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Neogen Corporation ANSR Listeria pathogen detection system

European Commission regulation limits melamine in petfood

After recent reports of wet petfood containing melamine levels in excess of the 2.5 mg/kg legal limit, the European Commission created a Regulation to amend Annex 1 to Directive 2002/32/EC, which sets the legal maximum level of melamine in animal feed. Although the legal limit of melamine in canned petfood will remain at 2.5 mg/kg, a footnote has been added to state that this is on an “as sold” basis rather than a 12 percent moisture basis.

Kasel recalls chicken jerky dog treats due to Salmonella

Kasel Associated Industries is recalling 2.5-pound packages of Nature's Deli chicken jerky dog treats, which were distributed to Sam's Club stores in 12 states, because the treats may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall was issued after a routine sampling by the US Food and Drug Administration found Salmonella in finished products.

Avure offers HPP raw meat protein on-demand webinar

Avure Technologies offers an on-demand webinar video for meat processors in the petfood industry looking to learn more about high-pressure processing of raw meat protein. The webinar, "HPP Applications for Raw Protein," demonstrates how high-pressure processing can help achieve extended shelf life, improvements in meat color and texture, improved tenderness and more.

Petfood at increased aflatoxin risk from US drought

The summer of 2012 will be remembered as one of the driest and hottest summers in history. The ensuing drought was particularly devastating to the corn-growing regions of the US.

Mycotoxins typically arise from an environmental stress that facilitates mold infestation. For the aflatoxin-producing molds, the most significant influence is damage to the seed coat (pericarp) brought on by extreme drought and heat.

Nanotechnology comes to petfood

Nanotechnology is a new and emerging science that deserves our attention, not just out of curiosity but also out of our own self-interest. Nanotechnology is more than the science of small things; it is nearly as profound as the discovery of another previously unknown universe simultaneously inhabiting the same time and space that we do.

At the nanoparticle size, substances can simply pass through intestinal cells or even between cells, relatively unimpeded. For example, vitamin E is not well absorbed in the mammalian intestine, so the manufacturer must add five times the daily requirement; if reduced to nanoparticle size, the degree of absorption would be much higher.

Pet Food Ingredients

Petfood Forum 2013 hits record for abstract submissions

The call for papers for Petfood Forum 2013 has garnered nearly 30 submissions, a record for this annual conference. Abstracts cover various petfood ingredients and aspects of companion animal nutrition, palatability testing, petfood safety and packaging, the global petfood market and other topics.

Dog for Dog issues recall of Dogsbutter jars

Pet product company Dog for Dog has issued a recall of all jars of its Dogsbutter, following the recent recall of peanut butter made by Sunland Inc. in the US. Dog for Dog joined the Sunland recall due to possible Salmonella contamination, although no animal illnesses have been reported, according to CEO Rocky Keever.

Pet Food Ingredients

Petfood Forum debuts in China

Petfood Forum, the premier group of events exclusive to the global petfood manufacturing industry, is debuting in China next week. Petfood professionals from throughout China and the world will come together on October 12 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center.

Boots & Barkley Beef Bully Sticks treats recalled for Salmonella

Kasel Associated Industries is recalling Boots & Barkley 5-inch American Beef Bully Sticks because the pet treats may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled American Beef Bully Sticks were distributed through Target retail stores in the US from April through September.

Pet Food Market

Social web PR starts with senior management

An organization's reputation is largely derived from senior management. They personify the company as much as they represent it, especially during times of corporate crisis like the thorn in every petfood manufacturer's side: recalls.

GFSI recognizes BRC food safety standards

The Global Food Safety Initiative board of directors announced that the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 6 and BRC/IoP Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials Issue 4 have been benchmarked by GFSI and achieved recognition against the GFSI Guidance Document Sixth Edition. BRC has been recognized against the following scopes:

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