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Food safety
The AVMA supports appropriate educational, legislative, and regulatory measures to assure that foods of animal origin are safe and wholesome. AVMA…
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The importance of veterinarians in food safety
The AVMA recommends that the USDA's Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service take three actions to enhance the recruiting and retention of…
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Safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and genetically engineered (GE) food
The AVMA believes mandatory labeling of GMOs and GE foods or food products is not necessary.
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Education and training in food safety, security and defense for veterinary medical professional and paraprofessional students
The AVMA recommends that state and federal entities develop and expand training programs for veterinary students in the area of food safety,…
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Technologies for pathogen mitigation in food processing
The AVMA supports the use of pathogen reduction processes, such as pasteurization, irradiation, high pressure processing, and other science-based…
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Organic foods
Food producers should be encouraged to provide medically necessary therapy, including antimicrobials, under a veterinarian’s direction, regardless of…
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Truthful and nonmisleading human food labeling
The AVMA supports truthful and non-misleading labeling of animal-derived human food products that meets specific criteria.
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Therapeutic pet food health claims
The FDA uses enforcement discretion in overseeing certain pet food claims. While many of these could legally be considered drugs, certain claims are…
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Marketing claims regarding agricultural animal food products
Understand when the AVMA believes a veterinarian should be involved in processes and practices that underlie marketing claims for animal-derived food…
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Alert: Venture pet foods
Midwestern Pet Foods recalls Venture pet food products due to potential Salmonella contamination.
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Alert: Meridian pet foods
Midwestern Pet Foods recalls Meridian pet food products due to potential Salmonella contamination.
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Alert: Wholesomes pet food products
Midwestern Pet Foods recalls Wholesomes pet food products due to potential Salmonella contamination.
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Alert: Pro Pac dog foods
Midwestern Pet Foods recalls Pro Pac dog food products due to potential Salmonella contamination.
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Alert: Sportmix dog and cat foods
Midwestern Pet Foods recalls Sportmix dog and cat food products due to potential Salmonella contamination.
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Approval and availability of antimicrobials for use in food-producing animals
The availability and effectiveness of antimicrobials, including medically important antimicrobials, are important to support the health and welfare of…
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Withdrawal of FDA approval for animal drug products
Loss of an animal drug product can have adverse effects on animal health, animal welfare and food safety.
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Alert: Special Kitty® wet, canned cat food
Special Kitty® wet, canned cat food recalled due to health concerns.
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Alert: Eagle Mountain Pet Food Pro Balance dog food
Mid America Pet Food expands voluntary recall to include all the pet food brands it manufactured with a best by date before 10/31/2024 due to possible…
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Alert: Retriever dog food
TFP Nutrition is expanding their voluntary recall that was initiated to include all dry dog, dry cat, and catfish formulas manufactured in their…
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Alert: Member's Mark dog food
Mid America Pet Food expands voluntary recall to include all the pet food brands it manufactured with a best by date before 10/31/2024 due to possible…
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Alert: Performance Dog and Ground Beef Raw Pet Food
Performance Dog and Ground Beef Raw Pet Food recalled due to potential Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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Alert: Earthborn Holistic pet foods recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination
Midwestern Pet Foods recalls Earthborn Holistic pet foods due to potential Salmonella contamination.
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Alert: Sportstrail pet food
Midwestern Pet Foods recalls Sportstrail pet food products due to potential Salmonella contamination.
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Alert: Meow For More cat food
TFP Nutrition is expanding their voluntary recall that was initiated to include all dry dog, dry cat, and catfish formulas manufactured in their…
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Alert: Paws & Claws cat food
TFP Nutrition is expanding their voluntary recall that was initiated to include all dry dog, dry cat, and catfish formulas manufactured in their…