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FDA update: Jerky treats sickened 6,200 dogs, killed 1,140

More than 1,140 dogs have died after eating jerky pet treats, out of 6,200 cases of jerky-related canine illness reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from 2007 to December 31, 2015. The FDA recently released those figures in an update on its continuing investigation into animal illnesses and deaths related to jerky pet treats.

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#tbt: Man sues Diamond Pet Food, Costco after child sickened

In 2012, a New Jersey father sued Diamond Pet Foods and Costco, claiming that his 8-week-old son was sickened by recalled Salmonella-tainted dry dog food he purchased.

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Diamond Pet Food, Costco pay settlement in Salmonella cases

Diamond Pet Food and Costco have begun paying settlements to Canadian pet owners who say their pets required screening and/or treatment, or the pets died, after they were exposed to Salmonella in 2011 and 2012.

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FDA sends warning letter to pet food maker

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent a warning letter to Lystn L.L.C., dba Answers Pet Food, telling the pet food producer that it has found Salmonella in its dog food.

Project aims to reduce crop losses from mycotoxins

Mycotoxins, fungal metabolites that afflict cereals and other crops, cost the European agriculture industry EUR3 billion (US$3.4 billion) each year and pose harm to human and animal health through the feed and food chain. BIOMIN has joined a scientific research consortium that aims to cut this figure considerably.

AFIA comments on FSMA transportation rule

On a quick, initial review of the Food Safety Modernization Act final rule on “Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food,” the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) finds the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made changes requested by the animal food industry to provide flexibility in the rule but added some inconsistent exemptions to the rule.

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Walmart VP calls for conversation about pet food safety

Pet food safety and the global food system are undergoing rapid changes, said Frank Yiannas, Walmart VP of food safety. Here’s how to respond.

Frank Yiannas, VP of food safety for Walmart, addressed 21st century pet food safety during Petfood Forum Asia on March 30 in Bangkok.

Pet Food Processing

The challenges of extruding high-meat pet food

Industry experts tackle the processing challenges of a growing pet food trend, from wet and dry pet food extruding to food safety.

Consumer desire for high-quality pet food products has led to yet another growing segment of the specialty market: high-meat pet foods. | Courtesy Extru-Tech Inc.

Eurofins Microbiology opens new laboratory

Eurofins Microbiology, a global leader in bioanalytical testing, has a new, state-of-the-art, ISO 17025-accredited laboratory in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.

Ballard Manufacturing receives ‘excellent’ safety rating

Ballard Manufacturing received an Excellent (100%) rating on the SQF Facility Audit Ed. 7.2 Lv.2: Accredited HACCP Based Food Safety Plans. This audit was conducted on January 26-27, 2016.

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NSF International introduces FSMA audit

Global public health organization and leading food safety service provider NSF International has introduced a new audit that helps the animal feed industry evaluate compliance with the expanded requirements under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

Carnivore Meat Co. receives FSSC 22000

Carnivore Meat Co., manufacturer of Vital Essentials, has earned Food Safety System Certification, FSSC 22000.

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