Jerky Treats Recall Ordered After 600 Pets Killed

A Jerky treats recall has been issued after more than 600 family pets were killed and thousands more fell ill or were injured by the treats.

The Jerky treats recall includes three major brand’s of the dog treats which were all manufactured in China.

While the outbreak has affected mostly dogs, several reports of hurt cats have also been filed. The infection has led to various reports of Kidney and gastrointestinal problems which have caused death and 3,600 reports of sickness.

Officials at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are stumped by the recent outbreak which began more than one year ago. During the original outbreak the FDA issued a public service announcement that urged customers to stay away from certain treats.

While the FDA did not reveal names before the jerky treats recall was issued, three vendors were eventually outed, they include Nestle Purina PetCare Co.’s Waggin’ Train, Canyon Creek Ranch jerky treats or tenders, and the Del Monte Corp.’s Milo’s Kitchen Home-style Dog Treats.

Waggin’ Train recently issued a voluntary recall.

According to Martin Hartogensis, a deputy director for the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine, “To date, testing for contaminants in jerky treats has not revealed a cause for the illnesses. Despite these warnings, we have continued to receive reports of illnesses in both cats and dogs.”

Antibiotic residue was first linked to the recall, however, no definitive cause has been revealed at this time.

Since the FDA first announced the jerky treat recall the number of cases involving pet death and sickness have been on the decline. In January 2013 more than 500 deaths were announced, most which occurred during the perceived start of the outbreak.

With no reason for the outbreak revealed at this time pet owners should stay away from treats that have been affected.

Have you stopped giving your pets certain food since the jerky treat recall was suggested by the Food and Drug Administration.