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Originally Posted by Yorkieville200  That press release says the dry food were not called into question; it was the canned foods. so, what's the deal with that?
"All ingredients in Evanger’s products are sourced in the United States and all manufacturing is done in its suburban Chicago facility. The routine FDA inspection was related only to Evanger’s canned foods and is not affiliated with of production its dry pet food products."
That's the part that still concerns me. I was feeding canned, only. Hubby says no more until they make a statement about it in particular. What are you reading about it on Itchmo?
Sheila |
Hi Sheila,
Sorry, I am just now checking in and catching up. Here is a link to one of the forums on Itchmo. I found Page 3 to be the most current and important:
April 24, 08 Evanger's FDA Orders Food Maker to Obtain Emerg. Operating Permit page 3
I did read another report of slight concern relating to elevated copper levels:
"February 25, 2008: Test results are back on samples received in ziplock bags, believed to be Evangers pheasant and brown rice, best by Oct. 17, 2009, code #001.
Tests ordered: Solanine tested negative.
Aflatoxin and copper. Aflatoxin tested negative. Copper levels were approximately twice the recommended level for dogs. Copper is a necessary element, but excess levels may cause health problems in some breeds. "
This can be found near the top of the page here:
Pet Food Products Safety Alliance
All my information is from Itchmo, which I regard as a highly reputable source.
Then I also found this alarming article"
FDA Orders Illinois Pet Food Maker to Clean Up Its Act Risk of botulism in Evanger's dog, cat food
Part of the article reads:
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The FDA said the problems could result in under-processed pet foods, which can allow the survival and growth of Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum), a bacterium that causes botulism in some animals as well as in humans."
The above can be found here:
FDA Orders Illinois Pet Food Maker to Clean Up Its Act
Sorry again to post this so late in the day, but I just found this further info today, and thought it was important.
Lauren
