A recently published review highlights the risks associated with heat - processed commercial pet foods: «There were 11 major pet food recalls in the United States between 1996 and 2010 that were due to chemical contaminants or misformulations: 3 aflatoxin, 3 excess vitamin D3, 1 excess methionine, 3 inadequate thiamine, and 1 adulteration with melamine and related compounds and an additional 2 warnings concerning a Fanconi - like renal syndrome in dogs after ingesting large amounts of chicken
jerky treat products.
The New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets recently found the residue in samples of the following products: Nestlé Purina PetCare Company's Waggin» Train and Canyon Creek Ranch brand dog treats; Milo's Kitchen Chicken Jerky and Chicken Grillers home - style dog treats; and IMS Trading Corp.'s Cadet Brand Chicken
Jerky Treat products.
Not exact matches
When his dog got sick on chicken
jerky that had been produced in China, he decided a line of pet
products that included freeze - dried
treats as well as dental and medical holistic remedies was what the world needed.
«Our
products include beef
jerky, meat snacks, frozen appetizers, sandwiches, corn dogs, pre-cooked bacon, smoked sausage and pet
treats,» Modica says.
«USA
jerkies and USA chicken
products seem to be the most popular [
treats] recently,» says Suzy Madenis, who handles marketing for Rockford, Ill. - based Jones Natural Chews Co..
«When a
product is referred to as natural, that usually means it does not contain anything artificial,» says Marco Giannini, CEO of Dogswell, which makes a variety of
treats including its latest line, Vitality
Jerky Bars.
As consumers and retailers looked for alternatives to pet food and
treats made in China, Loving Pets was already domestically producing items, including
jerky treats and
products in its Barksters line.
The trend toward USA - made and - sourced
treat products has been catapulted to the forefront in recent months, as reports of adverse reactions among dogs to China - sourced chicken
jerky products have been blared across the media.
Today, the company offers 97 varieties of chews,
treats and
jerky products for all sizes of dogs.
Congressman Jerry McNerney wrote a letter to the Chinese government, asking the government to «consider halting production of these chicken
jerky treats until the FDA can determine whether or not the
products contain tainted material.»
Manufacturers of chicken
jerky treats that have been incriminated in illness and death in thousands of pets have been given the green light to bring these
products back to market, after they voluntarily withdrew them in January 2013.
Cubed lunch meat (to dry it out a bit, microwave it 3 times for 30 seconds sandwiched between pieces of paper towel) Shredded or string cheese Cream cheese, peanut butter, Easy cheese (a lick per behavior — also great for grooming practice and stuffing in Kong when your dog will be alone for awhile) Cereal such as cheerios Kibble (dry food)-- try placing some in a paper bag with some bacon to «stinkify it» Kitty
treats or food Freeze dried liver
treats Beef
Jerky Apple pieces Cooked green beans, carrots, or peas Hot dogs, Liverwurst Popcorn Imitation crab (try peeling layers apart and freezing them in a colander to dry them out) Meat baby food Hard boiled egg white pieces Commercial dog
treats (be sure to check ingredients to avoid preservatives, artificial colors and by -
products)
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That is not the only
product that is irradiated - many dog
jerky treats from China are.
when the info about the
jerky treats made in china came out i think in 2007, i called and actually spoke to someone at wagon train and they assured my that their
products were never made in china.
Consumers should also be aware that while reports seem to be linked to
jerky treats sourced from China, manufacturers are not required to list the country of origin for each ingredient used in their
products.
Officials continue to caution pet owners that reports of illness from
jerky treats are not limited to chicken
products but also duck and sweet potato
jerky products and
jerky - wrapped rawhide
treats.
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Since that issuance, there has been a steady rise in complaints regarding the chicken
jerky products, with more than 900 cases reportedly affected by consumption of these
treats, the FDA says.
The lawsuit states that although Nestlé Purina and Waggin» Train had received complaints of more than 500 incidents in which dog
treats containing chicken
jerky imported from China caused dogs to become sick or die, they continued to market their
product as being «wholesome» and placed no warnings concerning the
product on the packaging.
The
product is under the Big Bark label and is in a standup pouch that is 3.5 oz in weight labeled as All Natural Beef
Jerky Treat.
According to recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Report Regarding
Jerky Pet
Treats and Illnesses, the
products have caused the death of over 500 dogs and nine cats.
At least 360 dogs and one cat reportedly have died in the U.S. after eating chicken
jerky pet
treats made in China, even as claims of illnesses tied to the
products have topped 2,200, federal veterinary health officials said.
We have received complaints about duck and sweet potato
jerky treats and related
products, such as
jerky - wrapped rawhide
treats.
The FDA is asking veterinarians to assist in their investigation of the cause of reported pet illnesses associated with
jerky pet
treat products by submitting samples, educating clients, and reporting pet illnesses associated with
jerky treats.
Pet owners continue to move away from pet food
products and ingredients from China, especially
jerky treats, she added.
In 2012, the FDA received reports from 900 veterinarians and pet owners about animals who suffered vomiting and diarrhea and, in some cases, kidney failure and death, after eating
products that were produced and packaged in China as chicken
jerky strips,
treats, and nuggets and sold under three different brands in the US.
«FDA is cautioning people about feeding their dogs chicken
jerky products, also described as chicken tenders, strips, or
treats.
True Chews ® Premium
Jerky Cuts ™ dog
treats contain no corn, wheat or soy, no animal by -
products and no artificial flavors or preservatives.
«Lee says Bestro has
product liability insurance, but he wasn't able to answer questions about whether they've compensated any customers for pets that became sick or died after eating the
jerky treats.»
We have reached out to relevant competent authorities in other countries to request intelligence on increased reports of illness in dogs associated with consumption of chicken
jerky treats, any investigations conducted, analyses conducted on suspect
products, etc..
Reports of illnesses in dogs have spiked dramatically since the FDA issued warnings about chicken
jerky products made in China, and pet owners are urged to pay close attention to the country of origin when purchasing dog
treats.
Iconic Paws Natural
Products Debuts Healthy Dog
Treats at Global Pet Expo, Booth # 6157 Game - changing
jerky treat and canine probiotic for dogs set to launch at Global Pet Expo on March 20th - 23rd at the Orlando Convention Center in Florida.
Unfortunately for pets, chicken
jerky treats are still available to consumers, and stores continue to not post the FDA warning about the
products imported from China.
These dried chicken
jerky products, intended for dogs, may also be sold as tenders, strips or
treats.
While some
products have been recalled, many other
jerky treats and the non-
jerky sweet potato
treats Cassidy and her vet suspect of harming her dog remain on the shelves.
I» ve been giving her Cannon Creek chicken
jerky treats for the longest time and wasn't aware that this
product is mysteriously making dogs ill and possibly causing death.
Eating clean and healthy is made easy with Hemp Chicken and Sweet Potato
Jerky Treats by Iconic Paws Natural
Products.
These tender
jerky treats contain no corn, wheat or soy, no animal by -
products and no artificial flavors or artificial preservatives.
All of Uncle Ulrick's
jerky treats and sweet potato snacks are made with real American ingredients that are fresh (never frozen) and cooked to perfection without adding grain, soy, wheat, fillers, by -
products, artificial flavors and colors.
We use vegetable glycerin in our
jerky products for its humectant qualities that ensure our
jerky treats stay moist without encouraging mold growth.
In response to the ever - growing demand by dog parents for pet food companies to provide healthier, natural and safe
treats for their dogs, Castor & Pollux Natural Petworks, a leader in organic and natural pet
products, launched ORGANIX
Jerky Chip Cookies.
«We know some pet parents are wary of dog and cat
treats made in China, especially chicken
jerky products, and we've heard their concerns,» Jim Myers, Petco's chief executive, said Monday — a good seven years after complaints first surfaced about chicken
treats made in China sickening and killing dogs.
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Two pet
product manufacturers have voluntarily recalled chicken
jerky treats after the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets found trace amounts of antibiotic residue in the
products.
Beyond
Jerky Much of the focus on domestic
products seems to be placed on food and
treats, but there are many more items that retailers should consider when researching
products that are made in the United States.
Wild Meadow Farms has debuted the USA - made packaging for its full
product line of high - end, all - natural USA Bison, Duck, Chicken, and Beef
jerky treats.
«We know some pet parents are wary of dog and cat
treats made in China, especially chicken
jerky products, and we've heard their concerns,» said Jim Myers, Petco CEO.