US FDA banned : Jerky Pet Treats

Jerky Pet Treats made from China

Currently banned by US Food and Drug Administration

US FDA banned : Jerky Pet Treats

Congressman Jerry McNerney wrote a letter to the Chinese government, asking the government to "consider halting production of these chicken jerky treats until the FDA can determine whether or not the products contain tainted material."



The Chinese government responded to this, saying that “from the perspective of the Chinese side, there might be something wrong with the FDA’s investigation guidance.”

The Chinese are in denial and stores in the US continue to stock their shelves with tainted jerky products.

383 dogs have died iand 2,245 more were harmed by jerky products in 2012. Don't let your dog become a statistic.

Context from US Food and Drug Administration 

Caution to Dog Owners About Chicken Jerky Products 

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to caution consumers about a potential association between the development of illness in dogs and the consumption of chicken jerky products. The products—also called chicken tenders, strips, or treats—are imported from China. FDA continues to receive complaints of sick dogs that their owners or veterinarians associate with eating chicken jerky products. FDA issued a cautionary warning to consumers in September 2007.

Australian news organizations report that the University of Sydney is also investigating an association between illness in dogs and the consumption of chicken jerky in Australia. At least one firm in Australia has recalled their chicken jerky product and the recall notification stated the product was manufactured in China.

What is FDA Doing?

• FDA, in addition to several veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the United States, is working to find out why these products are associated with illness in dogs. To date, scientists have not been able to determine a precise cause for the reported illnesses.
• FDA has conducted extensive chemical and microbial testing but has not identified any contaminant.
• FDA continues to actively investigate the problem. Many of the illnesses reported may be the result of causes other than eating chicken jerky.

Tips for Consumers

• Do not substitute chicken jerky products for a balanced diet. The products are intended to be used occasionally and in small quantities. Owners of small dogs must be especially careful to limit the amount of these products.
• If you choose to feed your dog chicken jerky products, watch the dog closely. Stop feeding the product if your dog shows any of the following signs, which may occur within hours to days after feeding the product:
  - decreased appetite, although some dogs may continue to eat the treats instead of other foods
  - decreased activity
  - vomiting
  - diarrhea, sometimes with blood
  - increased water drinking or increased urination
• Call your veterinarian if signs are severe or last for more than 24 hours. Blood tests may indicate kidney failure (increased urea nitrogen and creatinine). Urine tests may indicate Fanconi syndrome (increased glucose). Although most dogs appear to recover, some reports to FDA have involved dogs that have died.
• Consumers and veterinarians should report cases of animal illness associated with pet foods or treats to the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator listed for their area.