Food Poisoning Bulletin
May 21, 2014 by
Petco and Petsmart have announced plans to stop carrying pet treats imported from China after last week’s FDA announcement
that they can’t find the cause of 4,800 dog and cat illnesses. The
government has been researching this issue for seven years and cannot
figure out what is going wrong.
Veterinarians
and the government are reminding pet owners that these treats are not
necessary to a pet’s nutrition or health. Safety advocates have been
asking the government to ban these imported treats for years, but
nothing has been done.
Food & Water Watch commends Petco and Petsmart for taking this step, but say that they should remove those products from their shelves immediately rather than simply phasing them out. More than 1,000 dogs have died after consuming these treats.
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Veterinarians
and the government are reminding pet owners that these treats are not
necessary to a pet’s nutrition or health. Safety advocates have been
asking the government to ban these imported treats for years, but
nothing has been done.Food & Water Watch commends Petco and Petsmart for taking this step, but say that they should remove those products from their shelves immediately rather than simply phasing them out. More than 1,000 dogs have died after consuming these treats.
Read More Here
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