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FDA Issues Jerky Treat Update; Admits Failure in Decade Long Investigation
On Monday, FDA officials issued another disappointing update into their ongoing investigation into the mystery surrounding the illness and death of thousands of dogs linked to jerky pet treats. The report covers, in excruciating detail, the culmination of nearly ten years of work. Unfortunately, microbiological and toxicological testing of treats remains inconclusive: “To date, testing for contaminants in jerky pet…
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US made jerky treats tied to serious illness in dogs
According to a report this week, dogs fed jerky-style pet treats labeled as ‘Made in the United States’ are turning up with a rare kidney disease that’s formerly only been associated with jerky ‘Made in China.’ Until now, a serious illness associated with the jerky treat consumption was confined to products originating in China. Now, vets are sounding the alarm…
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Consumers can submit claims in the Nestle Purina dog treat product class action settlement
Consumers may now submit claims in the proposed settlement for damages from Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, maker of dog treats blamed in the illness and death of thousands of dogs. Consumers may receive payment for damages related to their purchase of Nestlé Purina brand Waggin’ Train or Canyon Creek Ranch brand jerky or other dog treat products sold in the…
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Vets petition AVMA to warn feeding jerky treats to pets: AVMA says not gonna happen
A rare petition-generated resolution asks the American veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to discourage owners from feeding jerky treats to their pets in the absence of adequate safety data. More than 100 members of the AVMA signed on in support, reflecting their deep concern that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has received an estimated 5,110 reports of pets affected by…
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They’re back! Waggin’ Train jerky treats are poised to poison pets again
As incredible as it sounds, the infamous Waggin’ Train brand accused of sickening and killing thousands of dogs is back. Purina just launched a new campaign with three new jerky pet treats, one of which is sourced from China. The announcement comes one month after import documents revealed that Nestle Purina had continued to import millions of pounds of pet…
