Safety & Quality: Page 58

Lawsuit alleges heavy metals, BPA in Champion pet foods

Small quantities of heavy metals may be unavoidable in foods sourced from farms or the wilderness.

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Insects as pet food ingredients overcoming barriers in US

As insects overcome both psychological and legal speedbumps, the tiny animals may become a big part of pet food.

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Second lawsuit filed over drug in recalled dog foods

A class action lawsuit against J.M. Smucker and its subsidiary Big Heart Pet Brands was filed in a New York district court related to the discovery of pentobarbital in Kibbles ‘n Bits dog food.

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Ohio bill would prohibit euthanized dogs, cats in pet food

The bill would also ban the use of animals euthanized with drugs, such as pentobarbital.

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Radagast Pet Food recalls raw cat food for Listeria

Radagast was notified by the FDA and the Ohio Department of Agriculture after several tubs of multiple varieties of Rad Cat Raw Diet were purchased and tested.

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Pet Food Market

FDA’s fixation on raw pet food ratchets up again

FDA’s policy for pet food, zero tolerance of Salmonella, seems especially focused on raw diets, with increased testing leading to more pet food recalls.

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Pet Food Market

AAFCO makes progress on pet food labeling modernization

From nutrition facts to handling instructions, the Pet Food Committee has been making progress on several pet food labeling fronts.

Pet Food Market

Could Blockchain revolutionize the pet food industry?

Blockchain provides proof of pet food ingredient claims and quality by essentially telling a brand’s story in a more credible way.

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Raw pet food sales growing despite health warnings

Pet food industry executives, analysts and scientists shared their insights into the raw pet food market in 2018.

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Redbarn expands recall of dog treats for Salmonella

In total, 24 SKUs are affected from Redbarn, Chewy Louie, Dentley’s and Good Lovin’ brand products.

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Smucker pet food withdrawal upgraded to recall by FDA

Any amount of pentobarbital renders the pet foods adulterated.

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Market Trends and Reports

3 tips for pet food brands facing a social media crisis

Social media also allows the rapid spread of news and rumors which can escalate into a crisis or exacerbate an existing one.

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