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Lennox recalls pig ear dog treats for Salmonella

Public health officials in the United States continue investigating 93 cases of Salmonella infection in humans, as of July 17, which pig ear dog treats may have spread.

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Raw pet food brand sues FDA over zero Salmonella policy

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.

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Recent Salmonella cases show pet food’s tie to human food

Salmonella tied to pig ear dog treats, plus historical data, reveals links between pet food and human food, and disparity in how federal agencies view them.

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93 Salmonella cases likely caused by pig ear dog treats

CDC officials stated that the likely sources of the bacteria were pig ear dog treats. Officials have not identified a common supplier.

Pet Food Safety

3 considerations of pet food facility safety

Petfood Industry takes a look at three aspects of pet food facility safety: construction, sanitation and fire hazards.

Pet food safety is a multifaceted topic that should be part of the conversation from the first concrete poured to the inevitable facility expansion, and everything in between. | Photo courtesy Gray Construction

5 plant-based antimicrobials fight Salmonella on dog food

Five antimicrobial chemicals extracted from plants reduced the survival of Salmonella Schwarzengrund on dry dog food in an experiment.

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DCM: 5 brands in 58% of FDA reports, dry dog food in 86%

Five pet food brands accounted for nearly 58% of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) cases reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration between January 1, 2014 and April 30, 2019.

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90% of 524 cases of dog heart disease involved grain-free

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released that information and more in an update to their investigation into canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) cases correlated to certain grain-free dog foods.

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16 dog food brands correlated to DCM by FDA: Acana #1

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an update on their investigation into canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) cases correlated to certain grain-free dog foods.

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Deadly cat tuberculosis outbreak tied to UK raw pet food

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.

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Lab-grown meat may provide taurine for vegan dog, cat food

Taurine from lab-grown meat may allow pet food formulators to make vegan and vegetarian dog and cat foods, while avoiding dilated cardiomyopathy and adhering to the clean label trend.

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DCM: add taurine to grain-free dog foods, say scientists

Experts recommend adding taurine to grain-free dog food formulations to avoid concerns that legumes, potatoes and similar ingredients correlate to cases of dilated cardiomyopathy.

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