The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just found PETAG responsible for the tainted formula that sickened and killed infant animals. An
independent lab analysis of the product showed insufficient nutrition,
extreme levels of fiber and toxic levels of heavy metal copper.
PETAG is the number one manufacturer of kitten and puppy milk in the world as per the company's website. Their formulas KMR and Esbilac sickened and killed many animals in 2009. These formulas are also used for orphaned wildlife such as cheetahs, raccoons, squirrels and opossums who also died.
Only after the FDA began their investigation did PETAG publicly admit on their website that their KMR kitten formula was bad and should not be used. This was after months of reports of kittens and other animals who got diarrhea and died. Even though the company admitted on their website that they received multiple complaints CEO and co-owner George
Gill told the FDA that they only received one complaint.
COO and company owner Darlene Frudakis admitted in a December 17, 2009 radio interview that their KMR formula was spoiled from heat and should not be used. Unfortunately Frudakis did not alert consumers or distributors of the problems with the product. She merely posted a small note on the company website.
The tainted product is still on store shelves. The FDA does not have the power to force recalls on pet food items. The company must initiate their own recalls. PETAG has not done this.
