U.S Marshals confiscate pet food due to unsanitary conditions.
Yesterday, U.S. Marshals were called upon by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to seize pet food products stored at the PETCO Animal Supplies Distribution Center located in Joliet, Illinois. Despite an inspection in April, which reported both live and deceased rodents and birds as well as their excrement, a follow up inspection in May revealed the same infestation.
All food products that were not packaged in metal or glass were condemned and seized.
This Joliet distribution center supplies pet food products to PETCO stores in Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin.
No illnesses or deaths of animals have been reported; however, consumers from the affected states who purchased food products from PETCO are being cautioned to properly wash their hands and any surfaces that come into contact with pet food packaging with soap and hot water. It is also recommended to wash the containers of any foods packaged in cans or glass.
If you feel that your pet has become ill from eating food originally supplied from the Joliet, Illinois distribution center, please contact your veterinarian and make a report to your state’s
FDA Consumer Complaint CoordinatorFor more information:
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration Press Release•
U.S. Department of Justice Press ReleasePosted by Jennifer Hayes, Best Friends Staff
Photo credit: taken by Jennifer Hayes, not representing the affected food