Pet Jerky Treat Death Toll: 360 Dogs, 1 Cat, FDA Says!

"At least 360 dogs and one cat reportedly have died in the U.S., after
eating chicken jerky pet treats, Made In China, even as claims of
illnesses tied to the products have topped 2,200, federal veterinary
health officials said.

Food and Drug Administration officials this week issued the first
summary of reports of pet deaths linked to the jerky treats, in the
past 18 months, along with the strongest suggestion to date that owners
might want to avoid the products all together...."

<http://vitals.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/14/13865945-pet-jerky-treat-death-toll-360-dogs-1-cat-fda-says>

<http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth/ProductSafetyInformation/ucm319463.htm>

<http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm280586.htm>

<http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth/ReportaProblem/ucm182403.htm>

IMHO: All pet food and treats, which are Made In China, any South or
South-East Asian or African Nation, should be boycotted. If you are
unsure of the Country Of Manufacture, look for the Made In Label, in
very small letters, in a lower package corner.

Frowns,
Arlena

[Posted in FML 7550]