Product Warnings
Latest Warning: November 14, 2019
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JERKY TREAT WARNING
As of May 2016
2013 Residue of illegal antibiotics found in several brands of treats, only a couple of companies initiate formal voluntary recalls, rest "withdraw" products. Look the package over carefully, "Made In China" is typically in tiny print in a hard to see spot on the package. It may be covered by a price tag too. Just because a product is still on the shelf does NOT mean it is safe! |
Isoxazoline Flea and Tick Products
Warning Date: October 1, 2019
Warning Items:
www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-health-literacy/fact-sheet-pet-owners-and-veterinarians-about-potential-adverse-events-associated-isoxazoline-flea
Warning Date: October 1, 2019
Warning Items:
- Bravecto (fluralaner) tablets for dogs
- Bravecto (fluralaner) topical solution for cats and dogs
- Credelio (lotilaner) tablets for dogs
- Nexgard (afoxalaner) tablets for dogs
- Simparica (sarolaner) tablets for dogs
- Revolution Plus (selamectin and sarolaner topical solution) for cats
www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-health-literacy/fact-sheet-pet-owners-and-veterinarians-about-potential-adverse-events-associated-isoxazoline-flea
Grain-Free Dog Foods
Warning Date: February 19, 2019
Warning Items: Grain Free Dog Foods
Reason: 294 reports of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs between January 1, 2014, and November 30, 2018
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm630991.htm
Warning Date: February 19, 2019
Warning Items: Grain Free Dog Foods
Reason: 294 reports of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs between January 1, 2014, and November 30, 2018
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm630991.htm
2018 Warnings
Arrow Reliance/Darwin's Natural: Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes contamination; bone shards
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/ucm596555.htm
Gravy Train canned food: Euthenasia drug Pentobarbital
wjla.com/features/7-on-your-side/fda-to-investigate-after-abc7-exposes-euthanasia-drug-in-dog-food
wjla.com/features/7-on-your-side/fda-to-investigate-after-abc7-exposes-euthanasia-drug-in-dog-food
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/ucm596555.htm
Gravy Train canned food: Euthenasia drug Pentobarbital
wjla.com/features/7-on-your-side/fda-to-investigate-after-abc7-exposes-euthanasia-drug-in-dog-food
wjla.com/features/7-on-your-side/fda-to-investigate-after-abc7-exposes-euthanasia-drug-in-dog-food
2017 Warnings
Bone Treats: Gastrointestinal obstruction, choking, cuts and wounds in the mouth area, vomiting, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, death.
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm208365.htm
Animal Gullet Treats: Hyperthyroidism
https://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm548883.htm?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm208365.htm
Animal Gullet Treats: Hyperthyroidism
https://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm548883.htm?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Ongoing Warnings
Chinese "Jerky" Warning
Warning Dates:
Warning Items: "Jerky-style" dried treats made in China.
No longer limited to just chicken.
Includes but is NOT limited to:
Reason: The FDA is continuing to receive complaints involving illness and death in dogs and cats fed Chinese-made "jerky" products.
Brands Include, but are NOT limited to:
Most of the brands of jerky found in stores will be imported from China though it will be hard to find that information. It is typically in a hard to see spot on the packaging and will be in the tiniest of print. Some manufacturers and/or retail outlets are hiding "Made In China" under additional UPC labels or price tags.
Signs Of Illness: Signs may occur within hours of feeding the products or may take days to occur. Many dogs appear to recover. Some reports have involved dogs that have died.
May include decreased appetite, decreased activity, vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), increased water consumption, increased urination.
Laboratory tests may indicate kidney problems, including Fanconi-like syndrome.
Products Not Affected, A Partial List:
- Expanded Cautionary Update issued August 17, 2012
- Cautionary Update issued November 2011
- Preliminary Animal Health Notification issued December 2008
- Cautionary Warning issued September 2007
Warning Items: "Jerky-style" dried treats made in China.
No longer limited to just chicken.
Includes but is NOT limited to:
- Chips
- Jerky
- Strips
- Sweet Potato
- Tenders
- Wrapped Fruits
- Wrapped Vegetables
- Wrapped Rawhides
Reason: The FDA is continuing to receive complaints involving illness and death in dogs and cats fed Chinese-made "jerky" products.
Brands Include, but are NOT limited to:
- American Kennel Club
- Cadet
- Canyon Creek Ranch
- Chewmasters
- Dogswell
- Hartz
- K-9 Cookhouse
- Kingdom Pets
- Loving Pets
- Milo's Kitchen
- Smokehouse
- Waggin' Train
Most of the brands of jerky found in stores will be imported from China though it will be hard to find that information. It is typically in a hard to see spot on the packaging and will be in the tiniest of print. Some manufacturers and/or retail outlets are hiding "Made In China" under additional UPC labels or price tags.
Signs Of Illness: Signs may occur within hours of feeding the products or may take days to occur. Many dogs appear to recover. Some reports have involved dogs that have died.
May include decreased appetite, decreased activity, vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), increased water consumption, increased urination.
Laboratory tests may indicate kidney problems, including Fanconi-like syndrome.
Products Not Affected, A Partial List:
- Kona Chips
- Plato Pet Treats
- Blue Buffalo
- Brown Dog Ventures
- Ark Naturals
- Zuke's
- Wellness