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74 megaesophagus cases linked to Australian dry dog food

Mars Petcare Australia manufacturers Advance Dermocare dry dog food. The company voluntarily recalled the dog food in late March.

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Dogs likely evolved to eat cooked meat and carbohydrates

During their evolution, dogs took advantage of a rich new food source, human garbage, including cooked meat and plant matter, said one scientist.

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OC Raw Dog recalls raw pet food for Listeria

The raw pet food products were manufactured on October 11, 2017 with a lot number 3652 and a use-by date of October 11, 2018.

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Using HPP to produce clean-label raw pet foods

LIVE FROM PFF: High-pressure processing is an effective method for creating a safe, clean-label raw pet food and can help pet food companies avoid recalls to protect their brands.

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TruPet recalls beef dog food topper for Salmonella

TruPet, LLC of Milford, Ohio, USA, is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Boost Me Mighty Meaty Beef Topper Meal Enhancer.

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Vital Essentials toppers and raw dog food recalled

Carnivore Meat Company of Green Bay, WI, is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of “Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Beef Toppers” and “Vital Essentials Frozen Beef Chub Entrée for Dogs” raw dog food.

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Vitakraft recalls sugar glider food for Salmonella

The product was distributed to the following states: California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas, as well as Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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K9 Natural recalls raw dog food for Listeria

No pet or human illnesses, injuries or complaints have been reported to date.

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Pentobarbital residues in pet foods

This animal drug has lately been a significant topic of discussion, both within the pet food industry and among customers.

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High phosphorus levels in cat food may cause kidney damage

Those researchers found evidence that when phosphate concentrations in cat food exceed the required daily dose, it may damage healthy cats’ kidneys.

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FDA’s key findings from Darwin’s raw pet food plant

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection of the raw pet food production facility of Arrow Reliance Inc., doing business as Darwin’s Natural Pet Products.

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Mars Petcare facility in Arkansas wins safety award

A Mars Petcare facility in Fort Smith, Arkansas received a Three Million Work Hours Safety Award from the Arkansas Department of Labor.

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