FDA Finds 'Significant Violations' in Pet Food Processing at Nestle Purina Plant

Nestle Purina PetCare violated federal regulations during the manufacture of dog and cat foods at the company's Lehigh County plant, according to a warning letter issued this month by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, LehighValleyLive reports.

"Signifiant violations" were discovered during an FDA inspection conducted Sept. 15 through Oct. 1 at the 2050 Pope Road facility in South Whitehall Township, the letter says. It indicates low-acid canned foods may have been "prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions" at the plant and could sicken dogs and cats.

The FDA in its letter acknowledges receiving Nestle Purina's Oct. 15 written response to the inspection findings, but indicates the company must follow up with more specific information about its remediation efforts.

Nestle Purina spokesman Keith Schopp said Monday that he's confident the company's products do not pose a health risk to pets. There have been no recalls associated with lapses at the plant, he said.

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Source: LehighValleyLive