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Senator Brown blasts head of the FDA over tainted pet treats

At a Senate Appropriations hearing Thursday, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) rattled the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s cage, over China and toxic pet treats. At the hearing, Brown urged (…) Read more

FDA veterinarian confirms boots on the ground in China, asks vets for help

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) reported Wednesday that a veterinary medical officer with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave a detailed account of the FDA’s investigation of over (…) Read more

Walmart, Target say no to removing toxic jerky pet treats

A request urging Walmart and Target to remove chicken jerky pet treats imported from China from the market “out of an abundance of caution” was met with a big fat (…) Read more

RECALL: Diamond Pet Foods Recalls Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice Dog Food

Susan Thixton is reporting on a Diamond Dog Food Recall that hasn’t even hit the pages at the FDA! Hot off the presses from Truth About Pet Food (dang she’s fast!).

Diamond Pet Foods Voluntarily Recalls Limited Number of Dry Dog Food Bags Due to a Potential Health Risk
Recall is limited to one formula of Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice due to possible Salmonella contamination distributed to 12 states; no illnesses reported. Read more

FDA inspectors are investigating jerky treat production facilities in China

Just published is a report by MSNBC that confirms that Federal health inspectors have been sent to China to investigate the possible reasons for jerky treat’s toxicity. Read more

How To Get Gross Meat Squeeky Clean? Just Add Ammonia!

The ruckus in the media over pink slime has caused such uproar that retailers across the country have dropped pink slime from their stores like a hot pink potato. In a little over a week an online petition on Change.org started by a blogger (and mom) Bettina Siegel of the Lunch Tray amassed an astounding 257,682 signatures. Read more

FDA whistleblowers treated like skunks at a picnic

A lawsuit filed against the FDA for targeting whistleblowers reveals the extent to which the FDA goes to protect its secrets. In a strong letter to the FDA U.S. Senator Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) said whistleblowers are “often treated like skunks at a picnic”.

Health officials in the FDA know, unless they like being thrown under the bus for blowing the whistle, that the threat of persecution has created a climate of fear so profound that many would rather keep silent than face the shit storm that health officers fear should they go public. Read more