IMS Trading Corp today announced it is voluntarily withdrawing its Cadet Brand Chicken Jerky Treat products sold in the United States until further notice.
The Company is taking this action after learning this week that the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets (NYSDAM) found trace amounts of antibiotic residue in samples of Cadet brand Chicken Jerky Treat products. These antibiotics are approved for use in poultry in China and other major countries, including European Union member states, but are not among those approved in the U.S. Cadet Brand Chicken Jerky Treat products are safe to feed as directed and have not been linked to ANY illnesses in dogs or humans. However, due to regulatory inconsistencies among countries, the presence of antibiotic residue is technically considered an adulteration in the United States.
At first, New York State authorities requested that IMS Trading Corp remove Cadet Brand Chicken Jerky treats from retail locations only in the state of New York. We have decided to expand this and conduct a voluntary withdrawal of these chicken treat products nationwide.
A double testing program is being established to check for these antibiotics in China (point of origin) and the United States before we consider to sell these products in the future. Testing will be based on a scientifically sound statistical sampling program.
There is no indication that the trace amounts of antibiotic residue are linked to the FDA’s ongoing investigation of chicken jerky products. The trace amounts of antibiotic residue (in the parts-per-billion range) do not pose a health or pet safety risk.
Source: http://www.imspet.com/recallchickentreats.htm
Thanks to you of you great petsumers out there for sending me this and for Doggington Post for publishing.
What about their duck treats? Is that not considered poultry?
I would guess they are only recalling chicken treats because that is all that NY Dept of Ag has tested and found the antibiotics in. I would also guess (hope) – NY is testing more and more of the treats imported from China (and soon).
It would help greatly if you would put the package picture on your site when you say someone is recalling or discontinued a product so it’s more easily identified by the consumer.
Very good point – will try to do so. Thank you.
If anything is made in China, please consider not feeding any longer. We lost our vibrant beagle who had just turned 7 the week before to acute renal failure that we believe was caused by eating the Cadet duck jerky. Look at the bag, it says to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after giving it to your dog. Why should you have to wash your hands after giving your pet something edible? If you still have those treats, stop feeding them. There is a theory that the glycerin in the treats might be a source of problems that are causing illness and death in dogs.
Thanks to Susan Thixton. Without her time and dedication these chicken treats would never be taken from the shelves!
It’s about time!
Does anyone know if they are recalling the treats in Canada as well.
At this point, I do not believe they are being recalled in Canada. But I would suspect they will be eventually.
They should be; I’m telling everyone I know who has a dog about these recalls, & I’ve been telling everyone I know who has a dog about these poison treats for quite some time. I live in Canada & am trying to “spread the word”. It’s not easy. I’m going to go in to my local giant tiger, freshco, etc & ask to speak to a manager if I see Chinese jerky treats on the shelves. I’ll explain the situation in the u.s. & see how responsive they are. Fingers crossed; I’ll keep you posted.
They should be. Other brands, Milos Kitchen, Waggin’ Tails, etc are being recalled.
The issue is the acceptance of certain drugs, additives, and processing methods outside of the US. I wish consumers would just accept that generally, and stop buying the products… start telling their retailers that they want other choices. It has been clear for a long time, as Susan has ably demonstrated through this site, that the framework for profit-motivated agribusiness disallows concern for the consumer or their pets. The over-arching attitude of these suppliers (and the corresponding US “manufacturers” who they make products for) is one of conceit and contempt for the law, for honesty, and for decency. Money matters. US consumers need to pressure their retialers. Until retailers themselves start pressuring the agribussiness community, dogs (and cats) will continue to be sickened and killed.
Yeah!!! Another victory! More exposure! More recalls! On the other side, this is quite disturbing to learn there are shelves and shelves of poisonous treats sold for the sake of profit. Sounds like a class action suit is coming!
I fed my dog 3 years old, chicken jerky treats from china when she was about 8 months old. Then later I saw many comments saying that people had given their dogs the same treats and their dogs all had the same symptoms. Throwing up for no reason , every 2 0r 3 days, with no other symptoms, until they died. My dog now is throwing up for no apparent reason and has no other symptoms. I stopped the chicken jerky treats as soon as i read all the comments. I just want to cry. I hope that someone finds out what they are putting in those treats that are killing our beloved pets.
Get your dog to the vet. Vomiting can lead to dehydration and involve the kidneys
Poultry, beef or lamb the real issue here is never buy food from China. Would you feed it to your child? If not, don’t feed it to the other member of the family, your dog. How many of our family pets have to die before we catch on? We have had it with food and treats both. If you think the FDA or the manufacturers really care about you or your dog I have some great swamp land for sale. Give me as call
PetGoods in Paramus, New Jersey is refusing to take these off the shelves, says recall only applies to New York.
Approach the manager. Even in the wording of their own recall, it is specific, “not approved in the US.” You could be saving some lives. Too bad the business does not devote some energy to understanding their responsibilities in this issue.