Pet Food scandal - beware of lethal pet food brands!

Dr. Gajaprishthakara · May 29th, 2007, 20:43

on boiled or cooked meat - never feed animals the bones from any cooked meat. the bones of cooked meat splinter when cracked and can cause big problems on either the way in or the way out. sometimes, surgery is necessary. raw bones are a different matter as they don't shatter into shards. they are good for teeth, health and make a longer and more interesting meal than woofing down a can in two seconds. I get 1kg of chicken necks for 25 roops.

Sama · Jul 10th, 2007, 20:59

harsh penalty for China's EX-food and drug chief.....

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070710/...inted_products

"In North America earlier this year, pet food containing Chinese wheat gluten tainted with the chemical melamine was blamed for the deaths of dogs and cats.

Since then, U.S. authorities have turned away or recalled toxic fish, juice containing unsafe color additives and popular toy trains decorated with lead paint...."

Noodle · Jul 10th, 2007, 21:38

It was just on TV too.

I'm not for the death penalty but think it's good China is acting harshly.

birds · Jul 11th, 2007, 11:51

I am also against the death penalty and certainly in cases like this.
The guy in charge appears to be singled out to make a statement. Apparently it is a well known secret that lots of government officials at all levels are involved in shady food production.
Instead of the dead penality I would like to see procedures put in place which prevent and control, ideally on both sides; China and the receiving countries. But that would involve a huge change of mind set and culture which is unlikely to happen any time soon. So we are probably going to have a dead guy plus contaminated products.

Noodle · Jul 11th, 2007, 12:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by birds

I would like to see procedures put in place which prevent and control, ideally on both sides; China and the receiving countries.

Didn't the article say something about America having stopped the import of certain products?

(I will read it again later.)

Noodle · Jul 14th, 2007, 13:10

Toxines have also been found in counterfeit Sensodyne toothpaste in the UK, suspected to come from China. I know this is very off topic, but since we have been discussing China's antics here and there are many UK based readers ...

Here's the BBC link

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6896182.stm

And here's an article about China's response to all the recent allegations, including the tainted pet food:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6288096.stm

Zeppy · Jul 21st, 2007, 15:38

China has just closed the factories that produced the tainted pet food and poison cough syrup.

China shuts plants that produced tainted medicine, pet food - CNN.com

Jul 10th, 2007, 20:59	#167
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,199	ouch! harsh penalty for China's EX-food and drug chief..... http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070710/...inted_products "In North America earlier this year, pet food containing Chinese wheat gluten tainted with the chemical melamine was blamed for the deaths of dogs and cats. Since then, U.S. authorities have turned away or recalled toxic fish, juice containing unsafe color additives and popular toy trains decorated with lead paint...." __________________ *My India, 2005-2008*

Jul 10th, 2007, 21:38	#168
Noodle Crazy for the furry ones Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pune, India Posts: 1,009	It was just on TV too. I'm not for the death penalty but think it's good China is acting harshly. __________________ If in hole stop digging. Indian saying

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May 29th, 2007, 20:43	#166
Dr. Gajaprishthakara Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney, Melbourne, Cairo, South India Posts: 349	on boiled or cooked meat - never feed animals the bones from any cooked meat. the bones of cooked meat splinter when cracked and can cause big problems on either the way in or the way out. sometimes, surgery is necessary. raw bones are a different matter as they don't shatter into shards. they are good for teeth, health and make a longer and more interesting meal than woofing down a can in two seconds. I get 1kg of chicken necks for 25 roops.

Jul 11th, 2007, 11:51	#169
birds Adopt a stray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Goa Posts: 521	I am also against the death penalty and certainly in cases like this. The guy in charge appears to be singled out to make a statement. Apparently it is a well known secret that lots of government officials at all levels are involved in shady food production. Instead of the dead penality I would like to see procedures put in place which prevent and control, ideally on both sides; China and the receiving countries. But that would involve a huge change of mind set and culture which is unlikely to happen any time soon. So we are probably going to have a dead guy plus contaminated products.

Jul 14th, 2007, 13:10	#171
Noodle Crazy for the furry ones Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pune, India Posts: 1,009	Toxines have also been found in counterfeit Sensodyne toothpaste in the UK, suspected to come from China. I know this is very off topic, but since we have been discussing China's antics here and there are many UK based readers ... Here's the BBC link http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6896182.stm And here's an article about China's response to all the recent allegations, including the tainted pet food: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6288096.stm

Jul 21st, 2007, 15:38	#172
Zeppy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Paris Posts: 178	China has just closed the factories that produced the tainted pet food and poison cough syrup. China shuts plants that produced tainted medicine, pet food - CNN.com

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