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Cargill’s Empyreal product receives safety certification

Cargill recently received certification in the manufacturing process of its Empyreal animal food ingredient product. The Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 validates Cargill’s robust food safety management system for its Empyreal production process in Blair, Nebraska, and Dayton, Ohio, that meets the safety and quality requirements of major branded feed companies worldwide.

FDA releases final foreign supplier rule

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released its final rule for Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Food for Humans and Animals. This rule is part of FDA’s implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Most importers will be required to comply with FDA’s FSVP rule in May 2017 (18 months after publication).

Halo recalls Spot’s Stew Sensitive Cat Turkey kibble

Halo, Purely for Pets has initiated a limited, voluntary recall of its Spot’s Stew Sensitive Cat Turkey kibble with a Best By date of 09/04/2016 due to reports of mold. No other Halo products are affected.

Pet Food Regulations

What is ‘regulatory discretion’ in the pet food industry?

Regulatory discretion is when a regulatory body such as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or a state feed control official chooses not to act against something or someone even though that something or someone may not wholly conform to the letter of the law.

Blue Buffalo recalls Kitty Yums cat treats

Blue Buffalo Co. Ltd. is voluntarily recalling a limited production of Blue Kitty Yums Chicken Recipe Cat Treats that may contain low levels of propylene glycol, which is not permitted by the FDA for use in cat food.

Petfood Forum Asia 2016 speakers and topics announced

Frank Yiannas, vice president of food safety for Walmart, will explain why pet food companies need to develop and maintain a food safety culture.

Pet food products recalls in October

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

Photo by Jelly Dude, FOTER

Halo recalls Spot’s Stew Sensitive Cat Turkey kibble

Halo, Purely for Pets has initiated a limited, voluntary recall of its Spot’s Stew Sensitive Cat Turkey kibble with a Best By date of 09/04/2016 due to reports of mold. No other Halo products are affected.

Salix Animal Health expands Good ‘n’ Fun recall

Salix Animal Health L.L.C. of Deerfield, Florida, USA, is voluntarily expanding its recall of Good 'n' Fun - Beefhide Chicken Sticks because this product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Pet Food Institute commends senators on biotech hearing

The Pet Food Institute (PFI) issued a statement commending U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, and U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, ranking member of the committee.

Pet Food Product Database

Neogen Veratox for Total Aflatoxin

Neogen Veratox For Total Aflatoxin

FDA focuses on FSMA Phase 2 implementation

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) focused on implementation of Phase 2 of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) at its public meeting in Chicago on October 20.

Green Check Mark

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