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Pet Food Labeling

#tbt: Clean labels still challenge manufacturers

For years, meeting consumers’ demands for greater transparency has challenged pet food manufacturers to market their products as “clean.”

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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Hill’s recalls cat food in UK due to high levels of iron

Hill’s Pet Nutrition is voluntarily recalling specific manufacturing batches of the single-serving cat food pouches identified by date codes listed below. Due to an error by an ingredient supplier, the products contain high levels of iron.

Fatty acids: AAFCO Dog and Cat Food Nutrient Profiles

As recognized essential nutrients for dogs and cats, fatty acids’ place in nutrient profiles has changed.

FDA finalizes therapeutic vet diet compliance guide

The US Food and Drug Administration has released a Compliance Policy Guide (CPG) that explains the criteria FDA will consider when determining whether to take enforcement action regarding dog and cat food diets intended to treat a disease.

AFIA, NGFA to develop hazard analysis for FSMA compliance

The research and education arms of the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) are partnering to finance a major project that will help animal feed, feed ingredient and pet food facilities cost-effectively comply with a core requirement of the Food and Drug Administration’s final rules implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

Market Trends and Reports

Pet food growth slowed by states’ lack of collaboration

States working together to solve agricultural issues related to the pet food industry should consider forming smaller, more focused groups, according to the Kansas secretary of agriculture.

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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.

Pet Food Market

What does ‘feed grade’ mean for pet food ingredients?

AAFCO has drafted an amendment to the definition of “feed grade” ingredients. How might the changes affect the pet food industry?

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