Are dog treats from the dollar store safe?

Are dog treats from the dollar store safe?

On top of that, the treats in the dollar store are often from lower-quality brands that wind up having recalls because of dangerous additives. For example, Purina Waggin’ Train is a brand of dog treats sold in Dollar General, and in 2012 over 350 dogs died from eating the treats before Purina issued a recall.

What dog foods did Dollar General recall?

Dog Food Sold at Dollar General Recall for Toxic Mold in Food

Product Name Size
FAMILY PET® MEATY CUTS BEEF CHICKEN & CHEESE FLAVORS PREMIUM DOG FOOD 28 lb.
HEARTLAND FARMS® GRILLED FAVORITES BEEF CHICKEN & CHEESE FLAVOR 14 lb.
31 lb.
PAWS HAPPY LIFE® BUTCHER’S CHOICE DOG FOOD 16 lb.

What brands of dogs have been recalled?

On Thursday, the FDA posted an advisory to alert consumers of a recall on varieties of the following six dog food brands: Triumph, Evolve, Wild Harvest, Nurture Farms, Pure Being, and Elm.

What dog food is killing dogs right now?

A pet food recall is widening after the Food and Drug Administration announced that more than two dozen dogs died after eating Sportmix brand dry kibble. The statement issued on Monday said that the suspect is aflatoxin, a byproduct of a corn mold Aspergillus flavus, which at high levels can kill pets.

Why are there recalls on Dollar Tree products?

At Dollar Tree, we care about our customers and their families, particularly when it comes to safety. That is why we want to inform our customers as soon as possible when there is any concern with a product that has been sold in our stores. Below you will find an up-to-date list of our recalls.

Why was there a recall on dog food?

A company that produces dog food at affordable stores across the country has voluntarily recalled some of its brands due to a harmful amount of a mold by-product.

Why was there a recall on Sunshine Mills dog food?

Sunshine Mills Inc., an Alabama-based pet food company, issued the recall Thursday due to the levels of Aflatoxin, a naturally occurring mold by-product from the growth of Aspergillus flavus posing the potential of making dogs sick, according to a Food and Drug Administration news release.

Where can I find list of product recalls?

You can also find additional product recall and safety information at www.recalls.gov, a site provided by the U.S. Government.

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