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Pentobarbital led to recall of Party Animal wet dog food

Euthanasia drug pentobarbital was found in two varieties of its Party Animal, Inc. Cocolicious canned dog foods.

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FDA will approve GLA safflower oil for dry adult dog food

The FDA concluded that the data provided by Arcadia supports the safety and functionality of GLA safflower oil as a source of omega-6 fatty acids in dry food for adult dogs.

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Free pet food safety, nutrition educational video offered

A Pet Food Institute’s (PFI) video helps address consumer demand for nutritional information and ingredient transparency.

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The value of customer service in the pet food industry

In an age where people consider their pets to be on near-equal footing as human relatives, pet food companies must be especially careful when dealing with disgruntled customers.

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FDA warns against pet food, treats with livestock gullets

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising pet owners and caretakers, veterinarians, and the pet food industry to be aware that pet food and treats made with livestock gullets (meat from the throat region) have the potential to contain thyroid tissue and thyroid hormones.

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Pet Food Institute urges FSMA readiness in letter

PFI is working to ensure that members understand and can meet their obligations under FSMA.

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5 pet food safety lessons at Petfood Forum 2017

Petfood Forum 2017 will feature a processing, safety and packaging track for pet food manufacturers, executives and other professionals.

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WellPet recalls dog food topper for thyroid hormone

WellPet has initiated a voluntary recall of a limited amount of one canned dog food topper product due to potential elevated levels of naturally occurring beef thyroid hormone.

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Blue Buffalo wet dog food recall for cattle hormones

Levels of naturally occurring thyroid hormones may be too high in one lot of BLUE Wilderness Rocky Mountain Recipe Red Meat Dinner.

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High pressure processing: more raw pet food research needed

Scientists haven’t published much research on a key raw pet food pasteurization technique, called high pressure processing, although it is widely used.

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Blue Buffalo withdraws 17 dog food varieties

Blue Buffalo has issued a voluntary market withdrawal of BLUE Divine Delights 3.5-ounce cups and BLUE Wilderness Trail Trays 3.5-ounce cups.

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Evanger’s expands pentobarbital-tainted dog food recalls

Evanger’s Dog and Cat Food expanded its recall of Hunk of Beef dog food and Evanger’s Braised Beef and Against the Grain’s Pulled Beef Products due to potential adulteration with pentobarbital.

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