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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

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 Safety

Khapra beetle: Pet food risk from Asia dry foods pest

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.

New research on the Khapra beetle suggests that this pest in dry human foods may pose a threat to pet food, as well. (Tomasz Klejdysz | Shutterstock.com)

FDA warns consumers of some Texas Tripe raw pet food

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cautioned pet owners not to feed their pets certain lots of Texas Tripe Inc. raw pet food.

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Pet Food Safety

UAE boosts focus on pet food, animal feed safety

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has established a new reporting portal to track animal health and food safety incidents.

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4 pet food blogs July ‘19: Salmonella, DCM, supplements

These blogs and columns reflected Petfood Industries opinions and observations about recent developments in the dog, cat and other pet food markets.

FDA, CDC recommend no pig ear dog chew use in US

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommended that people neither buy nor use all pig ear pet treats in the United States.

courtesy U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Pet Food Market

‘BEG’ pet food does not equal DCM

Canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a hot topic in the pet food industry, veterinary community, press and among pet owners. The cause of recent cases is unknown.

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Lennox recalls pig ear dog treats for Salmonella

Public health officials in the United States continue investigating 93 cases of Salmonella infection in humans, as of July 17, which pig ear dog treats may have spread.

courtesy U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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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Pet Food Market

Recent Salmonella cases show pet food’s tie to human food

Salmonella tied to pig ear dog treats, plus historical data, reveals links between pet food and human food, and disparity in how federal agencies view them.

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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.

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