Still have doubts on the dangers of Chinese imports?
If there is anyone that has the slightest doubt that Chinese imported products - pet food ingredients or human products - continue to be dangerous, read a recent New York Times article posted on their website titled Impact of the Heparin Drug Scare. The most compelling part of this article is the photo included of a Chinese heparin lab.
This photograph speaks a thousand words. The FDA reports that 19 American deaths have been linked to the drug heparin - used as a blood thinner in surgery and dialysis. You would assume that the manufacturing of a FDA approved drug would be performed in a sterile lab by scientists in white coats and masks. The photo in the NY Times article tells another story. If this is the condition in China for the manufacturing of a FDA approved human drugimagine the manufacturing conditions of pet food ingredients. It sends chills up your spine.
If you do nothing more for the safety of your pet - please find out if any ingredient in their food or treats comes from China. The risk from inferior quality imported Chinese products has been proven time and time again. Recalls continue on Chinese imports affecting every industry. There is no easy fix for manufacturing conditions in China. There is no easy fix to change importing regulations and testing requirements on imports. The ONLY easy fix for pet owners is to call the manufacturer and ask if any imported ingredients are used in their products. Canada and New Zealand are common providers of pet food ingredients, however the risk of imports from these countries are little to none. Chinese imports on the other hand is completely different.
When you call the manufacturer of your pet’s food, ask if any ingredient is made in or originates from China. Most pet food manufacturers don’t like telling pet owners the ‘C’ word - insist for an answer. This is vitally important information that could be life saving for your dog or cat.
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