FDA Reports on Jerky Pet Treat Investigation, Assures It Is 'Vigilant' About Pet Safety
On Friday, May 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published an update on its ongoing investigation into pet illnesses and deaths in animals that ate jerky pet treats. While the update includes the latest information about complaints of illnesses, FDA’s collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on a new case control study, and new findings revealed through the agency’s testing, FDA officials also stated, "Unfortunately, FDA has still not been able to identify a specific cause for the reported illnesses or deaths."
Critical information in the update included the following: