US Sues Raw Pet Food Maker; Says 2/3 of Recent Samples Had Pathogens

Federal Prosecutors Move to Shut Down a Raw Pet Food Maker After Nearly a Decade of Contamination Findings

DOJ sued Darwin's Natural Pet Products, alleging repeated pathogen contamination. Pathogens appeared in 12 of 18 recent FDA samples.

Complaint seeks to shut down Darwin's Natural Pet products manufacturer

The Department of Justice has filed a complaint seeking to close down a pet food manufacturer whose raw products have made people and pets sick, causing kidney damage in a four-year-old boy and killing several dogs and cats.The complaint seeks to permanently enjoin Gary T. Tashjian, through his business, Arrow Reliance Inc., also doing business as Darwin’s Natural Pet Products, from making and selling raw pet food.

Justice Department sues Tukwila pet food company over contamination

TUKWILA, Wash. — The Justice Department has sued a Tukwila pet food company, accusing it of selling contaminated products for years.

DOJ sues WA pet food company, claims unsanitary conditions led to repeated contaminations

The civil complaint alleges that the Tukwila-based company violates federal law by “failing to follow preventive controls requirements and causing uncooked pet food to become adulterated.”

Justice Department sues Washington pet food maker over contamination claims

The United States has filed a civil complaint seeking to permanently enjoin a Washington state pet food manufacturer from producing and selling adulterated pet food, according to the Justice Department.

US sues raw pet food maker; says 2/3 of recent samples had pathogens

The U.S. has sued a raw pet food maker, arguing that its product pose a threat to pets and their families.