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​April 5, 2007 - May 6, 2022

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Product Warnings

Latest Warning: May 7, 2022

OC Raw Dog LLC
Warning Date:
 March 3, 2022
Warning Items:  
  • Hazard evaluation did not include an evaluation of environmental pathogens whenever an animal food is exposed to the environment prior to packaging and the packaged animal food does not receive a treatment or otherwise include a control measure that would significantly minimize the pathogen, as required by 21 CFR 507.33(c)(2).
  • Did not validate that your preventive control identified and implemented in accordance with 21 CFR 507.34 is adequate to control the hazard, as appropriate to the nature of the preventive control and its role in your facility’s food safety system, as required by 21 CFR 507.47.
Reason: Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono) contamination of pet foods manufactured at their facility.
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www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/oc-raw-dog-llc-615550-02232022

Midwestern Pet Food
Warning Date:
 August 9, 2021
Warning Items:  
  • Significant violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals regulation, Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 507 (21 CFR Part 507)
  • Did not identify or implement preventive controls to provide assurances that any hazards requiring a preventive control will be significantly minimized or prevented and the animal food manufactured, processed, packed, or held by their facilities will not be adulterated.
  • Facilities failed to follow proper sample preparation procedures for aflatoxin testing leading to potentially inaccurate analyses and test results for sampled products.
  • Did not properly implement preventive controls to minimize or prevent the aflatoxin problems.
  • Failed to implement preventive controls to provide assurance that the Salmonella problems are minimized or prevented.
  • Did not submit supporting documentation of corrective actions taken.
Reason: Ongoing aflatoxin contamination of pet foods manufactured at their facilities.

https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/midwestern-pet-food-613845-08092021

2019 Warnings
Isoxazoline Flea and Tick Products: Potential for neurologic adverse events in dogs and cats - still considered safe by the FDA (Bravecto, Credelio, Nexgard, Simparica, Revolution Plus)
www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-health-literacy/fact-sheet-pet-owners-and-veterinarians-about-potential-adverse-events-associated-isoxazoline-flea

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​Grain-Free Dog Foods: 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

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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​​
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https://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm548883.htm?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Chinese Chicken Jerky Treats
As Of: May 2016​
  • Number of Pets Dead: Over 1,140 dogs, at least 1 cat
  • Number of Pets Sickened: over 6,200 dogs, 26 cats, 3 people
  • Number of Confirmed Cases of Treat-Caused Fanconi Syndrome: At least 162 dogs

The insect repellant DEET and the antiviral drug Amantadine were found by a veterinary pathologist conducting an independent investigation.  The antiviral drug was also detected in samples tested by the FDA.  
http://news.vin.com/vinnews.aspx?articleId=32153

Residue of illegal antibiotics were found in several brands of treats.  Only a couple companies initiated formal voluntary recalls, the rest "withdrew" products.

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