Dog Food Recall
The safety and effectiveness of dog food ingredients are regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). New dog food does not usually have to get FDA approval before being sold.
If a new dog food contains ingredients that have not been previously established as safe, then the dog food may need FDA approval before being sold. For example, commonly used additives and sources of meat have been accepted as safe so new dog food that uses common ingredients does not need FDA approval.
Dog food labeling is also regulated by the FDA. The FDA make sure that the label does not make any false claims about its ingredients and the functions or health benefits of the dog food. If a dog food manufacturer makes a claim on the food label that the pet food provides a health benefit for the pet, the FDA will test the validity of this claim.
The FDA may issue a dog food recall if dog food has become contaminated and poses a health risk for dogs. A voluntary dog food recall may be issued by the dog food manufacturer if the quality of the dog food has been compromised, but the dog food is not dangerous to dogs.
In recent years, one of the most common reasons for pet food recalls has been a contamination with melamine. A supply of rice pricking concentrate from China was contaminated with melamine. Some of this rice protein concentrate was used by pet food manufacturers before the contamination was detected.
A dog owner can find information on dog food recalls through the pet food section of the website for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. An explanation of the regulations pertaining to dog food are also available on the website.
Dog food recalls are often used to support a choice to move to a raw dog food diet. Many proponents of raw dog food diets also have concerns about the nutritious content of commercial dog food.
If a dog owner has concerns about their dog food, the dog owner should discuss the concerns with the veterinarian. Just like there are healthy foods and junk food for people, some dog food is more nutritious than others. The veterinarian should be able to help the dog owner determine which dog food is healthiest for the dog and fits within the budget of the dog owner.
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