Source: ASSOCIATED PRESS, WINSTON SALEM JOURNAL, 1/5/15 Petco said
Monday it has removed all remaining Chinese-made dog and cat treats from
its website and stores nationwide because of concerns they have
sickened thousands of pets and killed 1,000 dogs in the U.S. since 2007.
The U.S. Food and
Drug Administration says initial tests have not connected the Chinese
jerky and rawhide treats to the illnesses, but the San Diego-based
company and its rival PetSmart vowed in May to ban the snacks. For more of this story, Click here.
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