Kucinich demands answers from FDA about pet food recall

[PhilipShore]

Raw Story

Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asking pointed questions about the pet food recall that has now affected 60 million cans of food and at least four pet food manufacturers.

"Frankly, I was not surprised to read about the wheat gluten poisoning incident," Roger Barlow, executive vice president of Catfish Farmers of America told the Toronto Daily News. "We know that Chinese fish farmers routinely use a variety of chemicals and antibiotics banned in the U.S. for use in or around human food, and that residues of these substances remain in the fish after harvest."

Imports of catfish from China are up 1,055% in 2007, and there is growing concern over how much might be reaching American mouths. The FDA currently only examines 1.3% of all food imported into the United States, according to the Associated Press.

The nationwide recall expanded on Monday, as manufacturer Eight in One, Inc. recalled pet treats for dogs, cats, and ferrets that may have been infected with salmonella. The bacteria could infect humans if handled, reports the AP.

http://rawstory.com/news/2007/Kucinich_demands_answers_from_FDA_about_0402.html

[newscott]

1. So when does the people food recall start?

:sarcasm:

[DemBones DemBones]

2. You can be sure Dennis Kucinich is concerned about that

as well as about the contaminated pet food.

[dweller]

3. Finally FDA blocks wheat gluten from Chinese company in pet food investigation

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x562488

there ya go.
dp

[NYC]

4. Chinese fish farmers...use...chemicals & antibiotics banned in U.S.

...Chinese fish farmers routinely use a variety of chemicals and antibiotics banned in the U.S...

It's a matter of time before something happens to people.

[lonestarnot]

5. Delmonte issued a recall on treats today.

Chinese eat dogs and make coats out of cats. So WTF?

[SnoopDog]

6. I sent $20.08 to Dennis earlier today...

If nothing else, it is to tell him he is a true and appreciated Democrat...

[mhatrw]

7. Dennis' questions are nice but he forgot the most important ones.

Which US broker/distributor wholesaled the poisoned gluten to Menu Foods?

What other food manufacturers did this US broker/distributor wholesale poisoned gluten to?

Why is the FDA withholding this critical information from the public?

See: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x560863

[Tellurian]

8. There should be a formal investigation

never mind a letter- as mhatrw says, if he's going to do something why not try to be effective for a change!