About Pet Food Safety | Healthy Pets, Healthy People | CDC
WEBApr 9, 2024 · What to know. Pet food and treats can sometimes be contaminated with germs that make people and pets sick. CDC does not recommend feeding raw pet food or treats to dogs and cats. Talk to a veterinarian for advice on how to maintain a safe and healthy diet for your pet.
Pet Food | FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration
WEBThe Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) requires that all animal foods, like human foods, be safe to eat, produced under sanitary conditions, contain no harmful...
Tips for Safe Handling of Pet Food and Treats | FDA
WEBMay 23, 2024 · You can lower your risk of getting a foodborne illness from contaminated pet food and treats by following these simple and safe handling instructions: Tips for Buying Pet Food
WEBSafe food for dogs and cats. Safe pet foods have been cooked or heated to a high enough temperature to kill germs. Fresh Pet Food. Kibbles are cooked and shaped before being dried. Canned pet foods are sealed before being sterilized (heated to a high temperature).
FDA's Regulation of Pet Food | FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration
WEBThe law applies to food for people as well as food for animals, including pet food. FSMA requires animal food facilities to create and implement a food safety plan.
How Pet Food Is Regulated
WEBExplore the regulations governing pet food, designed to ensure safety, quality, and nutritional adequacy for your pets.
Pet Food Safety: What You Should Know | PetHub
WEBSome great safety steps to keep in mind when preparing your pets food are: Always start and end your preparation by washing your hands. This ensures that anything you touched prior, won’t be transferred onto your pet’s food, and anything that might be in or on your pet’s food, won’t be spread once you are done handling it.
Safe Pet Food - AAFCO
WEBThe aim is to prevent—rather than react—to animal feed incidents. For more information on safe pet food, check out how to read labels, find out who is responsible or learn about AAFCO’s role.
Healthy Pets, Healthy People | Healthy Pets, Healthy People
WEBAbout Pet Food Safety. Learn pet food safety steps and why CDC doesn’t recommend feeding raw food to pets. About Cleaning and Disinfecting Pet Supplies. Learn how to keep your pet's items clean to prevent the spread of germs. Facts About Diseases that Can Spread Between Animals and People.
Pet Food Safety Facts: How Food Makers Keep Your Pets Healthy
WEBPet Food Safety Facts: How Food Makers Keep Your Pets Healthy. Food Safety Health & Nutrition Ingredients. How Pet Food Is Made. Do you know how pet food is made?
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