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FDA reports on pig ear recalls, FSMA pet food compliance

Pig ear pet treats contaminated with Salmonella have caused 143 human illnesses to date, FDA reported. The agency also reported on FSMA inspections.

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

African swine fever threatens pet food protein supply

Sources for pet food protein could be affected by meat protein loss as African swine fever decimates China’s pig population and the global pork supply.

Ethoxyquin limits Peru, Chile fishmeal use in pet food

Although Peruvian and Chilean fishmeal producers have interest in entering the pet food market, use of a synthetic antioxidant may limit their access.

One of the Ballesta Islands off the coast of Peru. (Tim Wall)

TDBBS recalls pig ear dog chew treats

TDBBS recalled a limited distribution of two pig ear dog chew treat products sold through Amazon.com, USA Thick Pig Ear 8 and 20 packs, for potential Salmonella contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

courtesy U.S. FDA

Pet Food Processing

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Sentinel 3000 multiscan metal detector

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Pet Food Press Releases

Wilbur-Ellis hires Laura Fiffick for director role

Wilbur-Ellis, a leading international marketer and distributor of agricultural products, animal feed and specialty chemicals and ingredients, announced the appointment of Laura Fiffick as Environment, Health, Safety and Security (EHSS) director.

Pet Food Regulations

AAFCO holds annual meeting, part 1: Pet Food Committee

The Pet Food Committee covered a lot of ground, including regulatory considerations and the formation of a new working group, at the latest AAFCO annual meeting.

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143 Salmonella cases tied to pig ear dog chews from 3 firms

As of August 27, the Centers for Disease Control report 143 cases of human infection by Salmonella enterica related to exposure to pig ear dog treats.

Dog Goods expands pig ear dog treat recall for Salmonella

This recall is being expanded after Rhode Island Department of Health testing found Salmonella in Berkley and Jensen brand pig ear pet treats.

Pet Food Safety

Khapra beetle: Pet food risk from Asia dry foods pest

Khapra beetle larvae have been found inside packages of different types of food, including pet food, meaning resistant packaging and disinfection programs are needed for control.

New research on the Khapra beetle suggests that this pest in dry human foods may pose a threat to pet food, as well. (Tomasz Klejdysz | Shutterstock.com)

FDA cautions about some Aunt Jeni’s frozen raw dog food

Two samples of finished product collected during an inspection of Aunt Jeni’s Home Made tested positive for Salmonella, and/or L. mono.

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Pet Food Press Releases

Royal Canin partners team up with celebrity cat lover Angela Kinsey for national “take your cat to the vet day”

More than 42 million households across the United States own cats, so it’s no surprise cats are the pet of choice for Americans. What is surprising is that only half of those cats see the vet on a regular basis.

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