Sentences with phrase «safety of pet food»

The presence of both aminopterin and melamine raises disturbing questions about the safety of pet food and the potential of such an incident happening again.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently took a much - needed step toward improving the safety of pet food products.

-- The American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) is responsible for monitoring the quality and safety of pet foods and animal feed produced in the United States.

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CHAMPIONS INCLUDE: Dave Lewis, Group Chief Executive, Tesco (Chair) Erik Solheim, Executive Director, United Nations Environment (Co-Chair) Vytenis Andriukaitis, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Peter Bakker, President, World Business Council for Sustainable Development John Bryant, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Kellogg Company Paul Bulcke, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Nestlé Nguyen Xuan Cuong, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam Michael La Cour, Managing Director, IKEA Food Services AB Wiebe Draijer, Chairman of the Executive Board, Rabobank Shenggen Fan, Director General, International Food Policy Research Institute Peter Freedman, Managing Director, The Consumer Goods Forum Louise Fresco, President of the Executive Board, Wageningen University & Research Liz Goodwin, Senior Fellow and Director, Food Loss and Waste, World Resources Institute Marcus Gover, Chief Executive Officer, Waste and Resources Action Programme Hans Hoogeveen, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Netherlands to the UN Organizations for Food and Agriculture Gilbert Houngbo, President, International Fund for Agricultural Development Selina Juul, Chairman of the Board and Founder, Stop Wasting Food Movement in Denmark Yolanda Kakabadse, President, WWF International Sam Kass, Former White House Chef, Founder of TROVE and Venture Partner, Acre Venture Partners Michel Landel, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Committee, Sodexo Esben Lunde Larsen, Minister of Environment and Food, Denmark José Antonio Meade, Minister of Finance, Mexico Gina McCarthy, Former Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Denise Morrison, President and Chief Executive Officer, Campbell Soup Company Kanayo Nwanze, Former President, International Fund for Agricultural Development Rafael Pacchiano, Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources, Mexico Paul Polman, Chief Executive Officer, Unilever Juan Lucas Restrepo Ibiza, Chairman, Global Forum on Agricultural Research Judith Rodin, Former President, The Rockefeller Foundation Oyun Sanjaasuren, Chair, Global Water Partnership Lindiwe Majele Sibanda, Vice President for Country Support, Policy and Delivery, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa Feike Sijbesma, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Managing Board, Royal DSM Rajiv Shah, President, The Rockefeller Foundation Andrew Steer, President and Chief Executive Officer, World Resources Institute Achim Steiner, Administrator, United Nations Development Programme Tristram Stuart, Founder, Feedback Rhea Suh, President, Natural Resources Defense Council Rhoda Peace Tumusiime, Former Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, The African Union Sunny Verghese, Co-Founder, Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Olam International Tom Vilsack, Former Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture Senzeni Zokwana, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Republic of South Africa

The rules are a result of the Food Safety Modernization Act, which also granted the FDA authority to mandate pet food recalls (in the past, recalls were at the company's discretiFood Safety Modernization Act, which also granted the FDA authority to mandate pet food recalls (in the past, recalls were at the company's discretifood recalls (in the past, recalls were at the company's discretion).

Dave Lewis, Group Chief Executive, Tesco (Chair) Erik Solheim, Executive Director, United Nations Environment (Co-Chair) Vytenis Andriukaitis, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Peter Bakker, President, World Business Council for Sustainable Development John Bryant, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Kellogg Company Paul Bulcke, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Nestlé Wiebe Draijer, Chairman of the Executive Board, Rabobank Shenggen Fan, Director General, International Food Policy Research Institute Peter Freedman, Managing Director, The Consumer Goods Forum Louise Fresco, President of the Executive Board, Wageningen University & Research Liz Goodwin, Senior Fellow and Director, Food Loss and Waste, World Resources Institute Marcus Gover, Chief Executive Officer, Waste and Resources Action Programme Hans Hoogeveen, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Netherlands to the UN Organizations for Food and Agriculture Selina Juul, Chairman of the Board and Founder, Stop Wasting Food Movement in Denmark Yolanda Kakabadse, President, WWF International Sam Kass, Senior Food Analyst at NBC News and former U.S. White House Chef Michael La Cour, Managing Director, IKEA Food Services AB Michel Landel, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Committee, Sodexo Esben Lunde Larsen, Minister of Environment and Food, Denmark José Antonio Meade, Minister of Finance, Mexico Gina McCarthy, Former Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Denise Morrison, President and Chief Executive Officer, Campbell Soup Company Kanayo Nwanze, Former President, International Fund for Agricultural Development Rafael Pacchiano, Secretary of the Environment and Natural Resources, Mexico Paul Polman, Chief Executive Officer, Unilever Juan Lucas Restrepo Ibiza, Chairman, Global Forum on Agricultural Research Judith Rodin, Former President, The Rockefeller Foundation Oyun Sanjaasuren, Chair, Global Water Partnership Lindiwe Majele Sibanda, Vice President for Country Support, Policy and Delivery, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa Feike Sijbesma, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Managing Board, Royal DSM Andrew Steer, President and Chief Executive Officer, World Resources Institute Achim Steiner, Administrator, United Nations Development Programme Tristram Stuart, Founder, Feedback Rhea Suh, President, Natural Resources Defense Council Rhoda Peace Tumusiime, Former Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, The African Union Sunny Verghese, Co-Founder, Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Olam International Tom Vilsack, Former Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture Senzeni Zokwana, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Republic of South Africa

If you have an indoor cat or a small dog, a safety gate can be an effective way to separate your child from your pet's food and water, and, in the case of cats, the litter box.

Animals need medicines for the high standards of animal health essential for public health and food safety: the UK veterinary medicines sector is also essential for the wellbeing of the pets sharing 12 million UK households, as well as nearly 10,000 assistance animals and 1500 working dogs.

«If it's batter that will get baked or something on the stove that's simmering, like sauce, that's hot enough to kill mouth bacteria,» says O. Peter Snyder, PhD, a food - safety expert at the Hospitality Institute of Technology and Management in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Much like the kit that you pack for the rest of your family, include three days worth of food and water for your pet along with a first aid kit in a natural disaster safety pack.

Feline Biochemistry While the FDA and Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) regulate animal food safety, the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) was created to provide particular focus on the supplements segment of the pet - goods industry, which was often overlooked in the past.

«From an efficacy and safety standard, if it's in a pet food, I have a greater level of confidence,» Boothe says.

Loving Pets, a Cranbury, N.J. - based manufacturer of grain - free pet foods and treats for dogs and cats, recently announced that its facility is Global Food Safety Initiative - SQF Level 2 certified, says Eric Abbey, president and founder, adding that this is «the gold standard for quality and safety in food and consumable products.&raFood Safety Initiative - SQF Level 2 certified, says Eric Abbey, president and founder, adding that this is «the gold standard for quality and safety in food and consumable products.&Safety Initiative - SQF Level 2 certified, says Eric Abbey, president and founder, adding that this is «the gold standard for quality and safety in food and consumable products.&safety in food and consumable products.&rafood and consumable products.»

Erica Goode, feeding and water product manager for Petmate, says the category is growing as pet owners increasingly seek products that address some of their most pressing needs when it comes to providing water and food for their animals — safety, cleanliness and timeliness.

On the other hand, product recalls and increased FDA scrutiny of pet food are not the only factors elevating people's concern about food safety and quality.

«Increased emphasis on food quality and safety on the part of consumers has been a leading driver of trends in our industry over the past several years,» says Ron Jackson, assistant to Leonard Powell, founder / CEO and president of Hi - Tek Rations — manufacturer of several brands of pet food, including the recently launched Leonard Powell Signature Series Dog Ffood quality and safety on the part of consumers has been a leading driver of trends in our industry over the past several years,» says Ron Jackson, assistant to Leonard Powell, founder / CEO and president of Hi - Tek Rations — manufacturer of several brands of pet food, including the recently launched Leonard Powell Signature Series Dog Ffood, including the recently launched Leonard Powell Signature Series Dog FoodFood.

Bruce Flantzer, senior vice president of sales for MiracleCorp Products, makers of Stewart brand pet food, says perceptions about safety still plague the category.

«We carefully scrutinize all of our partners and have strict quality and food safety measures in place to assure all our pet parents that they can safely feed and treat their pets with Dogswell products.»

Since today's pets are considered full members of the family, owners are always concerned about product safety, even with an item as simple as a food bowl.

Being human grade assures customers that The Honest Kitchen's products are different than those from substandard pet food - rendering plants, in terms of quality, safety, cleanliness and record - keeping, says Postins.

Food Storage Foods must be stored properly to provide the highest measure of safety and nutritional value for your pets.

Be aware of food storage and safety practices at the store your family visits to purchase your pet's food.

Which leads to the second pillar of the BARF argument, the safety and nutritional adequacy of commercial pet foods.

The Cedar Valley Humane Society suggests families build a Pet Emergency Go - Kit and store it with the rest of the family's emergency preparations: Basic first aid supplies A 3 - day supply of bottled water and the pet's preferred food, held in a waterproof container Safety harness and leash Waste clean - up supplies Medications and a copy of the pet's medical records List of veterinarians and...

We make all the dry pet foods for the U.S. market in our own facilities, under the supervision of Hill's employees to ensure we provide industry leading food safety.

However, in order to ensure the safety of your dog's food, it's essential that you always check the FDA's pet food recall website for the most current information.

Basic first aid supplies A 3 - day supply of bottled water and the pet's preferred food, held in a waterproof container Safety harness and leash Waste clean - up supplies Medications and a copy of the pet's medical records List of veterinarians and local pet care organizations List of the pet's feeding routine and any behavioral issues Comfort items, such as a blanket or favorite toy, to help keep the pet calm and comfortable

For more on commercial dog food safety and humanization of pet food, I recommend you these two podcast interviews:

The study, led by veterinary toxicologist Birgit Puschner and colleagues at the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory in the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, found that cats that were fed pet food spiked with both melamine and cyanuric acid quickly experienced acute kidney failFood Safety Laboratory in the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, found that cats that were fed pet food spiked with both melamine and cyanuric acid quickly experienced acute kidney failfood spiked with both melamine and cyanuric acid quickly experienced acute kidney failure.

As careful as this company is to ensure the quality and safety of their products, there have been a few recalls for their pet food products since the company's inception in 2002.

Aside from safety, they also help measure the nutritional value of your pet's food.

This brand is marketed as a super-premium brand of pet food and they hold themselves to the strictest standards for quality and safety both in the ingredients they use and the manufacturing processes they follow.

We select our ingredients based on multiple factors, including the supplier's compliance with our quality and food safety requirements, consistent availability, and on the nutrients required to meet the dietary needs of the pet.

Because we care as much about the health and happiness of pets as you, we operate our entire plant according to FDA food safety production guidelines.

For one thing, some veterinarians and animal nutritionists question the safety of feeding pets raw meat and bones — there is also the risk for food - borne illness and contamination to affect the people preparing the raw food diet.

All our programming falls under one of four categories: Education (teaching pet safety to young kids), Outreach (providing dog food to people that can't afford to buy any), Rescue (providing care and eventual forever homes for homeless dogs), or Operational (Administrative and «behind the scenes» stuff to keep us running)

But as we prepare for entertaining guests and serious feasting, we must also consider the health and safety of our pets when food is part of the festivities.There are several food items and...

But before you go crazy on all the food and decorations your home can handle, make sure that you keep the safety of your pets in mind.

Race for Safety Students learn about some of the human foods and medicines that are toxic to animals, and what to do if they think a pet has ingested a toxin.

California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System toxicologists discovered that melamine and cyanuric acid, found in samples of pet food recalled in 2007, can be lethal to cats when combined; the study is helping veterinarians better diagnose the causes of kidney failure in cFood Safety Laboratory System toxicologists discovered that melamine and cyanuric acid, found in samples of pet food recalled in 2007, can be lethal to cats when combined; the study is helping veterinarians better diagnose the causes of kidney failure in cfood recalled in 2007, can be lethal to cats when combined; the study is helping veterinarians better diagnose the causes of kidney failure in cats.

This should fall under the auspices of the FDA but according to the FDA «AAFCO is vital to the continued regulation of pet food products because FDA has limited enforcement resources that are focused on human food safety issues.»

We also believe the only way to guarantee the quality and safety of the food we serve our pets is to make it ourselves.

So, as a dog parent, you can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that the safety of your pet's food is ensured.

Our Quality Assurance program maintains the strictest standards of food safety in the pet food business.

Not only do they guarantee the safety of their products, but each package of pet food contains a unique batch code that you can plug into their website to find out exactly where the ingredients in that batch came from — you can also find testing results for that particular batch.

«Marketers use these terms to make the product appear healthier and appeal to human appetites, but they don't have any meaning in regards to safety or quality of the pet food.»

All of Taste of the Wild's food is made at facilities within the USA, and the ingredients selected for their products undergo several safety and quality checks before it makes its way into your pet's bowl.

Today, pet food manufacturers may prefer to use ethoxyquin, because of its excellent anti-oxidant qualities, high stability and reputed safety.

To make traveling easier and safer, there are a number of products such as car harnesses and portable carriers, food and water carriers, safety kits, waste disposal products and motion sickness remedies for pets.

The pet food company website states that the brand uses premium quality ingredients and that all of their products go through rigorous safety testing.