Pet Food Safety: Page 35

Second lawsuit filed over drug in recalled dog foods

A class action lawsuit against J.M. Smucker and its subsidiary Big Heart Pet Brands was filed in a New York district court related to the discovery of pentobarbital in Kibbles ‘n Bits dog food.

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Brand Insights

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Petfood Industry

Stay current in this fast-growing category with insight that keeps you informed and helps you move forward with confidence.

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Ohio bill would prohibit euthanized dogs, cats in pet food

The bill would also ban the use of animals euthanized with drugs, such as pentobarbital.

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Radagast Pet Food recalls raw cat food for Listeria

Radagast was notified by the FDA and the Ohio Department of Agriculture after several tubs of multiple varieties of Rad Cat Raw Diet were purchased and tested.

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Pet Food Market

Could Blockchain revolutionize the pet food industry?

Blockchain provides proof of pet food ingredient claims and quality by essentially telling a brand’s story in a more credible way.

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Raw pet food sales growing despite health warnings

Pet food industry executives, analysts and scientists shared their insights into the raw pet food market in 2018.

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Redbarn expands recall of dog treats for Salmonella

In total, 24 SKUs are affected from Redbarn, Chewy Louie, Dentley’s and Good Lovin’ brand products.

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Smucker pet food withdrawal upgraded to recall by FDA

Any amount of pentobarbital renders the pet foods adulterated.

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Market Trends and Reports

3 tips for pet food brands facing a social media crisis

Social media also allows the rapid spread of news and rumors which can escalate into a crisis or exacerbate an existing one.

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Steve’s Real Food recalls raw dog food for Salmonella

No pet or consumer illnesses from this product have been reported to date.

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Kitten deaths led to Blue Ridge Beef raw pet food recall

This recall was initiated after the FDA received a complaint of two kitten deaths.

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FDA investigates Arrow Reliance raw pet food

FDA is looking into a pattern of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination in Darwin’s Natural and ZooLogics raw pet foods.

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Northwest Naturals recalls raw dog food for Listeria

Product is packaged in five-pound frozen chubs labeled Chicken and Salmon Dog Food.

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