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Stella & Chewy’s issues recall after Listeria detection

Stella & Chewy’s is recalling some of its products because a routine test found Listeria in a sample of its freeze-dried patties for dogs.

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Boulder Dog Food recalls Turkey Sprinkles

Boulder Dog Food Company L.L.C. is voluntarily recalling some of its Turkey Sprinkles because the product has the potential of being contaminated with Salmonella.

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Three Dog Bakery receives BRC certification

Three Dog Bakery recently received BRC certification, a management scheme recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) board.

Boulder Dog Food Co. recalls product for Salmonella

Boulder Dog Food Company L.L.C. is voluntarily recalling its Chicken Sprinkles because the product has the potential of being contaminated with Salmonella.

Pet Food Safety

The role of third-party food safety standards in pet food supply

Pet food safety is a shared responsibility across regulatory, operational and consumer levels of control.

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Animal groups pressure FDA on pet food labeling

Animal advocacy groups are asking the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue tougher standards for pet food, according to a report.

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US agencies warn about safety of raw pet food

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has assigned field staff to collect samples of raw pet food to be analyzed for Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes and E. coli.

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FDA seeks to minimize Salmonella illness in pets

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking into ways to minimize the incidence of foodborne illness associated with pet food and treats.

Ainsworth recalls Rachael Ray Nutrish cat food

Ainsworth Pet Nutrition of Meadville, Pennsylvania, USA, is voluntarily recalling five varieties of Rachael Ray Nutrish wet cat food, including Ocean Fish-a-licious, Lip Smackin’ Sardine & Mackerel, Ocean Fish & Chicken Catch-iatore, Tuna Purrfection, and certain lot codes of Paw Lickin’ Chicken & Liver due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D.

FDA issues draft guidance on mandatory recall authority

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published draft guidance on mandatory food recall authority as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011 (FSMA).

AFIA designs broadened biosecurity document

In the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the government asked animal agriculture industries to release guidelines to its manufacturing facilities regarding the protection of the nation's agriculture assets. The American Feed Industry Association developed the 2012 Bioterrorism Awareness Guidelines, which it recently redesigned as a broadened biosecurity document for the feed and ingredient manufacturing industries.

Does your pet product label comply with the new AAFCO calorie statement regulations?

In January 2013, the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) enacted amendments to Model Regulation PF9 regarding calorie content statements on dog and cat food labels. While AAFCO recommended a grace period for state enforcement, as of June 2015 that period has ended for any newly marketed products. In either case, though, it is prudent to take steps now to ensure labels conform to the new labeling requirements.

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