Chicken jerky treats recalled after 500 dog deaths

[rockin'robin]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -
Pet owners, check your pantry and make sure you aren't feeding them dangerous dog treats.

The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning in the wake of the deaths of 500 dogs after they ate chicken jerky treats made in China.

So far, the FDA has not been able to confirm a link between the treats and the ailments, but New York state officials say they found traces of an antibiotic in jerky treats that were tested.

"Normally they would be good as long as it's a good quality of treat, so right now I would tell people if it says 'Made in China,' you ought stay away from it because right now we just really don't know," Jacksonville veterinarian Craig Sandler said.

The recalled pet treats are as follows: Nestle Purina PetCare Co.'s Waggin' Train, Canyon Creek Ranch brand dog treats, Del Monte Corp.'s Milo's Kitchen chicken jerky, and Chicken Grillers home-style dog treats.

Publix stores recalled its private brand Chicken Tenders Dog Chew Treats, and IMS Pet Industries Inc. withdrew its Cadet Brand Chicken Jerky Treats sold in the U.S.

Sandler gave suggestions on what to look for when buying pet treats.

"There are so many of them out there that I would really investigate and always recommend going to a pet store and not to a supermarket," he said.

Sandler said besides grapes and raisins, pet owners can give their pets fruit or veggies because pets love them, they are natural and they prevent weight gain. Another option is buying treats from a pet bakery, or even some human food is OK instead of processed treats.

"When you cook your chicken, get all the skin and the bones and just give them the breast, and that would be a great treat, also very healthy," Sandler said.

The voluntary recalls effectively remove the pet treats from store shelves nationwide, but FDA officials say they still haven't solved the mystery of what's been making animals sick.

"How often do I ask if they are giving jerky treats? Well, I'll do it a lot more often now," Sandler said.

FDA officials will continue to investigate animal illnesses tied to jerky treats.

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[dogmom]

this has been going on for months if not years and just continues to be a problem...sigh...

I don't use kibble at all, or treats purchased at "big-box"/discount stores. Also don't feed my dogs anything that is made/packaged or processed in China. I will occasionally buy pre-packaged raw food where the meat source is from Canada or New Zealand.

 

[Mimsy]

omg so many have died. In my vet's office there is a sigh on the wall warning people not to feed their pets food from China. Why isn't there a law against importing this poison crap??????

 

[Jiro]

omg so many have died. In my vet's office there is a sigh on the wall warning people not to feed their pets food from China. Why isn't there a law against importing this poison crap??????

because

So far, the FDA has not been able to confirm a link between the treats and the ailments, but New York state officials say they found traces of an antibiotic in jerky treats that were tested.

sux that FDA moves ssssslllllooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.....

 

[caz12]

i refuse buy my cat anything from china

 

[deafdrummer]

GD it, F*. I KNEW IT WAS MADE IN CHINA! F*, I knew it!

I NEVER buy food made in China. I did that a few times with oriental noodles wrapped in balls, and I was getting the runs and discomfort with them and tried switching to those made elsewhere, no problem. The problem would return with the Chinese ones.

Every once in a while, I will buy a small package of mung beans to be sprouted. I MAKE SURE they're not grown in China!

 

[Lukin]

omg so many have died. In my vet's office there is a sigh on the wall warning people not to feed their pets food from China. Why isn't there a law against importing this poison crap??????

It's all about profits.