing, with early adopters gaining a significant efficiency edge.

Pet Food Lawsuits, Litigation

Raw pet food company sued after cat infected with bird flu

The lawsuit alleges that Wild Coast Pet Foods failed to adequately warn consumers of bird flu risks associated with their raw chicken products.

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Senate confirms Marty Makary to lead FDA

Pet food associations commend the confirmation, pledge to work with the new commissioner.

A former Johns Hopkins surgeon, Makary has been viewed as a moderate pick and will report to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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