In Brazil, Civil Police of Minas Gerais are investigating nine dogs’ deaths following their consumption of Bassar Pet Food brand snacks. Brazilian authorities believe Bassar’s products may contain toxic ethylene glycol. The company believes the contaminant originated with an ingredient supplier, Tecno Clean. Bassar Pet Food’s factory is located in […]

A raw material used to make pet food has been blamed for a number of dog deaths in Brazil. The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (Mapa) has suspended the use of two batches of propylene glycol after reports of animal illness. Propylene glycol is a permitted additive for animal […]