FDA finds Petag responsible in tainted infant formula
Tuesday Feb 2nd, 2010 12:25 PM

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just found Petag responsible for 
the tainted formula that sickened and killed infant animals. An 
independent lab analysis of the product showed insufficient nutrition, 
extreme levels of fiber and toxic levels of heavy metal copper.

January 29, 2010 the FDA finished their investigation into Petag. Petag 
is the number one manufacturer of kitten and puppy milk in the world as 
per the company's website. Their formulas KMR and Esbilac sickened and 
killed many animals in 2009. These formulas are also used for orphaned 
wildlife such as cheetahs, raccoons, squirrels and opossums who also 
died.

Only after the FDA began their investigation did Petag publicly admit 
on their website that their KMR kitten formula was bad and should not 
be used. This was after months of reports of kittens and other animals 
who got diarrhea and died. Even though the company admitted on their 
website that they received multiple complaints CEO and co-owner George 
Gill told the FDA that they only received one complaint.

CEO and company owner Darlene Frudakis admitted in a December 17, 2009 
radio interview on "Where the fur flies" that their KMR formula was 
spoiled from heat and should not be used. Unfortunately Frudakis did 
not alert consumers or distributors of the problems with the product. 
She merely posted a small note on the company website. The tainted 
product is still on store shelves. The FDA does not have the power to 
force recalls on pet food items. The company must initiate their own 
recalls. Petag has not done this.

When informed about the spoiled formula from consumers Pet Sense pet 
stores removed all of the product from their 31 stores nationwide. One 
manager of one Petco store removed the tainted product after consumer 
complaints. It is not known at this time if Petco or PetSmart removed 
all of the tainted formula from all of their stores nationwide. The 
tainted KMR smells rancid and appears more yellow than white. Do not 
use this formula.

Animal Advocates in Los Angeles, California was the organization which 
made the initial report to the FDA. More information about the problems 
is available on the Animal Advocates website.
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