CANADA: Teen’s illness stirs pet food debate, Case prompts calls for industry-wide safety regulations - (Calagary Herald)
March 23, 2008 – 7:15 pmhttp://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/story.html?id=3fbc8fce-7f90-494d-9465-157a11e0c450&k=43585
The case of a Calgary teen contaminated with salmonella from handling tainted dog treats is, according to this story, raising questions about pet food regulations.
Even the High River manufacturer of the contaminated product says it would welcome industry-wide safety guidelines on the preparation of animal foods.
Wayne Skogman, president of Rollover Premium Pet Food Ltd., was cited as saying he is still unsure how its Rollover Pork Tenders made it to public sale contaminated with salmonella bacteria even after baking, but he does takes responsibility for the contamination, even if it has not pinpointed its source.
Brandon Jacklin, 13, was diagnosed with two rare strains of salmonella that made him sick after breaking up the pork tenders with his hands. His symptoms included a high fever, vomiting and severe diarrhea.
The issue of pet food regulation comes to light a year after a public scare that some pet foods could contain a poison, […]
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