Random sampling by the FDA turned up Salmonella in at least twenty-four Kaytee Pet Products small pet and pet bird foods. Based on those findings, Kaytee issued two separate recalls today; (…) Read more
Nestle rocked by horse meat scandal
Nestlé, owner of Purina pet foods, the company many pet parents love to hate, have one more reason to hate Nestlé: Horse meat. That’s right: Horse meat. Nestlé discovered at least two (…) Read more
Warning! Nature’s Variety Cat Food Recalled for Choking Hazard
It’s Friday pet food fans, and you all know what that means, right? For those in the pet-food-safety-know, Friday’s are industries favorite day for dropping recalls. True to form, Nature’s (…) Read more
Hearts Found in Nature
The search for love can be elusive, except when you know where to look. Hiding in plain sight is nature’s message: love is where you find it. For me, (…) Read more
My Valentine is Covered in Fur
Valentine’s Day is here again, reminding single cat ladies why they prefer cats to boyfriends. Being a single cat lady has its advantages, really it does. Of course none (…) Read more
How chickens on drugs, Chinese dog treats and avian influenza could spell the end of the world
The Federal Department of Agriculture may think that poultry imports from China are no biggie, but two new bird flu cases have sparked fears of an outbreak in China. From (…) Read more
Finally, a place for petsumers: The Association for Truth in Pet Food
UPDATE: I have no association with Susan Thixton of Truth About Pet Food, either personally of professionally, or the Association for Truth in Pet Food. Today, pet food safety advocates, (…) Read more
FDA Announces Final Rule on Administrative Detention of Food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced a final rule amending the criteria for administrative detention to prevent potentially unsafe food from reaching the marketplace. Evidence vs. Belief (…) Read more
Treats Found Contaminated with Pathogenic Bacteria, Study Found
Popular dog treats called bully or pizzle sticks may contain more than just dried penis meat – they could be contaminated with dangerous pathogens, according to a new study published (…) Read more
Hartz Recalls Chicken Chews, Oinkies Twists Treats for Drug Residue
This just in: Another pet treat company snared in the illegal drug residue Chinese chicken scandal: Hartz. The Hartz Mountain Corporation announced Friday the recall of its imported treats Hartz (…) Read more