These treats, sold in packages for both dogs and cats, are being recalled because they may contain too-large fish — which is a potential poisoning hazard.
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.
FDA Warns: Don’t Feed Certain Packages of Aunt Jeni’s Home Made
This is the 2nd warning issued about this pet food in the past few months — but Aunt Jeni’s is fighting back. “There is no recall,” they point out.
Recalled: Special Kitty Mixed Grill Dinner Paté
Specific cans of Special Kitty cat food are being recalled because they don’t meet “quality and safety standards” and could sicken your cat.
Recalled: Quest Cat Food Beef Diet (Bite Size Nuggets)
Certain bags of this cat food may be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in people.
FDA Cautions Against Feeding Performance Dog
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.
Best Bully Sticks Recall: They Hoped You Wouldn’t Notice
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.
Full Details of the 2019 Pig Ear Treat Recalls and Investigation
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.
FDA Cautions Against Feeding Certain Lots of Aunt Jeni’s Home Made
However, the company claims its food is perfectly safe — and that the federal safety agency is “on a witch hunt” against raw food manufacturers.
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.
Orijen/Acana Class-Action Lawsuit: What You Should Know
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.
Recalled: Various Raw Pet Food Products From Texas Tripe
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.
Why “Dog Whisperer” Cesar Millan Is Constantly Under Attack by Critics
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.
5 Tiny Dog Breeds That Stay Small
Numerous dog breeds start out small and then remain small, including Yorkies and Chihuahuas. Here are the top 5 tiny pups we like best!
Jackson Galaxy’s Cat Camp: A Weekend-Long Event in NYC
Jackson Galaxy’s Cat Camp, an annual gathering of animal lovers, goes far beyond kitsch — it’s about inspiring people to take action.
Recalled: Hill’s Science Diet and Prescription Diet Canned Dog Foods
Hill’s Pet Nutrition has recalled a wide variety of canned dog foods because of potentially elevated Vitamin D levels.