Pet Food Safety

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FDA inspections after COVID-19

While remote inspections aren’t expected to disappear entirely, there is going to be a marked return to in-person inspections post-COVID.

Learn about any preparations you might need to make in order to be prepared for a return to in-person FDA inspections post-COVID-19. 


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What is the current state of regulation in pet food ingredients?

In Episode 33 of the Trending: Pet Food podcast, Austin Therrell, executive director of the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), discusses the current state of regulation in pet food ingredients and how AAFCO serves the pet food industry.

Learn about how AAFCO serves the pet food industry and about the current state of regulation in pet food ingredients.


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Primal Pet Foods responds to FDA warning letter

Primal Pet Foods responded to some of the claims made by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent in a warning letter to Primal Pet Foods in February.

Primal Pet Foods responded to some of the claims made by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent in a warning letter to Primal Pet Foods in February.


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FDA issues warning letter to Primal Pet Foods after recall

The warning letter and inspection followed a recall of the company’s products in July 2022 predicated by the agency’s detection of Listeria monocytogenes in Raw Frozen Primal Patties for Dogs Beef Formula.

The warning letter and inspection followed a recall of the company’s products in July 2022 predicated by the agency’s detection of Listeria monocytogenes in Raw Frozen Primal Patties for Dogs Beef Formula.


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Pure Cravings highlights testing for cat food safety

This year-old premium cat food company tests 100% of its fish ingredients for mercury, ensuring one less thing for pet owners to worry about when looking for quality pet food.

Learn about Pure Cravings and its proprietary mercury-testing technology, which allows it to claim 100% mercury-tested cat food formulations to its customers.


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PFAS pet food packaging alternative is biodegradable

PFAS garnered attention in November 2022 after the Environmental Working Group published a report documenting the chemicals’ presence on pet food packages.

PFAS garnered attention in November 2022 after the Environmental Working Group published a report documenting the chemicals’ presence on pet food packages.


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