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Showing Original Post only (View all)Deaths of almost 600 pets tied to jerky treats [View all]
Source: Salon.com
A mysterious illness has killed nearly 600 pets, mostly dogs, and sickened over 3,600 others. And the only thing investigators know about it, according to an FDA update released today, is that it has something to do with jerky treats imported from China.
The FDA hasnt issued a formal recall, so they arent able to name the affected brands. They are reminding people that jerky treats arent essential to pets diets. Until they can figure out whats killing the animals, it might be best to seek out a different way of rewarding your dog.
Read more: http://www.salon.com/2013/10/22/deaths_of_almost_600_pets_tied_to_jerky_treats/
I am at a loss for any logical reason to NOT issue a recall and BAN all foodstuffs, human or animal, which have caused illness in humans or animals.
The only reason I can see is GREED.
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We ALWAYS read the labels for Made in China...since this scare began, anyway.
tofuandbeer
Oct 2013
#71
You do know that cats will literally die without meat, right? That's what "obligate carnivore" means
nomorenomore08
Oct 2013
#45
My pup will eat vegan food, but I can't imagine her switching to a vegan diet
Miranda4peace
Oct 2013
#124
My recent dog is a rescue: they marked her as an Aussie/Germ Shep (the greatest dog on earth). :)
tofuandbeer
Oct 2013
#125
Beautiful dog, Doesn't look mean at all, he looks like a big sweetie! Beautiful eyes...
Miranda4peace
Oct 2013
#126
I would like our country to sotp importing food and medicines from china, period, except
robinlynne
Oct 2013
#12
The only treat my dogs get has only one ingredient: Liver and its made in USA...
winstars
Oct 2013
#14
I love that it has just one ingredient listed on the container, never seen that before... nt
winstars
Oct 2013
#80
Do not consume any foods from China. Do not feed your pets anything from China.
kestrel91316
Oct 2013
#15
So they executed somebody. BFD. My money is on them STILL selling us tainted food knowingly.
kestrel91316
Oct 2013
#91
1 A lot of "made in US" food has INGREDIENTS from China. 2 Look for the Kosher label
Hekate
Oct 2013
#108
FDA received 3000+ complaints of illness related chicken, duck, or sweet potato jerky treats
tomm2thumbs
Oct 2013
#16
the idea came from my vet, she said exactly that, they fill them up and they like the taste
leftyohiolib
Oct 2013
#23
Before I even opened the article I already knew that they had to be from China.
Beacool
Oct 2013
#31
No, it's a moral imperative, not greed, to keep toxic food in the US foodchain.
valerief
Oct 2013
#43
Britain is going to have its new nuke plants built by China - because nobody else will.
bananas
Oct 2013
#48
Don't buy any of that crap, and if you see someone buying it, tell them they should put the shit
lonestarnot
Oct 2013
#62
The melamine wasn't a jerky treat problem. It was a "fake meaty chunks" problem in certain
kestrel91316
Oct 2013
#89
What's really scary is that a good many prescription drugs (generic and brand name)
dflprincess
Oct 2013
#113
"The FDA hasn't issued a formal recall, so they aren't able to name the affected brands"?
red dog 1
Oct 2013
#103
If you love your pets and your family, dont feed them anything made in China. Easy to remember. nm
rhett o rick
Oct 2013
#107