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Suspected contamination in dog treat, not yet recalled

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FurPaw - 17 Aug 2007 04:51 GMT
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=animals_oddities&id=5565762

Bestro Chicken Jerky Strips

Tainted Treats Suspected in Dog's Death
WPVI By David Henry

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August 15, 2007 - A Delaware County woman says her dog died after
eating dog treats made in China."

Wal-Mart has quietly pulled a made in China dog treat from its
shelves. However, there has been no public announcement, and
there's no telling how many contaminated bags of treats may still
be out there.

Kate Collins of Aston still finds it hard to talk about. She
loves her Chihuahuas. She has two now, but her youngest is gone.
Two-year-old Bella died suddenly last month after eating Bestro
Chicken Jerky Strips.

Bella was dead within a week. The other dogs didn't get the same
treats and they're fine.

The animal hospital did an autopsy and found that Bella died of
an infection caused by toxic bacteria.

Kate bought the treats at the Wal-Mart store in Boothwyn. She
said it took her days to find a manager willing to talk to her.

Wal-Mart would not say how many complaints it has gotten, but an
Internet search shows similar incidents across the country.

The company has issued a statement saying it cares about people
and their pets, and ordered the treats removed from the shelves
of all stores. Wal-Mart has since offered to reimburse Collins
for up to $2,000, which, she said, doesn't come close to covering
her loss. She also said it's not about the money. She just wants
to get the word out.

The Food and Drug Administration is apparently unaware of this
latest problem with pet food from China. A recall has not been
issued. They failed to respond to our inquiries. Wal-Mart said if
you have the Bestro Chicken Jerky Strips at home, you can return
them for a full refund.
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FurPaw
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a theft from those who hunger and are not fed,
those who are cold and are not clothed."
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buglady - 17 Aug 2007 12:46 GMT
> http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=animals_oddities&id=5565762
>
> Bestro Chicken Jerky Strips
>
> Tainted Treats Suspected in Dog's Death
> WPVI By David Henry

.........Good job!  ;-)

buglady
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