The vet and dog owner also think Vitalife's packages are misleading, because the smaller bags of Duck Tenders don't give any indication they are made in China. The bags have a seal on the front with a maple leaf, stating they are "Quality checked in Canada certified laboratories.
If that's Canada quality, then we are in trouble. Gleason told Go Public the product is tested in China for several contaminants, before being imported. He said Normerica hired local Chinese staff to oversee quality assurance from the company's China office. In addition, he said, the product testing is done in an independent Chinese lab.
Vitalife Duck Tenders are among several types of dog jerky treats imported into Canada from China, sold by various companies, under different brand names. The concerns from veterinarians and the FDA are about all chicken, duck and sweet potato jerky treats from China, not just those sold under the Vitalife label. Several other Vitalife products are made in Canada and Thailand and are not among the products of concern. Go Public asked Gleason why the bags don't indicate where they are made, but he didn't answer.
He also didn't explain why the company sources any products in China, given the concerns. The Duck Tenders bag reads, "Vitalife all natural dog treats are designed to contain no artificial colours, flavours, preservatives, byproducts or fillers.
Rosie's owner Wirsche reported the dog's death and suspected cause to Costco, but said it did nothing. She said that when she saw the treats on display at the Calgary Costco, she looked around for any customers buying it, planning to warn them. The retailer sent Wirsche an email, saying Costco is sorry Rosie died, but because the treats are tested, it sees no problem.
Even the FDA doesn't know why they are dying," said Wirsche. PetSmart is still selling the products too, but said it will remove all Chinese-made treats in Costco's response to Rosie's death was upsetting news to Vancouver dog owner Lynn Ross. Her Labradoodle developed pancreatitis after eating a different brand of Chinese-made jerky treats, also bought at Costco. Ross can't understand why Costco would continue to risk problems. It's terrible," said Ross.
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