China Stiff-Arms FDA On Jerky Pet Treat Testing, Reports Show!

Chinese government officials overseeing plants that make chicken jerky
pet treats blamed for thousands of illnesses and deaths among American
dogs have refused to allow U.S. inspectors to collect samples for
independent analysis, newly released records show...

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The plants make pet treats sold by the St. Louis-based Nestle Purina
PetCare Co., including the popular Waggin' Train jerky brands.

Chinese officials stipulated that FDA officials could collect samples
only if they agreed to specific conditions, including a requirement
that the samples be tested in Chinese-run laboratories.

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Frowns,
Arlena

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