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AFIA comments on FSMA transportation rule

On a quick, initial review of the Food Safety Modernization Act final rule on “Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food,” the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) finds the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made changes requested by the animal food industry to provide flexibility in the rule but added some inconsistent exemptions to the rule.

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Pet Food Market

Proposed pet food ingredient regulations may mean change

A call for a change to the regulatory oversight of animal feed ingredients has led to confusion and uncertainty within the pet food and animal feed industries.

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Walmart VP calls for conversation about pet food safety

Pet food safety and the global food system are undergoing rapid changes, said Frank Yiannas, Walmart VP of food safety. Here’s how to respond.

Frank Yiannas, VP of food safety for Walmart, addressed 21st century pet food safety during Petfood Forum Asia on March 30 in Bangkok.

Pet Food Market

OSHA fines Purina Animal Nutrition for safety violations

The Purina Animal Nutrition plant in Wichita, Kansas, USA, has been cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for multiple workplace safety violations.

Pet food products recalls in March

Take a look at the pet food products that were recalled in the past month.

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Smallbatch Pets recalls frozen dog food

Smallbatch Pets Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of frozen dog duckbatch sliders due to their potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

Fromm recalls 3 canned dog food products

Fromm Family Foods is recalling all lots of three of its products after its own analysis found the products do not contain recommended levels of vitamins and minerals, and might contain elevated levels of vitamin D.

MFA Inc. recalls rabbit feed for excessive salt

MFA Inc. has recalled bagged and bulk MFA 16% and 17% rabbit feed. The product was distributed to MFA retail stores in southwest Missouri.

Purina recalls some Beneful, Pro Plan wet dog food

Purina has voluntarily recalled select wet dog food 10-oz. tubs under the Beneful Prepared Meals, Beneful Chopped Blends and Pro Plan Savory Meals brands because they may not contain the recommended level of added vitamins and minerals.

Pet Food Regulations

AAFCO to set pet food ‘human-grade’ claim standards

While the specifics have yet to be finalized, it behooves any interested company to make note of the requirements now.

Pet Food Processing

The challenges of extruding high-meat pet food

Industry experts tackle the processing challenges of a growing pet food trend, from wet and dry pet food extruding to food safety.

Consumer desire for high-quality pet food products has led to yet another growing segment of the specialty market: high-meat pet foods. | Courtesy Extru-Tech Inc.

Eurofins Microbiology opens new laboratory

Eurofins Microbiology, a global leader in bioanalytical testing, has a new, state-of-the-art, ISO 17025-accredited laboratory in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.

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