The federal agency asks vets to provide samples and information on potential jerky pet treat-related illnesses to its Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network and to provide their customers/pet owners with a fact sheet advising of potential danger.
The fact sheet, and other updates about the FDA's investigation into the jerky treats, are available at this FDA Jerky Pet Treats page at http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth/ProductSafetyInformation/ucm360951.htm.
The developments in the jerky pet treats investigation follows the announcement just over two months ago by Procter & Gamble and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration recalling multiple lots of dry dog food and cat food sold under the Iams and Eukanuba brands because of potential contamination from Salmonella. The FDA said pet owners were at risk if they handled contaminated dog or cat food or touched any surfaces exposed to the food and did not wash their hands thoroughly. In contrast to the current jerky investigation, however, no Salmonella-related illnesses had been reported in association with the recalled dog and cat food.
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