FDA to check ALL pet foods for Salmonella

[sharky]

Look forward to more recalls cause now they are looking for it everywhere: dog food, cat food( not canned of either, small animals, petting zoos


http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/.../ucm230837.htm

FY 2011 Nationwide Assignment to Collect and Analyze Samples of Direct-Human-Contact Feed from Interstate Commerce in the United States for Salmonella

Date: October 21, 2010

From: Director, Office of Surveillance and Compliance (HFV-200)

Subject Nationwide Assignment to Collect and Analyze Samples of Direct-Human-Contact Feed from Interstate Commerce in the United States for Salmonella

To: DDs, DIBs, DCBs, Laboratory Directors

Info: RFDDs


Routine Priority
ORA Concurrence # 2010101301
FACTS Assignment Code #1228632

OBJECTIVE

1. To determine the prevalence of Salmonella in samples collected from a limited number of direct-human-contact feed.
2. To determine the serotype, genetic fingerprint, and antimicrobial susceptibilities of each Salmonella found in samples collected from direct-human-contact feed under this assignment.
3. To ensure that Salmonella-contaminated direct-human-contact feed are removed from interstate commerce.
4. To collect investigational samples for research purposes and for providing surveillance information on microbes other than Salmonella in animal feed.

 

[strange_wings]

It mentions pet, but what about livestock? I'd imagine pig feed would test positive a lot as anything that can't be used for companion pets (and isn't dangerous) is sent on to be used in other animal feed.

 

[Willowy]

Almost everything has salmonella on it. They're going to end up with hundreds of recalls. And I bet all the recalls will make the price of pet food go way up. Ugh.