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Pet food products recalls in December

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

Carnivore Meat Co. receives FSSC 22000

Carnivore Meat Co., manufacturer of Vital Essentials, has earned Food Safety System Certification, FSSC 22000.

Pet Food Regulations

FDA eases up on ‘GMO-free’ food label claims

Pet food manufacturers may benefit from relaxed FDA GMO restrictions.

Pet Food Market

2016 pet food industry trends: a preview

As 2016 begins, it’s time to take another look at what pet food experts think is ahead for the industry.

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Nutro dog treats recalled for potential mold

Mars Petcare has issued a voluntary recall of its Nutro Apple Chewy dog treats due to potential mold.

Pet Food Regulations

AFIA makes headway in regulatory compliance

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) hosted its Regulatory Training Seminar – a biennial event – in Arlington, Virginia, USA, on December 9-10, 2015. The training pinpointed regulatory hot topics affecting the U.S. feed industry including genetically modified labeling challenges, biosecurity and trade, as well as numerous training exercises.

Stella & Chewy’s recalls Super Beef Dinner Morsels for Dogs

Stella & Chewy’s has been notified by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development that it had issued a stop sale order on Stella’s Super Beef Dinner Morsels for Dogs 8.5 oz. frozen bags, lot #165-15, “Use by 6-25-2016,” during routine surveillance because it tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Bravo recalls Chicken Blend diet for dogs and cats

Bravo Pet Foods of Manchester, Connecticut, USA, is recalling a select lot of Bravo Chicken Blend diet for dogs and cats with a best used by date of 11/13/16 due to concerns of the possible presence of Salmonella. Out of an abundance of caution, Bravo is also recalling three additional items that did not test positive for Salmonella, but were manufactured on the same day.

ITEC America boot washer

Itec America Boot Washer

Market Trends and Reports

Petfood Forum Asia opens with Walmart VP of food safety

Frank Yiannas, vice president of food safety for Walmart, leads off this exclusive conference for pet food professionals in Southeast Asia.

Now in its fifth edition, Petfood Forum Asia will again be co-located with FIAAP/Victam/GRAPAS Asia at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre.

Pet food products recalls in November

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

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Blue Buffalo recalls Cub Size Wilderness Wild Chews Bones

Blue Buffalo Co. is voluntarily recalling one production lot of Cub Size Wilderness Wild Chews Bones. This is being done in an abundance of caution, as the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

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