UPDATE: After posting this, I contacted Blue about the problem, explained that although I didn't have the bag because I had emptied the food into a bin and thrown the bag away, I did have photos and plenty of food to send them if they were interested. I received a response asking for the codes … Continue reading Am I Losing the Kibble Lottery?
Category: pet food safety
Miteful. Maggotful. Beneful.
The Consumerist has got not one, but two reports of maggots found in Purina Beneful dog food during the past few days. The first customer contacted Purina about the problem and was told:"As soon as our food leaves our factory, it is no longer our responsibility."Which sounds eerily similar to Purina's response to the mitey … Continue reading Miteful. Maggotful. Beneful.
"Renderers take a potential hazard and turn it into something valuable"
How does this image grab you? An open dump truck pulls in to the back dock of your local grocery store. Workers toss in spoiled, stinking meat and trimmings that have been collected from the meat department because they are "inedible" for humans. The dump truck drives around southern Florida under the summer sun, flies … Continue reading "Renderers take a potential hazard and turn it into something valuable"
Nutro Pet Foods: Toxic Zinc? Toxic Denial?
For many consumers, pet food company transparency is key to earning trust in their products. Pet owners want honest answers to direct questions - not the runaround "We can't tell you, that's proprietary info" which companies used to get away with prior to the 2007 recalls. Despite this, and in response to a mounting body … Continue reading Nutro Pet Foods: Toxic Zinc? Toxic Denial?
One More Time for Old Times’ Sake
Mars Petcare US is (again) recalling food due to Salmonella concerns. Affected brands include Pedigree, Ol' Roy, and Pet Pride. I guess we're supposed to be thankful that they told us about the Salmonella at all, even if it was on a Friday night, during a hurricane, and the problem has been going on for … Continue reading One More Time for Old Times’ Sake
We are So Screwed
An article at Mother Jones titled "The Chinavore's Dilemma" gives us an overview on how the FDA allowed - and keeps allowing - tainted imports from China to enter the US. Pet food, toys, toothpaste, heparin, seafood... and the hits just keep on comin'. "Indeed, FDA documents scrutinized by Mother Jones show that officials havelong … Continue reading We are So Screwed
Salmonella Salad and Pet Food Safety Comes Up Short
From an article at HealthNewsTrack.com regarding the FDA's progress on food safety issues:In 2007, FDA began working in collaboration with the State Health and Agriculture departments in Virginia and Florida, several universities, and the produce industry on a multi-year Tomato Safety Initiative. As part of the initiative, FDA has led assessments of grower practices focusing … Continue reading Salmonella Salad and Pet Food Safety Comes Up Short
Vets Uninterested in Pet Food Safety?
Petfood Industry Magazine has an article online regarding the attitude of Vets toward pet food. The author, a Veterinarian and pet food industry consultant, gave a series of talks at a veterinary conference and wrote the article characterizing some of the feedback he got from attendees.A couple points of interest: Vets are apparently being hit … Continue reading Vets Uninterested in Pet Food Safety?
Choosing a Dog Food: Ten Things to Avoid
1. Meat or Meat Meal: Hey, if they can't get any more specific than that, I'm going to assume only my hairdresser knows for sure. Mystery meat, 4-D, whatever you want to call it - just don't call it dinner.2. Brewer's Rice: Alcohol industry waste product which if not bought by pet food companies, would … Continue reading Choosing a Dog Food: Ten Things to Avoid
Pet Food Ingredient Breakdown – #1
In my never ending quest to find a great dog food, I recently looked at a premium (AAFCO approved) brand of so-called "natural" kibble which advertised that it contained no ground corn. I know this is an important issue for some pet owners as they don't want to feed corn due to potential allergies and/or … Continue reading Pet Food Ingredient Breakdown – #1
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