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Unsafe Bird Toys
WalMart, PetSmart and other pet shops carry many toys for birds and other pets that are made in China. Unfortunately, many of them have proven toxic to birds. Recently, a woman purchased a Chinese import bird toy for her pet. After chewing on it, the bird became ill and died. The woman then sent the […]
FDA Inspection of Diamond Pet Foods
The Department of Health and Human Services of the FDA, after inspecting the Diamond Pet Food facility at Gaston, South Carolina on April 20, 2012, listed some of the following observations. Observation 1: All reasonable precautions are not taken to ensure procedures do not contribute contamination from any source. Specifically, no microbial analysis is conducted […]
FDA Update on Chicken Jerky from China
The FDA has posted the following questions and answers regarding Chicken Jerky Treats. This report is updated as of March 2012. Questions and Answers Regarding Chicken Jerky Treats Why did FDA issue a cautionary update in November 2011? In 2011, FDA saw an increase in the number of complaints it received of dog illnesses associated […]