Pet Food Safety

• FDA reports on pig ear recalls, FSMA pet food compliance October 4, 2019
  Pig ear pet treats contaminated with Salmonella have caused 143 human illnesses to date, FDA reported. The agency also reported on FSMA inspections.
• African swine fever threatens pet food protein supply October 4, 2019
  Sources for pet food protein could be affected by meat protein loss as African swine fever decimates China’s pig population and the global pork supply.
• Ethoxyquin limits Peru, Chile fishmeal use in pet food October 2, 2019
  Although Peruvian and Chilean fishmeal producers have interest in entering the pet food market, use of a synthetic antioxidant may limit their access.
• 143 Salmonella cases tied to pig ear dog chews from 3 firms September 9, 2019
  As of August 27, the Centers for Disease Control report 143 cases of human infection by Salmonella enterica related to exposure to pig ear dog treats.
• Khapra beetle: Pet food risk from Asia dry foods pest September 5, 2019
  Khapra beetle larvae have been found inside packages of different types of food, including pet food, meaning resistant packaging and disinfection programs are needed for control.
• FDA warns consumers of some Texas Tripe raw pet food August 16, 2019
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cautioned pet owners not to feed their pets certain lots of Texas Tripe Inc. raw pet food.