Pet Treats Blamed for Nine Salmonella Illnesses
Salmonella Tainted Pet Treats. Nine persons in the United States and Canada were infected with salmonella in 2004 and 2005 after handling pet treats made with beef or seafood, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "This is the third published report of an outbreak of human illness associated with … [Read more...]
Wal-Mart Says Pet Treats Were Contaminated with Melamine
Melamine has once again been found in pet food made in China. This time, dog treats sold by Wal-Mart have tested positive for the dangerous chemical. The retailing giant announced last night that Chicken Jerky Strips from the Import Pingyang Pet Product Co and Chicken Jerky made by Shanghai Bestro Trading were both tainted with … [Read more...]
Pet Treats Salmonella Contamination Lawsuits
Pet Treats Contaminated With Salmonella. Owners of pets may be placing themselves at risk of developing salmonella infections by handling beef or seafood snacks contaminated with the bacteria. On June 29, 2006 the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released results from a recent study. The CDC study … [Read more...]