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Jerky Treat Warning Update

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#1 ·
FDA continues testing of jerky treats due to consumer complaints. Not sure why these new areas of testing have not been done already though. It seems odd to me. :confused:
Unbelievable FDA

Jerky treat feeding instructions- Load of crap to me.
Feeding Directions of Jerky Treats
(I love the 1 person's comment about the Pet store staff member that said only dogs feed only the jerky treats have died :mad: Zoey was never feed more than 1/ day and she was killed by these treats :mad:)

The questions that remain unanswered continue. :confused:
The FDA Responds

The crusade to prevent others pets from being killed by these treats continues.

Zoey maybe gone but very forgotten.
 
#4 ·
I have gotten Blue Wilderness (with the picture of the wolf on the bag) chicken and turkey Jerky. Are these treats included in the recall? I would have thought they were made in America. I looked on the back of the bag and did not see "Made in China"
 
#5 ·
Unfortunately, there have been no actual recalls of the China made Jerky treats :yuck:

I don't know about the Blue Wilderness- I due know Blue gets some ingredients from New Zealand (lamb mostly) and "trusted foreign suppliers" for vitamins and minerals- No idea who the trusted suppliers are :confused:

I just know for me I will not buy dog treats unless absolutely neccessary- I dehydrate turkey, chicken, beef, duck, buffalo, etc as well as fruit and veggies for mine now as treats. They seem to love it and I know exactly when the treats are made, what ingredients are in them, how they have been stored, etc. Once a week I run the dehydrator for meat and once for fruit and veggies.

If I could I would home-cook but it would require too much time and storage needs for me.

Sorry to not be much help
 
#6 ·
If I see a label that says "made in China", I do not buy the product. Same goes for any dog food product produced outside the USA. I used to buy pressed rawhide until the package I was buying said "irradiated for safety.". I buy Milo's Kitchen treats for training, but one must be careful as some are "made in China". I am "all set."
 
#7 · (Edited)
Use care with Milo's kitchen since their jerky treats have also been connected with pet illness and deaths.

Ingredients can be bought from overseas and assembled here thus "Made in the USA"

Example- Nature's Variety Rabbit Formula Dog Food- Made in the US but the Rabbit comes from China
Instinct: Rabbit Meal Formula: Grain-Free Kibble for Dogs | Nature's Variety
Consumer letter from company about rabbit sourcing http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/natures-variety-dog-food/ May or may not be 100% accurate. http://www.dogforums.com/dog-food-forum/76548-natures-variety-vs-totw.html May or may not be 100% accurate.

I of course would call myself before feeding. Hindsight is 20/20.

Purina claims their products are all American made per Rep. I spoke too. And I know for a fact this is not true. Since Purina owns Waggin Train.
 
#8 ·
Will use due diligence, thanks!
 
#12 ·
I think the any of the treats that are dried like jerky should all be recalled. It seems like those are the ones that are the problem. I saw even the dried sweet potato pieces have been named as causing adverse reactions. There must be something in the drying process, chemicals or something, that is toxic.
 
#13 ·
There is an article in DVM magazine about the Purina treats.
 
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#17 ·
DVM Is one of those freebies we get, I will try to find it again...
 
#18 ·
It is in DVM newsmagazine, the June 2012 issue. I think the website is dvm360.com.
 
#20 ·
Well, I will look again at work tomorrow... Otherwise, you can PM your address and I can send it to you.
 
#22 ·
Go to DVM 360, go to News Center, scroll down in the blue to DVM newsmagazine, click on that, then click on current issue, scroll down in that and you will see the article...
 
#24 ·
It didn't show up in my site searches either. However, I knew it had to be there, so I persisted!
 
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#26 ·
Chicken from China is so questionable that Chinese people look for other sources of pet treats Chinese Pet Owners Importing U.S Pet Food for Safety

But just buying meat from the US doesn't fix the problem. There are highly reliable sources for meat outside the US and there are lousy meat sources in the US. Quality is the issue.

Ask the company owners about their sources. I speak directly with the owners and will only buy from companies that give email and telephone access to executive management to find out the answers to these types of questions. Some companies don't even have answers as their meat is resold from a broker to a wholesaler.

Life's Abundance has monthly calls with the founder and formulator to answer questions about their treats and foods. Their treats have lamb from New Zealand, everything else is US sourced, from reliable, high quality vendors. And they can explain what those terms mean.
Dr. Jane Bicks, DVM
 
#27 ·
Unfortunately, these greedy companies won't stop as long as they are making money.


My parents sent records and everything to the company because I just can't. The Waggin train/Purina's claims dept. called and said the case will be open for the next 6 years but will not issue a denial letter. What the ???? They said since they are getting more publicity about this issue they are getting many bogus claims, such as broken bones, so they can not settle anything til at this time. Watch they will find the poisoning agent and then they will say it is a new occurance.

I believe with all my heart THEY KILLED MY DOG!!!!

Please don't support these killers!
 
#32 · (Edited)
Sheesh. I need to read EVERYTHING on this forum from now on.

Yesterday I just bought a pack of Canyon Creek Duck treats...
I sent an inquiry to Canyon Creek to see what they say about it.
I put them in the drawer... for safekeeping..or possible evidence....

I already gave one to Bo... I'm glad I did not give the "recommended" five treats to him...
 
#34 ·
The FDA has added duck jerky and sweet potato treats from China to their list of treats to be tested and cautioned against.
Questions and Answers Regarding Jerky Pet Treats


Small win maybe!?
Safeway will no longer be selling Milo's Kitchen Jerky in their nationwide stores :) but his will only happen after their existing stock is gone :(
Safeway Stops Orders; FDA Tests More Dog Treats | NBC Bay Area


I would have necropsied Zoey of the FDA or anyone would have really taken my complaints serious but I could not see cutting my Zoey to pieces when I knew what caused her to be sick. Good to know though they are taking it more serious now.
FDA Dog Treat Warning: Necropsy Results on Bay Area Dog | NBC Bay Area

A petition to sign against Nestle Waggin Train
Petition | Nestle Purina: Recall Chicken Jerky Treats Made in China | Change.org
 
#35 · (Edited)
The FDA has added duck jerky and sweet potato treats from China to their list of treats to be tested and cautioned against.
Questions and Answers Regarding Jerky Pet Treats


Small win maybe!?
Safeway will no longer be selling Milo's Kitchen Jerky in their nationwide stores :) but his will only happen after their existing stock is gone :(
Safeway Stops Orders; FDA Tests More Dog Treats | NBC Bay Area


I would have necropsied Zoey of the FDA or anyone would have really taken my complaints serious but I could not see cutting my Zoey to pieces when I knew what caused her to be sick. Good to know though they are taking it more serious now.
FDA Dog Treat Warning: Necropsy Results on Bay Area Dog | NBC Bay Area

A petition to sign against Nestle Waggin Train
Petition | Nestle Purina: Recall Chicken Jerky Treats Made in China | Change.org


Double posted in error.
 
#36 ·
Thank goodness for you guys and my animal-loving Facebook friends! Hannah has never eaten anything not made in the U.S.A. I check everything, even the goodies I buy at boutique pet stores/bakeries.

It's all so shameful that stores we trust continue to carry all the junk from China.
 
#37 ·
I got a reply back... This is what they said (like I'm going to chance it now!):

"Thank you for contacting Canyon Creek Ranch(r).

We appreciate the opportunity to address your questions and your concerns. On November 18, 2011, and again on March 9th, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an update about chicken jerky treats for dogs. Consistent with their prior 2007 and 2008 statements, the FDA has been unable to determine a definitive cause of reported dog illnesses or a direct link to chicken jerky products. To date, extensive chemical and microbial testing performed by the FDA has not uncovered a contaminant or cause of illness from any chicken jerky treat, including Canyon Creek Ranch treats.

The FDA continues to advise dog owners that chicken jerky products should not be substituted for a balanced diet, and are intended to be fed occasionally in small quantities. The FDA has previously reported that any association between dog illnesses and chicken jerky may be the result of dogs (primarily small dogs) consuming treats in excess of normal or recommended levels. Consumers are encouraged to read and follow the feeding guidelines found on Canyon Creek Ranch packages.

Canyon Creek Ranch has a comprehensive food safety program in place to ensure the safety of our products. We only use high-quality ingredients in our products, and the production facilities are modeled after the U.S. Department of Agriculture standards for quality and safety. We have a dedicated team of quality control experts in China - particularly, in the plants when Canyon Creek Ranch products are being produced. They monitor various steps of the manufacturing process for safety and quality of the product.

The safety and quality of our products are our top priorities. Our consumers can & should continue to feed our treats with complete confidence.

We hope you find this information helpful. If we can be of any additional assistance, please contact our Office of Consumer Affairs directly at 1-877-376-0101 weekdays between 7AM to 7PM CST. One of our Pet Advisors will be available to address your concerns. Please provide the Pet Advisor with the reference number that appears in the subject line of this e-mail.

Again, thank you for visiting our website."

In my opinion, even if you feed a dog a 100% diet of the stuff, it should not kill them. They are trying to justify it by telling you that small quantities of poison are ok to feed your dog. Nope, not me!
 
#38 ·
Not yelling at you



THEIR WHOLE LETTER IS BS!!!!

THEY DENIED MY CLAIM but REFUSE TO PUT IT INTO WRITING because THEN PROOF WOULD EXISTING OF HOW UNCARING THEY ARE.

That's it BLAME THE VICTIM- Really nice. ZOEY WAS NEVER FEED MORE THAN 1 if that PER DAY. She was feed a balanced diet.

THESE PEOPLE MAKE ME SICK!!!!

Last time they contacted me. I asked their Rep. how their dog's like the treats. The guy REFUSED TO EVEN SAY HE FED THEM TO HIS OWN PET! I would never know that he didn't but the fact that he said what he fed his dog was none of my business- Tells all. HE CALLED ME THEN TOLD ME I WAS RUDE AND BILIGERENT!!
 
#39 ·
I dropped the treats in the garbage. No sense trying to return them. Not worth the effort. I hope Milk Bones are ok.. Bo Loves those, and it gives him great teeth..

I should add that I do get the plaque off his teeth with a dental tool. He can lay there only about 10 minutes before he can't take it any more and starts to squiggle and move too much. So it takes me a few sessions to get his entire mouth done...
 
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