Is the U.S. government banning food imports from China?
No. FDA officials said last week that all of the contaminated wheat gluten came from one plant in China and all of the contaminated rice protein concentrate came from one other plant in China. Our borders are not closed to all imports from China. Q: People who have lost confidence in the safety of commercial pet food want to cook and serve “human” food. Is there a right way to do this? A: The AVMA Web site includes a page with the title, “Tips on Cooking Fluffy and Fido a Home-Cooked Meal.” They start with the premise that it’s not recommended, because proper pet nutrition is “very complicated” and varies widely from species to species. But if home-cooked pet meals are the way you want to go, they suggest you consult your veterinarian — and look at books and Web sites recommended by AVMA. More on that below. Q: Is there a wrong way to feed people food to pets? A: “Table scraps should definitely not be a part of your pet’s diet,” said AVMA President Roger Mahr, who is a veterinarian. “
