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Ethoxyquin limits Peru, Chile fishmeal use in pet food

Although Peruvian and Chilean fishmeal producers have interest in entering the pet food market, use of a synthetic antioxidant may limit their access.

One of the Ballesta Islands off the coast of Peru. (Tim Wall)

Brand Insights

Solving Separation and Segregation Issues in Pet Food Blends

Horizon Systems

Industry trends of using finer ingredients like starches, fillers and flow agents — also regrind and recycle materials — in greater percentages can result in ingredient separation and segregation, affecting your final product.

Solving Separation and Segregation Issues in Pet Food Blends

Pet Food Regulations

AAFCO holds annual meeting, part 1: Pet Food Committee

The Pet Food Committee covered a lot of ground, including regulatory considerations and the formation of a new working group, at the latest AAFCO annual meeting.

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143 Salmonella cases tied to pig ear dog chews from 3 firms

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.

Pet Food Market

Rules for reconstitution of dry pet food ingredients

AAFCO guidance isn’t strictly laid out, but there are some items to keep in mind when ensuring regulatory compliance of reconstituted pet food ingredients.

The idea of reconstituting dry pet food ingredients with water can create labeling complications, both when it comes to list order and inclusion rates. (Andrea Gantz | WATT Global Media)

Raw pet food brand sues FDA over zero Salmonella policy

A raw pet food brand company filed challenging the legality of the U.S. Food and Drug Administation enforcement of zero-tolerance Salmonella standards as beyond the agency’s powers granted by Congress.

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93 Salmonella cases likely caused by pig ear dog treats

CDC officials stated that the likely sources of the bacteria were pig ear dog treats. Officials have not identified a common supplier.

Pet Food Market

AAFCO meeting: pet food amendments, claims highlighted

A wide variety of pet food-related topics, including various definitions and amendments, were covered at AAFCO’s mid-year meeting.

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Grain-free dog food marketing legally safe despite DCM

The term grain-free in dog food marketing likely won’t become a target for lawsuits against pet food brands.

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Pet Food Market

4 reasons DCM may not result in pet food brand lawsuits

Class action lawsuits may not results from cases of canine dilated cardiomyopathy correlated to certain grain-free dog foods.

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Pet Food Safety

DCM: 5 brands in 58% of FDA reports, dry dog food in 86%

Five pet food brands accounted for nearly 58% of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) cases reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration between January 1, 2014 and April 30, 2019.

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16 dog food brands correlated to DCM by FDA: Acana #1

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an update on their investigation into canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) cases correlated to certain grain-free dog foods.

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Artisanal, craft pet food marketing may trigger lawsuits

Pet food marketing claims related to the quality of the products can be lead to lawsuits if those pet foods don’t live up to consumers’ expectations.

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