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Smucker withdraws Gravy Train and other dog foods

Smucker withdrew more varieties and brands, including Kibbles ‘N Bits, Ol' Roy and Skippy, according to the United States Food and Drug Administration.

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Pentobarbital in Gravy Train dog food led to lawsuit

WJLA reported that a laboratory found pentobarbital in Gravy Train dog food.

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Darwin’s Natural recalls two dog foods for Salmonella

Darwin’s announced the recall via a statement sent directly to consumers.

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Redbarn bully sticks recalled for potential Salmonella

Redbarn Pet Products of Long Beach, California, USA voluntarily recalled a single product.

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Smokehouse Pet Products recalls Beef Munchies dog treats

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

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Raws for Paws recalls 4,000 pounds of turkey pet food

Two illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

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Pathogens found in Dutch raw meat-based pet food

Utrecht University researchers analyzed 35 varieties of raw meat-based dog and cat foods from eight brands.

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Biomapping watches for Salmonella-susceptible pet food

As opposed to trying to find the Salmonella needle in the food plant haystack, biomapping looks for conditions that make those needles more common.

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Just Food for Dogs recalls three dog foods for Listeria

Just Food for Dogs expanded the recall to two other recipes: beef and russet potato, and fish and sweet potato.

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10 raw pet food safety studies conducted in past decade

These peer-reviewed journal articles and federal studies attempted to determine how raw diets affect dogs, cats and their owners, including identifying potential health risks.

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3 keys to novel pet food ingredient regulatory acceptance

If a novel pet food ingredient was used in foods prior to 1958 or is scientifically established as safe, FDA may accept that ingredient as GRAS.

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