Dave Baker

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Dave Baker is a journalist and editor who has worked at The New York Times and The Nation magazine. He was also part of the 2006 Pulitzer Prize–winning team at The Times-Picayune newspaper of New Orleans. After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, he moved to Brooklyn, New York, where Petful is now based. A longtime advocate for pet food safety, Dave tracked pet food recalls for nearly 15 years.

Food and Nutrition2y ago

Top 6 Absolute Worst Dog Food Ingredients

Take a look at your pet food label, and if you see any of the following phrases, put the bag or can down and move on to the next product.

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Recall Announcements4y ago

Recalled: Smalls Human-Grade Fresh Cat Food (Chicken, Turkey)

This limited Smalls cat food recall took place weeks ago, and all affected customers have been notified. Here's what you need to know.

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Food and Nutrition4y ago

Just 1 of the 10 Most Popular Brands Has Never Been Recalled

From Blue Buffalo to Taste of the Wild, nearly all of the 10 most popular brands of pet food in the U.S. have been recalled at one time or another.

5 min read

Animal Welfare6y ago

Hurricane Preparations: A Checklist for Pet Parents

If you live in the path of an approaching hurricane, here's a quick list of the things you should be considering right now. Don't wait until it's too late.

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