Is there a recall on dog food from China?
FDA found contaminants in vegetable proteins imported into the United States from China and used as ingredients in pet food. All tainted pet food, animal and fish feed, and vegetable proteins continue to be recalled and destroyed.
What happened in 2007 that led to more than 5300 product recalls and is thought to have led to the deaths of thousands of cats and dogs?
Beginning in March 2007, there was a widespread recall of many brands of cat and dog foods due to contamination with melamine and cyanuric acid. The recalls in North America, Europe, and South Africa came in response to reports of kidney failure in pets.
What dog food is imported from China?
These Commercial Dog Foods Source From China
| Manufacturer | Label Names | Sourced from China |
|---|---|---|
| Nestlé | Purina Pro Plan Purina ONE Purina Veterinary Diets | Yes |
| Triumph Pet Industries Inc | Evolve Hi-Tor NeoTriumph | Yes |
| Wellpet LLC | Eagle Pack Holistic SelectWellness | Yes |
What type of dog food was killing dogs?
A pet food recall is widening after the Food and Drug Administration announced that more than two dozen dogs died after eating Sportmix brand dry kibble. The statement issued on Monday said that the suspect is aflatoxin, a byproduct of a corn mold Aspergillus flavus, which at high levels can kill pets.
What dog food has been recalled in 2020?
Dog Food Recall 2020 — Full List
| Date | Brand Name |
|---|---|
| Nov. 13, 2020 | Albright’s Raw Dog Food |
| Oct. 8, 2020 | Sunshine Mills |
| Sept. 22, 2020 | Billy+Margot |
| Sept. 2, 2020 | Family Pet |
Does Purina dog food come from China?
All Purina dog food is made in the U.S.A. at one of their dry/wet facilities. Two different treats are made in China for good reason. China does not use the breast meat from chickens and they consider breast meat “byproduct”.
Is NutriSource dog food made in China?
NutriSource pet food products are all made using state-of-the-art equipment in a manufacturing plant located in Perham, Minnesota. This plant is the only facility that produces NutriSource and other KLN Family Brands – it is also a pet food-only manufacturing plant.