Latest from Food Politics: Pet food safety and other issues: a short roundup

As is my wont, I collect items about pet food. Safety The CDC’s web page on pet food safety makes three main points: Pet food and treats can sometimes be contaminated with germs that make people and pets sick. CDC does not recommend feeding raw pet ...

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By Marion Nestle August 13 2026 Pet food safety and other issues: a short roundup As is my wont, I collect items about pet food. Safety The CDC’s web page on pet food safety makes three main points: Pet food and treats can sometimes be contaminated with germs that make people and pets sick. CDC does not recommend feeding raw pet food or treats to dogs and cats. Talk to a veterinarian for advice on how to maintain a safe and healthy diet for your pet. The FDA’s webpage on pet food recalls lists 12 in 2026 so far.   Of these, 3 are due to foreign contaminants 5 are due to inappropriate levels of vitamin D or thiamine 4 are caused by listeria, salmonella, or other microbial contamination Examples: APHA reveals Salmonella findings in animals and pet food: Reports of Salmonella in raw meat-based pet food in the United Kingdom have declined again from the record levels seen in 2022.The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) collected data on Salmonella from animals, feeding stuff and animal by-products (ABP) in England, Wales and Scotland. Read the full story Darwin’s pet food tests positive for Listeria and Salmonella: The FDA has again found bacterial contamination in Darwin’s Natural Pet Products dog food and the producing company, Arrow Reliance, is again refusing to recall its products. Read the full story Other issues of interest Blog: Humanization vs. anthropomorphism in pet food marketing, formulation: Distinguishing between humanization and anthropomorphism has implications for pet food formulation and marketing. Read more Asia’s drug smugglers exploiting pet food as their Trojan Horse: Pet food seen as an innocuous vehicle for those looking to transport drugs over borders. Read more Cat owners on diets may be good market for insect-based pet foods: Certain factors may influence which pet owners are willing to give insects a chance as dog and cat food ingredients. Read more Comment Pet food, as I keep saying, is a category of the overall food system.  What happens with human foods also occurs in pet foods.  We have one, united food supply. ____________________ Arriving Sept 8. For a 30% discount, pre-order here using code UCPSAVE30. The post Pet food safety and other issues: a short roundup appeared first on Food Politics by Marion Nestle      Related Posts Dogs and cannabis edibles: readers weigh in Weekend warning: pets and cannabis edibles   Now Available: What to Eat Now My new book, What to Eat Now, is officially out! It's both a field guide to food shopping in America and a reflection on how to eat well—and deliciously. For more information and to order, click here. You can explore the full archive of this (almost) daily blog at foodpolitics.com, where you'll also find information about my books, articles, media interviews, upcoming lectures, favorite resources, and FAQs. Visit the Site » ​​​​​​​ Marion Nestle Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University, Emerita © Marion Nestle. You're receiving this email because you've signed up to receive updates from us. If you'd prefer not to receive updates, you can unsubscribe. Safely Unsubscribe • Archives • Preferences • Contact • Subscribe • Privacy

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