Summary of the eRumor:  
A warning from the Food and Drug Administration of a potential canine health risk that says that illness in dogs may be associate with consumed chicken jerky treats that are imported from China.
 

The Truth:  
The warning is real but no brand names have been listed, according to the notice released on November 18, 2011 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The warning can be found on the FDA web site.  Click for warning.

The  FDA warning said that in "the last 12 months, FDA has seen an increase in the number of complaints it received of dog illnesses associated with consumption of chicken jerky products imported from China. These complaints have been reported to FDA by dog owners and veterinarians." 

In September 2008 the FDA issued a similar warning regarding imported chicken jerky products for pets after they received a number of complaints.  Incidents of affected canines began to drop in 2009 but started rising again in late 2011, which sparked a second warning from the government agency.

It also warned that "Chicken jerky products should not be substituted for a balanced diet and are intended to be fed occasionally in small quantities."

updated 11/29/11

It was on Fox news earlier that 70 dogs have died as a result of eating chicken jerky treats made from chicken that has come from China. Kingdom Pets brand from Costco is one of them. Also certain Blue Buffalo brand pet foods have a recall for the same thing. Please re post and make sure all your doggie friends are aware of this!!

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