Treat Alert Information

WAGGIN TRAIN ALERT

On Nov. 18, 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a CVM update about chicken jerky treats for dogs. Consistent with their prior 2007 and 2008 statements, the FDA has been unable to determine a definitive cause of reported dog illnesses or a direct link to chicken jerky products. 　To date, extensive chemical and microbial testing performed by the FDA has not uncovered a contaminant or cause of illness from any chicken jerky treat, including Waggin Train treats. 　

The FDA continues to advise dog owners that chicken jerky products should not be substituted for a balanced diet, and are intended to be fed occasionally in small quantities. The FDA has previously reported that any association between dog illnesses and chicken jerky may be the result of dogs (primarily small dogs) consuming treats in excess of normal or recommended levels.

Consumers are encouraged to read and follow the feeding guidelines found on Waggin Train packages.

Waggin Train has a comprehensive food safety program in place to ensure the safety of our products. We only use high-quality ingredients in our products, and the production facilities are designed and operated to meet U.S. Department of Agriculture standards. We have a dedicated team of quality control experts in China – particularly, in the plants when Waggin Train products are being produced. They monitor various steps of the manufacturing process for safety and quality of the product. 　

The safety and efficacy of our products is our top priority, and consumers can and should continue to feed Waggin Train treats with total confidence.