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It's hard to get swept up in the myth and legend of baseball, get rocked by its emotional highs and lows, and delight in overstuffing ourselves with sausage, corn dogs and Cracker Jack caramel popcorn if we can't even afford the cost of a game. If we wanted to recapture the glow of an almost-forgotten past, we'd need to take matters into our own hands. So we invited the young baseball friend over for a game and served the kids corn dogs and caramel popcorn in their seats -- the ones on our tacky but comfortable couch at home, that is.
We could yell at the TV, jump up and down, shake our fists and generally act as if we were actually in the stands, while saving hundreds of dollars. Because like the fans wisely clustered around the sausage carts outside the park while the game rages within, we know that baseball may be good, but baseball eats are great. Read last week's Kitchen Window. Get more recipe ideas from the Kitchen Windows archive. Start with a good hot dog: You will need 10, 8-inch wooden skewers, a large inch or larger skillet with high sides, a deep-frying thermometer or an electric deep fryer, a sheet pan and a pair of tongs.
Because the entire dog-on-stick is about 10 inches long, the traditional Dutch oven or electric deep fryer won't work for this recipe. The whole corn dog, including the stick, needs to fit into the frying pan of hot oil. Combine the flour, corn meal, baking powder, sugar, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl, whisk well and set aside. Fold the dry ingredients gently into the wet. Do not over mix. Cover the batter and allow to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to degrees and line a sheet pan with paper towels.
Heat 2 inches of oil about 4 cups in a large, high-sided skillet to degrees. While the oil is heating, skewer each hot dog lengthwise through the center, stopping about 1 inch from the top. When the oil is hot, dip a hot dog into the batter, using the stick to twirl the dog and coat it evenly.
It's easiest to dip if you either use a tall glass or a shallow, narrow pan so that you can stick the dog straight up and down or else roll it. I prefer the up-and-down method so you're not worrying about getting the stick covered in batter. A spoon is helpful throughout the process. Make sure the end of the hot dog is sealed, but try not to get too much batter on the stick. Once coated, remove the dog from the batter and twirl it once to let excess batter drip back into the bowl.
Holding the stick end, lower the corn dog into the oil, keeping it suspended about 5 seconds before letting go this prevents the corn dog from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Pets have been dying of poisoned food and snacks for years and, in many cases, their owners have been infected as well. The pet food companies argue that there is no definitive diagnosis in many cases but angry pet owners say that even when they send a sample of the suspect food to the manufacturer, nothing is done.
The FDA, long lambasted by critics for being lax in policing pet and human food supplies, insists it is looking into the problem, although the agency recently took the unusual step of posting a commentary questioning the seriousness of the problem.
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She urged consumers to report their pets' illnesses to the FDA but critics were not encouraged. Earlier this year, the FDA insisted it has been "unable to determine a definitive cause of reported dog illnesses or a direct link to chicken jerky products" and said that "extensive chemical and microbial testing The FDA does note that jerky and other snacks "should not be substituted for a balanced diet and are intended to be fed occasionally in small quantities. A former reporter and bureau chief for broadcast outlets and Beginning in June, the Greenies — which have been blamed for illness and deaths in some dogs and cats — will be distributed only through veterinary hospitals and pet specialty retailers.
We believe that pet medical professionals at veterinary hospitals and well-trained, knowledgeable staff at pet specialty stores are best equipped to answer pet owners questions about our products and to make the right recommendation, said Carolyn Hanigan, vice president of marketing for Nashville, Tenn. The company said that staff education was a primary concern for the Greenies dental chew line, as each of five sizes is formulated for a corresponding weight range. It's the latest attempt to resolve highly-publicized incidents of pet deaths attributed to the popular treats.
Pet owners said the treats failed to be properly digested and led to fatal intestinal obstructions. In February , the company said it would clarify the instructions on the packaging. The green-tinted treats are in the shape of a toothbrush and are promoted as an effective way to prevent gum disease in animals and promote oral health. The dental chews were reformulated to be "more highly soluble and thus safer, yet effective as a daily preventive of oral disease," the company said in a November statement.
Independent studies conducted by the University of Illinois confirmed the high solubility of Greenies, according to the statement, which said that the Veterinary Oral Health Council VOHC had awarded its Seal of Acceptance to Greenies for plaque and tartar control. The couple charged an undigested Greenie caused the death of their four-year-old Dachshund. Jennifer Reiff and Michael Eastwood say their minature dachshund died two days after they fed him a petit-sized Greenie.
The couple told WCBS-TV in New York that the day after giving the dog the treat, they took him to the vet where he underwent emergency surgery for a blocked intestine. Reiff and Eastwood say it was a portion of a Greenie that caused the problem. Their pet died two days later. KIRO-TV in Seattle reported in that the Food and Drug Administration had begun an investigation of the complaints but nothing more was ever heard of the supposed probe. My vet told me that a number of dogs have either choked to death or died as a result of intestinal blockages caused by Greenies.
Rose of Phenix City, Ala. My dog was sick for 2 weeks and was in the intensive care and given IVs. He weighs around 54 pounds and ate appoximately 8oz. Later he was rushed to the pet Emergency Clinic had to spend the night and we were told to watch him carefully the next several days," she said in a complaint.
Greenies were developed in the late s when two dog owners, Joe and Judy Roetheli, teamed with a well-known board-certified veterinary nutritionist to develop a dog chew treat formulated to control dental tartar, plaque and gingivitis, and formulated to taste great while reducing bad breath. The privately-held company is headquartered in McLean, Va. A division of the U. We believe that pet medical professionals at veterinary hospitals and well-trained, knowledgeable staff a Pet food maker Nestle Purina now faces a class-action suit by pet owners in eight states who say the company's jerky treats killed or sickened their pets.
The original lawsuit was filed back in April by an Illinois pet owner. Six other pet owners have now joined it and are also suing the retail stores that carry the product, Walmart, Costco and Target. Consumers writing to ConsumerAffairs continue to report adverse results when they feed Waggin' Train treats to their pets. When she started to not want to eat her food, I knew something was wrong. I cook everything she eats, and give her no store bought dog food, so the Wagg'n Train treats were the only thing she was given besides freshly prepared foods.
But last month, his Westie suddenly got sick after eating them and died. Nope — that was not it, as well.
Both Steve and Dennis noted that they prepared their dog's food themselves, which might suggest the animals has particularly sensitive digestive systems. Whether that's a possible contributing factor is unknown. Since last November the FDA has been cautioning pet owners about chicken jerky products for dogs. The FDA notes that it has seen an increase in the number of complaints about the products, but as yet it does not know why. Owners should consult their veterinarian if signs are severe or persist for more than 24 hours. The FDA says the illnesses may not be associated with the jerky treats and that it continues to investigate the origin of the animals' sickness.
Six other pet owners have now joined it and are also suing the retail stores t The product comes in a clear plastic bag with the Nature's Deli logo containing 2. The FDA said the incident is unrelated to jerky pet treats from China that are associated with reports of illness in dogs and cats.
Since , there have been increasing numbers of illnesses in pets associated with the consumption of jerky pet treats. The majority of complaints involve chicken jerky treats, tenders, and strips , but others include duck, sweet potato, and treats where chicken or duck jerky is wrapped around dried fruits, sweet potatoes, or yams. The FDA said it has received approximately 2, reports of pet illnesses which may be related to consumption of the jerky treats.
The majority of the complaints involve dogs, but cats also have been affected. Over the past 18 months the reports have contained information on canine deaths and one feline death. There does not appear to be a geographic pattern to the case reports. Cases have been reported from all 50 states and 6 Canadian provinces in the past 18 months. ConsumerAffairs has also received thousands of reports of pet illnesses attributed by owners to food and treats. In the vast majority of cases, no definitive diagnosis is made. I actually feel somewhat lucky that I came across this site.
As of today, he is no longer eating Nutro brand foods. Although the FDA said it has been actively investigating the reports of illnesses, no definitive cause has been determined. In the past 10 years, there has been a dramatic increase in importation of pet food from China.
Human consumption of poultry in China largely consists of dark meat, leaving a large amount of light meat poultry products available for export. It is estimated that nearly 86 million pounds of pet food came from China in Pet treats, including jerky pet treats are currently considered the fastest growing segment in the pet food market. Consumers exhibiting these symptoms should contact their healthcare providers.
Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has any of these signs, please contact your veterinarian. Kasel Industries is reca Blue Buffalo is the latest pet food to be hit with a wave of consumer complaints alleging that pets became ill and, sometimes, died after eating it, even though the company has assured consumers the food is safe and the Food and Drug Administration has no record of any recent recalls or safety warnings.
Radagast Pet Food of Portland, Ore. Loving Pets of Cranbury, N. Consumers with questions may contact the company at PETS or online at www. Bravo Packing of Carneys Point, N. The recalled products come frozen in 2-pound and 5-pound plastic sleeves with the manufacture date code printed on the boxes that contain the plastic sleeves, but not on the individual plastic sleeves. Dogs consuming high levels of beef thyroid hormone may exhibit symptoms such as increased thirst and urination, weight loss, increased heart rate and restlessness.
The product may contain elevated levels of naturally- occurring beef thyroid hormones. Dogs ingesting high levels of beef thyroid hormones may exhibit symptoms such as increased thirst and urination, weight loss, increased heart rate and restlessness. The the following product, a mixer or topper is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only, is being recalled:.
The recalled product was distributed at pet specialty retailers throughout North America and online. Party Animal is recalling all lots of its oz. Pentobarbital is a barbiturate that can cause several side effects for dogs who consume it, including drowsiness, dizziness, excitement, loss of balance, nausea nystagmus wherein the eyes move back and fo Salmonella and foodborne illnesses can affect your pets, just like humans. In the case of Diamond, the company said it has received no reports of people or animals getting sick.
Those symptoms are often cited by consumers describing their pets after eating a variety of commercial pet foods.
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The only thing that has changed was the food that I recently bought. When consumers report these often life-threatening ailments to their pets, they assume that there is some ingredient in the dog food that is causing the illness. Other consumers report feeding their pets the same brand with no ill effect. In many cases, the problem may not be the food itself, but simply that it has become contaminated with salmonella or some other bacteria. Last fall the U. Food and Drug Administration FDA began a stepped-up program of testing pet food samples for salmonella, mainly to prevent exposure to humans who handle the food.
But pet owners are arguing more should be done to protect food given to animals. The Humane Society says pet owners should remain vigilant about pet food recalls, when they occur, such as the one just announced by Diamond. The company has recalled:. If your pet's food or treats are recalled, the Humane Society says you should immediately stop feeding the product to your pet.
Recalled products may be returned to the store where they were purchased for a full refund or thrown away in a secure area not accessible to animals. If you have questions about recalled food or treats or require additional information contact the company that manufactures the product.
Diamond earlier recalled several of its dry dog foods and federal officials said at least 14 people have been infected with Salmonella, apparently after coming into contact with the contaminated pet food. It's the same South Carolina plant that a few years ago produced Nutra Nuggets and other dog foods contaminated with aflatoxin, a mold, which was blamed for the death of dozens of dogs.
It often comes as a surprise to consumers to learn that their trusted brand of pet food is manufactured, at least partly, at the same plant as other brands. Manufacturers keep costs down by outsourcing at least part of their production process, adding proprietary flavorings or ingredients to differentiate their products from the competition. The recalls are a major embarrassment for companies that promote their products as being more "natural" than their competitors. Public health investigators identified recent cases of human illness matching the Salmonella Infantis strain found in the unopened bag of dry dog food produced by Diamond Pet Foods.
In interviews, ill persons answered questions about contact with animals and foods consumed during the week before becoming ill. Seven of ten reported contact with a dog in the week before becoming ill. More illnesses are likely to be discovered in the coming weeks as records are collected and analyzed from health departments around the country.
If you're a pet owner, health officials say it's important to be careful handling pet food and pet dishes. You should wash your hands thoroughly after handling pet food. Pet food and feeding dishes should be kept out of the reach of children. Dishes should be washed often and thoroughly. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian. Diamond earlier recalled several of its dry dog foods and federal officials said at least 14 people have been infected with Sa The cat food is being voluntarily recalled in the United States and ten additional countries.
This recall is due to incorrect levels of zinc and potassium in our finished product resulting from a production error by a US-based premix supplier. Two mineral premixes were affected. One premix contained excessive levels of zinc and under-supplemented potassium. The second premix under-supplemented potassium. Both zinc and potassium are essential nutrients for cats and are added as nutritional supplements to NUTRO dry cat food.
The company said the probelm was identified during an audit of the documentation from the supplier. A company spokesman said an "extensive review confirmed that only these two premixes were affected. The company said it is working with all of its distributors and retail customers, in both the US and internationally, to ensure that the recalled products are not on store shelves. These products should not be sold or distributed further. Consumers who have purchased affected product should immediately discontinue feeding the product to their cats, and switch to another product with a balanced nutritional profile.
While the company said it has received no consumer complaints related to this issue, cat owners should monitor their cat for symptoms, including a reduction in appetite or refusal of food, weight loss, vomiting or diarrhea. If your cat is experiencing health issues or is pregnant, consumers should contact their veterinarian. Consumers who have purchased product affected by this recall should return it to their retailer for a full refund or exchange for another NUTRO dry cat food product. Cat owners who have questions about the recall should call between the hours 8: This recall is due to incorrect levels of zinc and potassium in our finished product resulting from a production error by a US-based premix supplie Any dog owner will tell you that dogs will eat just about anything.
But that doesn't mean they should. It's up to dog owners to be sure they're feeding their furry friends a balanced, healthy diet. Just like humans, dogs shouldn't gorge themselves on treats and snacks at the expense of healtheir fare.
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Snacks are often blamed, fairly or not, for canine health problems. One brand that's currently taking heat from dog owners is Waggin Train , which makes chicken jerky and other snack products. I checked in her box of different treats and discovered that I have an almost empty bag of Waggin Train Jerky Tenders! Our sweet girl is dying because of this poison! Waggin' Train insists its snacks are "made of premium chicken breast fillets" and says the "high-protein, low-fat treats are slow-cooked to seal in the natural flavors for a healthy and wholesome snack.
But if the snacks are so healthy, why are dogs getting so sick? Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer. Food and Drug Administration FDA has been studying the situation for years and still has not reached a conclusion. The agency says it has been "unable to determine a definitive cause of reported dog illnesses or a direct link to chicken jerky products" and says that "extensive chemical and microbial testing Many pet owners who've written to ConsumerAffairs have complained that Waggin' Train was unsympathetic to their complaints.
She trembled and cried for over an hour. Besides making sure their pets are eating a healthy and well-balanced diet and getting plenty of exercise, dog owners might want to scan the reviews about various pet foods in the ConsumerAffairs Pet Care section, where it quickly becomes obvious that some pet food companies are more responsive to consumer concerns than others.
Tiffany of Marblehead, Ohio, recently complained that her dog had refused to eat her Natural Balance food. She complained to Natural Balance, which refunded her money and suggested she try another bag.
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The representative was very pleasant," Tiffany said. She said no significant changes have taken place with the Natural Balance formula, and that she has not had any other complaints. She is mailing me a voucher of one of the different formulas to try, and we will try it. We discussed the situation and settled on the fact that the bag of food may have been expired as they had not had other complaints about any batches of the salmon formula being bad.
I was impressed with the way they handled the issue. I'm now using Natural Balance again," David said.
One brand that's currently taking heat from dog owners is Waggin Train, which makes chi No illnesses have been reported. The product was distributed in the following states: Further distribution through other pet food channels may have occurred. Only samples, 6 pound and 18 pound bag sizes are affected. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea, fever and vomiting.
According to the U. Further distribution through other The company also makes Nutro pet food, which scores of consumers nationwide blame for the recent illnesses — and even deaths — of their dog and cats. Mars said it is working with Albertsons to retrieve any of the affected bags still on store shelves or in distribution centers. Consumers who bought the food should return it to Albertsons for a full refund. Salmonella can cause infections in dogs and cats.
It can also be transferred from pets to people who ingest or handle contaminated products. Children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems are most at risk. To prevent the spread of salmonella contamination, the FDA said consumers should wash their hands for 20 seconds with hot water and soap before and after handling pet foods and treats. The FDA's Web site has additional tips on how to safely handle pet food. In the latest wave of pet food recall activity: The United States Department of Agriculture also reported that pigs from slaughterhouses in Kansas and Utah may have entered the food supply.
ANI -- the manufacturer of its cans and biscuits -- added rice protein concentrate to the products without its knowledge. This is product tampering, and it apparently has been going on for some time, the company said. The can formulas that we developed, and trusted them to produce, never contained any rice protein concentrate. ANI received the rice protein from an importer whose ingredients have tested positive for melamine.
Menu Foods prides itself on providing customers with wet pet food products made with high quality ingredients, the companys attorneys stated in the court petition. In , ChemNutra promised Menu Foods that it could supply one such high quality ingredient, wheat gluten, to Menu Foods.
ChemNutra breached its promise. Menu Foods said the U. The sale of adulterated or contaminated food is a misdemeanor. A Justice Department spokeswoman had no immediate comment. Thats the chemical blamed for causing illnesses and deaths in scores of across the country. China, however, denied charges that the chemical caused the pets deaths. The hogs that ate the contaminated pet food scraps are now under federal quarantine on farms in California, New York, South Carolina, North Carolina, Utah, Kansas, Oklahoma and Ohio, government officials said.
The pigs are believed to have eaten salvage pet food contaminated with two chemicals: FDA officials say cyanuric acid -- detected in the rice protein and wheat gluten used in some pet foods -- is used to boost the protein content of foods. It also a stabilizer in outdoor swimming pools and hot tubs. The tainted pet food scraps were sent to pig farmers as salvage by companies that have recalled pet foods. Elder said pigs that ate this contaminated feed will not be allowed to enter the human food supply.
He emphasized, however, that "based on information currently available, the FDA and the USDA believe the likelihood of illness after eating such pork is extremely low. However, the agencies also believe it is prudent to take this measure. The pork from these animals will also be destroyed, officials said.
And the USDA will compensate hog farmers affected by the tainted pet food. Owners of pets killed by the tainted pet food, on the other hand, get nothing. The FDA is also investigating the possibility that contaminated pet food scraps found their way to a poultry feed mill in Missouri, according to AP. That tainted wheat gluten is at the heart of the lawsuit Menu Foods filed against its supplier, ChemNutra.
The tainted ingredient is blamed for the deaths and illnesses of scores of dogs and cats across the country and triggered Menu Foods recall of more than 60 million containers of pet food. Earlier this week, Menu Foods President Paul Henderson told a Congressional hearing the wheat gluten may have been spiked with melamine to increase its protein content.
What this appears to be is a case of deliberate contamination of wheat gluten in order to pass off substandard product, Henderson told a U. For a seller who knows how industry testing methods work, this would allow them to cheat the buyers. ChemNutra Chief Executive Officer Steve Miller said his company has been the victim of deliberate and mercenary contamination by its supplier.
We assure you that we will never again do business with the supplier of the suspect wheat gluten, XuZhou Anying Biologic Technology Development Co. We hope that U. Regarding this weeks raid of ChemNutras office, Miller said: We have cooperated and complied fully with FDA investigators both prior to and since being served with todays search warrant, and will continue to do so.
We keep very good records, which has made it relatively easy for the investigators to retrieve what they needed. We also now believe that our wheat gluten customer, Menu Foods, used significantly more wheat gluten monthly than we supplied to them, so we hope that Menu Foods will disclose its other sources to the FDA to ensure that any suspect product is quarantined, Mille added. Miller said his company quarantined the suspect wheat gluten immediately after learning it might be linked to illnesses in pets.
We can only hope that Menu Foods has taken steps to ensure that this situation will not be allowed to spread even farther because of its inaction, he said, adding Menu Foods had apparently been aware of this problem for some time. More about the Pet Food Recall In addition, federal authorities quarantined some 6, pigs -- on farms in eight states -- that were given fe At first, I didn't see any problems, but she became progressively sick[er], throwing up at least once a day and becoming lethargic.
The only thing that had changed in her life was her food. Shame on dog food manufacturers for not learning from the lessons of the past! We will never buy Nutro Max again. There's no question that contaminated pet food can make pets sick, as a long history of recalls and pet illnesses and deaths indicates. But are consumers too quick to blame the food when their pet falls ill? The FDA has been in the middle of countless disputes over whether a pet food is to blame for animal illnesses, but in a recent FDA blog posting, Dunham says it is often difficult to pin down the cause of a specific pet's malady.
Contact your veterinarian right away if your pet gets sick. Be ready to describe the symptoms and keep track of how soon after your pet's last meal or snack they occurred. Always keep the original label or packaging of whatever you are feeding your pets. If you buy a large bag of feed and scoop it into a smaller container, be sure to save the original. The FDA needs not only the brand name but the lot number and other information that is only available from the label. Contact information is available online. Of course, none of this does much good for someone whose beloved pet is in extremis.
It's already too late for them. She said her one of her dogs became ill and was undergoing treatment when her second dog began refusing to eat. That night, he died," Lisa said. Of course, I heard the, 'This is the first time we have ever heard of it. I am still waiting.
I even sent them a sample of the food. I called not too long ago and they closed my case. The FDA is with you all the way, Dunham assures us but not everyone agrees. Alexander quotes a pet owner named Rita, who experienced problems similar to those so familiar to ConsumerAffairs readers: Within two days she became ill, vomiting and diarrhea and lethargy, refusing all food but drinking water excessively. On Memorial Day, May 28, , Heidi died a horrific death in my arms. The void her passing has left in my life is almost unbearable. I live alone and Heidi was my constant companion, my loyal friend, my fierce protector.
The FDA regulates the import of pet food and processed human food, but Alexander and other critics contend the agency has done too little to stop contaminated food from China from being sold in the U. Shame on dog foo Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. The company has ceased distribution of any lots that have possible contamination of the bacteria. No other products made by Kasel Associated Industries are included in the recall of 2.
Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For years, pet owners have been complaining that their dogs became ill and, in many cases, died after eating jerky treats from China, many of them containing chicken. Food and Drug Administration FDA has been investigating but in a recent update, admitted that it has not found a definitive cause. It turns out that Chinese consumers prefer dark meat, which leaves a lot of white chicken meat available for export.
By the FDA's count, the amount of pet food imported from China has grown fold in recent years, with nearly 86 million pounds of pet food being imported in The FDA says it has received about 2, reports of pets becoming ill or dying after eating jerky treats; died. Most of those reports involved dogs, although a few cats have also become ill. ConsumerAffairs receives a constant stream of such reports, like this one from Lucinda of Strasburg, Va I am so upset and broken hearted because my dog is dying!
The majority of the cases in dogs report primarily gastrointestinal signs, including vomiting and diarrhea, sometimes with blood or mucus, and can involve severe signs such as pancreatitis or gastrointestinal bleeding. There does not appear to be a geographic pattern to the case reports, the FDA said. The FDA has issued warnings to pet owners about the potential threat posed by tainted jerky treats from China but hasn't ordered the products off the shelves because it can't prove they are responsible for the reported illnesses.
Why is it so hard to get to the bottom of the mystery? The FDA says its investigation is " complex, multifaceted and includes a wide variety of experts at the FDA including toxicologists, epidemiologists, veterinary researchers, forensic chemists, microbiologists, field investigators and senior agency officials. It seems pretty simple, though, to pet owners whose animals are ill. Many try to avoid pet treats from China only to learn too late that they did not read all the fine print.
In November , the agency issued a warning to pet owners that echoed a similar advisory from If the dog shows any of these signs, stop feeding the chicken jerky product. The agency issued a similar warning just a few days ago. Amidst all the verbiage, the advice boils down to this: But be aware that these can also cause problems in some dogs and be ready to respond if your pet shows signs of illness.
Frustrated with the lack of action, some pet owners have gone to court seeking action. Last July, a class action suit against Nestle Purina charged that the company's Waggin' Train treats had sickened their pets. Most major pet food companies are included in the complaints on file at the FDA. A few of the more familiar brands identified by the agency include: There is, of course, no fool-proof way to avoid contaminated pet food just as there is no absolute protection against contamination in the human food supply.
But sticking to baked snacks, along with carefully monitoring your pet's health and responding quickly to illness, is a good start. Maybe someday, the FDA will find an answer. Or, then again, maybe it will approve chicken from China for human consumption, which will at least put humans and their pets on equal footing. Dog owners have been raising a stink over some of the pet treats produced by Kasel Industries and now the company's West Denver neighbors are getting into the act as well.
The problem is the place stinks, according to more than complaints the city has received in recent years. Said he was 'throwing up'," was a typical complaint recorded last year, according to Westword , a community news site. Pet owners outside the Denver area may not care what the place smells like but many of them are irate about products Kasel has recalled in recent years, products like: The recalls involve possible Salmonella contamination of the treats.
This is particularly galling to pet owners who seek out pet food and treats made in the United States, hoping to avoid the dangers associated with products containing ingredients from China. But as Merri said, fat chance. Kasel is still operating, its products can be found in most pet stores and the neighbors are still beefing, despite the recalls and the efforts of the Food and Drug Administration and the Colorado Department of Agriculture, which have both found Salmonella in some of the company's products.
The city of Denver finally got into the act, responding last year to the neighbor's complaints. He filed an appeal, saying the neighbors were untrustworthy and claiming the wind was blowing the stench the other way on the days the neighbors complained. The hearing officer was not impressed and the appeal was denied. So Kasel did what any respectable pig ear entrepreneur would do.
He also sued various city officials and some of the complaining neighbors. Leaving aside the legal niceties, Kasel appears to be arguing that it's not his fault that dead animals smell bad and that the nature of the neighborhood has changed since he went into business in The West Denver neighborhood -- which for some reason is called RiNo -- was for decades an industrial area. Kasel's neighbors include a sausage factory, a company that cleans septic tanks and a corned beef plant, according to Westword.
Probably none of these folks would say they should be run out of town just because some vacant industrial buildings have been turned into condos occupied by hipsters, artists and others not habituated to barnyard aromas. As for pet owners looking for red-blooded American dog treats, our advice is to stick with baked snacks. Leave the pig ears out of it. Said he was 'throwing up'," was a typical complaint recorded last year, according to Westword, a community news site.
Purina is defending Beneful dog food from consumers' allegations that it made their dogs ill. But whether consumers accept the explanation remains to be seen. Schopp was responding to complaints posted on ConsumerAffairs and elsewhere by pet owners who say their dogs became ill or died after eating Beneful. While no one has been able to definitively determine whether or not Beneful or any other substance was responsible for the incidents portrayed in the consumer postings, that hasn't stopped pet owners, bloggers, reporters and others from speculating heatedly about the controversy, a process that veterinarians say doesn't accomplish much.
However, it is rare that their food is responsible for the illness," Ettinger said in an article published by DVM To date there has been no evidence that Beneful has caused any problems when fed to dogs. While Purina and Ettinger seek to assure pet owners and veterinarians that there is no scientific evidence to tie Beneful to pet illnesses, others have gone after the pet owners themselves, accusing them of fabricating the complaints.
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