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Who Makes What in Pet Food

Who Makes What in Pet Food

Who Makes What in Pet Food

May 24, 2021 by Editorial Team

In light of the recent pet food recalls, I’ve been asked to compile a list of pet food companies and the products they manufacture. While it is not all inclusive (yet) and will remain a work in progress, here’s the Who Makes What in Pet Food list. It is common in pet food to use …

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What’s this ingredient in my pet’s food? Carrageenan?

May 24, 2021 by Editorial Team

It’s one of the many ingredients found on the label of some pet foods; what is it? Is it safe? A close look at the common pet food ingredient carrageenan. TLC Cooking gave the perfect introduction to explaining why carrageenan is used in pet food. “Lots of foods can contain some pretty weird-sounding stuff. That’s …

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Update on Dogswell Jerky Treat Withdraw

Update on Dogswell Jerky Treat Withdraw

May 24, 2021 by Editorial Team

It turns out, the New York Department of Agriculture pulled a Dogswell treat from store shelves in January 2013 – but didn’t test it until July 6, 2013. And, either I misunderstood the Dogswell representative, or some of their statement to me was less than complete. Here’s the latest information… The Dogswell jerky treat withdrawal …

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We Told Them, They Did Nothing

We Told Them, They Did Nothing

May 24, 2021 by Editorial Team

In February 2013 (more than six months ago), our consumer association provided the FDA and each State Department of Agriculture with import documentation proving that Dogswell Jerky Treats were imported from the very same manufacturer as recalled Milo’s Kitchen Jerky Treats. But no one decided to do anything about it. Six months later – surprise, …

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The Feather Meal Fluff

The Feather Meal Fluff

May 24, 2021 by Editorial Team

There is a new pet food ingredient heading our way…feather meal. The pitch to consumers and veterinarians has begun. Brace yourself, feather meal might be coming to a pet food near you very soon. Ground feathers as a protein source for dog and cat food is being pitched to veterinarians and consumers all over the …

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Show the Science Carrageenan

Show the Science Carrageenan

May 24, 2021 by Editorial Team

Carrageenan is in the news again, and its not good news. Decades of science is challenging the FDA’s stance on the common human and pet food additive. The leg the FDA stands on seems to be bought and paid for by industry. I’d guess 60% to 70% of all canned pet foods include the ingredient …

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Sell Your Rotten Spoiled Waste Food to Pet Food

Sell Your Rotten Spoiled Waste Food to Pet Food

May 24, 2021 by Editorial Team

There are companies who broker spoiled, rotting foods. Salvage food brokers. There are even state regulations governing these businesses. And guess what industry they sell this waste to? The state of Texas website defines a Salvage Food business as a firm that buys or sells distressed or reconditions distressed merchandise. Texas defines ‘distressed merchandise’ as …

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Response from Merrick

May 24, 2021 by Editorial Team

The following is an update on the report of nails found in a bag of Merrick dog food (kibble). After publishing a report I received from a pet owner of nails found in a bag of Merrick dog food, I received a letter (email) from Greg Shearson, CEO of Merrick Pet Care. The letter asked …

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Report of Nails in Merrick Dog Food

May 24, 2021 by Editorial Team

A pet owner contacted TruthaboutPetFood.com when he received no response from Petco or Merrick after finding many small nails in Merrick Dog Food. Merrick has since contacted the pet owner. Here’s the story… On August 19, 2012 the following message was sent to Merrick Pet Food and Petco by the pet owner… To whom it …

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Purina ‘Withdraw’, Milo’s Kitchen ‘Recall’

May 24, 2021 by Editorial Team

Same product (jerky treats imported from China), same illegal drugs found in the treats, yet one company recalls and the other doesn’t. The ins and outs of product pulls and recalls. It was frustrating (to say the least) to see that the FDA had not posted the various jerky treat recalls on their website. One …

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