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Author: Dave Baker

Dave Baker, founder and publisher of Petful, 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 has been passionately tracking pet food recalls for the past 10-plus years, and more than 30,000 pet parents are subscribed to his recall alerts — which often arrive faster than even the recall alerts put out by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Learn more about Dave and the rest of the Petful team here: Meet the Team.
  • Recall Announcements
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FDA Cautions Against Feeding Performance Dog

Dave Baker By Dave BakerSep 26, 2019April 20, 2020

The federal agency issues a warning: Do not feed ANY frozen raw pet food under the brand name Performance Dog produced recently. Here’s why.

  • Recall Announcements
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Best Bully Sticks Recall: They Hoped You Wouldn’t Notice

Dave Baker By Dave BakerSep 26, 2019May 27, 2020

If you didn’t know about this Best Bully Sticks pig ears recall, you’re not alone. It sure looks like they were trying to keep their name out of the news.

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Full Details of the 2019 Pig Ear Treat Recalls and Investigation

Dave Baker By Dave BakerSep 24, 2019April 20, 2020

Pig ear treats were presumed connected to dozens of salmonella cases in humans. Here’s what we know about the recalls, as well as a federal investigation.

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FDA Cautions Against Feeding Certain Lots of Aunt Jeni’s Home Made

Dave Baker By Dave BakerAug 30, 2019April 20, 2020

However, the company claims its food is perfectly safe — and that the federal safety agency is “on a witch hunt” against raw food manufacturers.

  • Animal Welfare
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Hurricane Preparations: A Checklist for Pet Parents

Dave Baker By Dave BakerAug 30, 2019April 20, 2020

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.

  • Food and Nutrition
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Orijen/Acana Class-Action Lawsuit: What You Should Know

Dave Baker By Dave BakerAug 15, 2019June 20, 2020

This class-action lawsuit may not hold up to scrutiny, but it does demonstrate one thing: Consumers are getting more vocal about pet food safety.

  • Recall Announcements
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Recalled: Various Raw Pet Food Products From Texas Tripe

Dave Baker By Dave BakerAug 14, 2019April 20, 2020

A number of meats and blends from Texas Tripe were recalled recently. In addition, the FDA is now advising consumers to stay away from many additional lots.

  • Behaviors and Training
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Why “Dog Whisperer” Cesar Millan Is Constantly Under Attack by Critics

Dave Baker By Dave BakerAug 1, 2019April 20, 2020

The famous TV dog trainer is loved by many — but also roundly disliked. Here’s why Cesar Millan is attacked by so many dog lovers.

  • Dog Breeds
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5 Tiny Dog Breeds That Stay Small

Dave Baker By Dave BakerJul 2, 2019April 21, 2020

Numerous dog breeds start out small and then remain small, including Yorkies and Chihuahuas. Here are the top 5 tiny pups we like best!

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Jackson Galaxy’s Cat Camp: A Weekend-Long Event in NYC

Dave Baker By Dave BakerJun 3, 2019April 20, 2020

Jackson Galaxy’s Cat Camp, an annual gathering of animal lovers, goes far beyond kitsch — it’s about inspiring people to take action.

  • Recall Announcements
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Recalled: Hill’s Science Diet and Prescription Diet Canned Dog Foods

Dave Baker By Dave BakerMay 15, 2019April 20, 2020

Hill’s Pet Nutrition has recalled a wide variety of canned dog foods because of potentially elevated Vitamin D levels.

  • Food and Nutrition
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Only 2 of the 10 Most Popular Brands Have Never Been Recalled

Dave Baker By Dave BakerMay 5, 2019April 20, 2020

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.

  • Food and Nutrition
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Nearly 35 Tons of Pet Food Went Recalled Under the Radar

Dave Baker By Dave BakerApr 5, 2019April 20, 2020

It’s an outrageous example of the “silent recalls” that are leaving consumers in the dark about pet food safety.

  • Recall Announcements
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Recalled: Thogersen Family Farm Ground Pet Food

Dave Baker By Dave BakerApr 4, 2019April 20, 2020

The affected products include frozen raw ground rabbit, duck, llama and pork. Here are the full details.

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Recalled: Purina Muse Natural Chicken Recipe in Gravy

Dave Baker By Dave BakerApr 1, 2019April 20, 2020

This Muse cat food recall has been initiated because the cans may contain rubber pieces. Get the full details here.

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