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Safety & Quality

Online Extra! More Menu CEO talks recalls

Paul Henderson calls for industry-wide cooperation and action

Brand Insights

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Safety & Quality

Online Extra! 10 reasons to be spooked

An exclusive Online Extra from the September 2007 article, Selling Safety

Market Trends and Reports

Petfood industry gathers for learning, networking at Petfood Forum and Workshop

Petfood Forum 2014, scheduled for March 31-April 2, and Petfood Workshop: Marketing to Today’s Consumers, April 2-3, together feature more than 30 educational sessions, with industry experts providing the latest research, information and insights on petfood manufacturing and marketing. As the one time the global petfood industry comes together each year, these conferences also offer petfood professionals a key opportunity to network with peers and leading industry suppliers.

Market Trends and Reports

Pro-Pet recalls dry dog, cat food on possible Salmonella contamination

Pro-Pet LLC, St. Marys, Ohio, USA, has initiated a voluntary recall of a limited number of dry dog and cat foods for possible Salmonella contamination. A single field test indicated products manufactured during a two-day period, on a single production line may have the potential for Salmonella contamination.

AFIA joins coalition to push for federal GMO labeling solution

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has announced its membership in the newly formed Coalition for Safe Affordable Food (CFSAF), joining a national effort to urge Congress to quickly seek a federal solution and establish standards for the safety and labeling of animal feed, petfood and human food and beverage products made with genetically modified ingredients. “AFIA firmly believes there should be a federal GMO labeling solution protecting consumers by ensuring the safety of both food and feed ingredients produced through the use of modern agricultural biotechnology,” said Leah Wilkinson, AFIA director of ingredients, petfood and state affairs.

Pet Food Regulations

AAFCO meets to vote on latest petfood, animal feed topics

The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) held its "mid-year" meeting on January 8-10, 2014, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. While the city (along with much of the rest of the country) was experiencing unusually cold weather at that time, temperatures in the meeting room were kept elevated by heated discussion over several controversial items.

Pet Food Market

Increase in abandoned dogs blamed on Mexico's 'luxury tax' on petfood

A new 16% "luxury tax" on petfood in Mexico could lead to more abandoned and neglected dogs in Tijuana, according to a report. The tax is meant to help ease Mexico's budget woes. A new 16 percent “luxury tax” on petfood in Mexico could lead to more abandoned and neglected dogs in Tijuana, according to a report. The tax is meant to help ease Mexico’s budget woes. Pet ownership is viewed by the government as a luxury, therefore making the petfood tax a “luxury tax.”

Amalfi ingredients absorbed into new parent FoodSafe Technologies

Amalfi Ingredients LLC of Deer Park, New York, USA, has been absorbed into a new parent holding company, FoodSafe Technologies LLC. The new structure highlights the growth in the food safety and pathogen protection sectors which match the company’s overall long-term strategy.

Pet Food Market

AFIA, panel provide FSMA update at Pet Food Conference

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) in partnership with the USPOULTRY Poultry Protein and Fat Council held its Pet Food Conference at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta on January 28. During the morning session, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) took center stage. An expert panel featuring Jodi Miller, regulatory manager, P&G Pet Care; Steve Taylor, director of regulatory affairs-US/Canada, Hills Pet Food; and Bart Dunsford, Key Product Development/Technical Services, Animal Science Products, tackled the main issues of interest to the producers of animal food.

AFIA files comments on Food Safety Modernization Act

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has filed two sets of comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pertaining to the Food Safety Modernization Act. The comments addressed AFIA's concerns with the proposed rules on the foreign supplier verification programs and third-party auditor/certification bodies and provide the agency with suggestions for modifying the rules with the feed industry in mind.

Market Trends and Reports

Red Flannel cat food recalled due to Salmonella risk

Minnesota-based PMI Nutrition LLC has voluntarily recalled bags of its Red Flannel cat food due to possible Salmonella contamination. There have been no reports of illness related to this product to date, according to the company, and the recall is being issued out of an abundance of caution after routine testing by the US Food and Drug Administration's Detroit District Office identified possible Salmonella contamination.

AVMA won't warn against feeding treats tied to illness, deaths

Despite reports of pet illness and deaths tied to jerky treats, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) says it won’t warn pet owners against feeding the treats to their dogs, according to an NBC News report. The AVMA rejected a resolution this month that would have discouraged use of the jerky products until further evidence about safety is available.

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