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Kong Aussie Sticks recalled due to possible mold contamination

Petfood product manufacturer JAKKS Pacific has recalled its Kong Aussie Sticks dog treats due to possible mold contamination.

Market Trends and Reports

Bravo recalls chicken, turkey petfoods on possible Salmonella risk

Bravo is recalling select lots of Bravo Turkey and Chicken petfoods for dogs and cats because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Pet Food Market

FDA proposes changes to petfood safety preventive control rule

It’s encouraging that FDA listened to input from the petfood and feed industries and others, but complying with the rule could still be costly

Coveris Battle Creek facility receives top food safety certification

The Coveris manufacturing facility in Battle Creek, Michigan has received the highest level of certification from the Safe Quality Food Institute, Level 3, representing the company’s “comprehensive mastery of safety and quality management systems.”

Mycotoxins key topic at upcoming World Nutrition Forum 2014

An expert panel at the 2014 World Nutrition Forum will set the tone for emerging issues and critical research in the development of novel strategies to manage the globalmycotoxin issue, according to event organizers.

Grain explosion at Nestle Purina plant injures four

A grain-dust explosion at a Flagstaff, Arizona Nestlé Purina plant injured four people on September 14, 2014.

Pet Food Market

AFIA comments on revised FSMA rules

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has commented on the pre-publication of four re-proposed rules pertaining to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), saying that at first glance, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has incorporated many of the changes AFIA recommended in its original comments.

Purina, Blue Buffalo continue arguments in false advertising case

Purina expands claim to include pet treats and cat litter, Blue Buffalo disputes science of product study conducted

NAD: Hill's Pet Nutrition violated NAD/NARB procedures

The National Advertising Division (NAD) has determined that Hill’s Pet Nutrition violated the procedures that govern the advertising industry’s system of self-regulation by seeking to use for promotional purposes decisions reached by the NAD and the National Advertising Review Board (NARB).

'Human food grade' to stay on petfood labels

'Human food grade' to stay on petfood labels

Pet Food Product Database

Romer Labs Inc. AgraStrip total aflatoxin quantitative WATEX test kit

Pet Food Market

Raw petfood: A growing market segment in spite of controversy

There are multiple sides to the raw petfood debate, but the numbers show that companies looking to expand should not dismiss this industry niche.

Vital Essentials Raw 1410 Pe Traw

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