Publications by authors named "April Hodges"
Background: International distribution of contaminated foods can be a source of infections in people and can contribute to the spread of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria across countries. We report an investigation led by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and state governmental officials into a multistate outbreak of salmonellosis linked to pig ear pet treats.
Methods: Pig ear treats and companion dogs were tested for by state officials and the FDA.
Article Synopsis
- Four healthy domestic shorthair cats showed acute vomiting and ataxia after eating a canned cat food, leading to positive ethylene glycol (EG) tests despite no known EG exposure.
- Blood tests revealed mild abnormalities, and all cats were treated for suspected EG poisoning, recovering fully within 48 hours.
- The cat food was recalled days later for excessive choline chloride, with testing showing levels significantly higher than recommended, suggesting choline toxicosis could mimic EG poisoning in cats.
Dietary exogenous thyrotoxicosis is infrequently observed in pet food. A retrospective evaluation of pet food investigations (PFI) was conducted for 17 dogs, including review of medical records, dietary and environmental exposure interviews, food testing, and regulatory action. Five PFIs occurring between 2016 and 2018 involved 7 food products including 2 food types, jerky treats or canned food, made from beef or bison.
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