FDA finds Petag products have salmonella

Petag admitted the rawhide products came from overseas. In their website Petag states that all products and ingredients domestic. George Gill CEO and President stated they used oversea supplies because "they are cheaper from overseas." The FDA told Petag they "needed to establish good controls at the foreign supplier sites." The FDA investigation started because as per FDA a "sampling in 2004 was positive for salmonella which generated an FDA Import Alert."

From the report. "Mr. Gill said that we know there is a radiation symbol required, but that competitors are not placing them on their products where they should be. The "header" might be too busy on the PetAg labels for the radiation symbol to go there. He asked if it would be possible to place the symbol else where on the label or on the back or side of the product rather than the label panel itself."

In other documents it was revealed that Petag does not manufacture their products. They are a packager. Their websites states they manufacture all of their own products.

This information about Petag came to light through a recent Freedom of Information Act Request about problems with their other products. It is from a March 8, 2006 meeting. Please, see attached file.

Petag is the number one seller of puppy and kitten milk replacer. They also sell dog bones, cat and dog treats and bird toys. http://www.Petag.com