tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post4588665352236661559..comments2024-02-10T08:35:39.336-05:00Comments on Telling Secrets: DO NOT buy Milo's Kitchen Chicken JerkyElizabeth Kaetonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06787552280232329081noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-43370825510362565942020-06-05T08:22:57.438-04:002020-06-05T08:22:57.438-04:00My rescue puggle's favorite treat has been Mil...My rescue puggle's favorite treat has been Milo's Kitchen Chicken Jerky. In the last 6 months, the price dropped to $5.60 (from the normal $12-$14). I thought it was great. Then I started to wonder why. A google search returned your post. Now I understand why the price is cut in half. But I'm furious that Chewy continues to sell it with no warning. After reading your post, I immediately ceased buying it. Thankfully my baby and none of our foster dogs got sick from it (that we know of). But I'm extremely grateful for your post since there's no guarantee something wouldn't happen if we kept buying it. I'm glad your dog's recovered. Thanks so much for making this post :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03655019368618043756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-18753565946574739662018-07-17T09:50:05.501-04:002018-07-17T09:50:05.501-04:00Well, I bought a bag of these two days ago. On the...Well, I bought a bag of these two days ago. On the front of the bag (but at the bottom), it says they were made in Arkansas, and my dog loves them. Haven't even had them for a full 48 hours yet, and as soon as she sees the bag (which is kept in a drawer with her food) she's whimpering and whining with her tail going ballistic! I'm quite sure they're safe now, as her stomach is sensitive to any food and treats that have something wrong with them.RayRay Risinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06550706859138453416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-48846604575744318922018-06-29T02:28:20.311-04:002018-06-29T02:28:20.311-04:00Such a great post. thanks for sharing. We have als...Such a great post. thanks for sharing. We have also best beef jerky providers in Australia. <br /><br /><a href="http://24kjerky.com/" rel="nofollow">Best Beef Jerky in Australia</a>Jack Oliverhttp://24kjerky.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-27434363776068777992017-03-01T06:36:22.141-05:002017-03-01T06:36:22.141-05:00Thanks for the tip. Its a nice post! Those who Do...Thanks for the tip. Its a nice post! Those who <a href="https://www.4petneeds.com/dog" rel="nofollow"><b>Dog food Online</b></a> are really loved by their dogs!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13466755320928443148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-11161453528229524882015-10-02T13:56:37.474-04:002015-10-02T13:56:37.474-04:00Good afternoon. I'm writing from PR, and I st...Good afternoon. I'm writing from PR, and I started giving my little Princess, Milo's Kitchen Chicken jerky, about 7 months now, and she absolutely loves them. I had never heard about the FDA investigation until today, because I ran out, and was trying to see where I could buy more, since the store I get them from, the price is ridiculous. Anyway, I came across your story, which I know was a few years back, but it hit me like a ton of bricks, because I'm thinking..."I've given my little Princess these treats for all these months, without realizing that I was feeding her a product not inspected by any Quality Control Inspector, since I'm sure in China, they lack on Quality Controls. But, I'm done, I will not give her anymore of these treats, she will just have to learn to enjoy another kind of treats.... ;-( My Princess is very precious to me, and I've cried over little things that have happened to her, and cannot image what you went thru with your doggy because of someone else's negligence. I will write to Del Monte, since they have a plant here in PR, and it's a Puerto Rican company, and ask them what the hellish are they thinking putting a product on the market that can harm our dogs!!! I'm one Puerto Rican who will not stand for any bullying against our pets, since they are like our children, we love them as much as we love our kids, mothers, fathers, etc. I say bullying, because that is exactly what they are doing, since they are aware of the negligence, but they keep looking the other way because they don't care. Well, I will make them care! I will post this in my facebook page, and believe me, news here spread like fire, and they will feel the heat. I hope you have a good day. VivianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-12434809132736623082015-07-11T02:09:38.751-04:002015-07-11T02:09:38.751-04:00Thanks for such a nice post! Those who Buy Dog Foo...Thanks for such a nice post! Those who <a href="http://www.petzy.com/" rel="nofollow">Buy Dog Food Online<br /> </a> are really loved by their dogs!<br />Petzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424157820371631648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-27227080456414572302014-03-31T13:02:04.819-04:002014-03-31T13:02:04.819-04:00I could have written this same exact story myself,...I could have written this same exact story myself, except instead of Milo's Kitchen it was Waggin' Train Dog Treats. My dog became violently ill after eating these chicken jerky treats last week. Purina was less than useless when I contacted them too. I had no idea these treats were toxic. I noticed today that the Milo's Kitchen chicken jerky strips are now made in the USA. At least they have made some changes thanks to the hard work of pet owners like you! Your story has given me the courage to return Waggin' Train Dog Treats to Walmart...maybe they will remove them, maybe not. But if one dog can be saved some pain and suffering it would be worth it!Ginabnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-10886363204043587332014-03-29T15:28:52.042-04:002014-03-29T15:28:52.042-04:00Milos Kitchen Chicken Jerky Treats are now back on...Milos Kitchen Chicken Jerky Treats are now back on the shelf with big MADE IN THE USA tags all over the package. I bought a bag for my dog. When I opened it, there was a smell of old bologna, not the chicken-y smell of the old treats. The new treats are rubbery and obviously not meat in its natural form so I checked the ingredients. "Chicken (not chicken breast), soy flour, sugar, glycerin, textured soy protein, gals, guar gum, chemicals, etc, garlic powder, BHA, natural smoke flavor...." I threw the contents of the bag in the trash. The following is the comment I just emailed to Del Monte:<br />My dog used to love your chicken jerky. When, oddly enough, I could suddenly no longer find it at the usual places, I tried other treats. I wasn't willing to pay your high price for the sausages or whatever, but I was willing to pay it for the chicken jerky, which was real chicken breast meat. Months went by. I wondered what happened. I saw that you still made beef jerky (he doesn't care for it) and the others, so why no chicken? Surely, there was no chicken shortage. We made do with other homemade treats for a very long time. <br /><br />I was so excited yesterday to find the familiar bag on the shelf. I bought a 15 oz. bag and couldn't wait to give one to Dobbsy. Imagine my surprise when the thing I pulled out was not 'jerky' at all. It was a rubbery piece of something that no longer resembled chicken breast meat. The old version smelled like chicken when I opened each bag. This smells like bologna. My dog ate a couple and he isn't happy either. <br /><br />I'm curious by nature, so I decided to suss out the details. I found numerous articles about the original jerky coming from China and the problems associated it. I don't buy ANY prepared food for human consumption - I check every jar and can - that comes from China. I am certainly not going to feed it to my dog, even though he didn't seem to have any ill effects from them. <br /><br />China has no dependable oversight for its food and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing. But I'm sure you know that. <br /><br />I looked at the new bag of 'jerky' and I see the big, bright Made in the USA tag. The light is beginning to dawn. I check the ingredients and there's the story. I do not feed my dog soy flour, textured soy protein or sugar. The old version was chicken BREAST and one or two insignificant additives. The texture of the meat was recognizable. This stuff doesn't look like anything real.<br /><br />Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that in order to make up for cost savings with the dirt cheap product that was being manufactured in China, you had to add soy and a lot of other useless fillers, plus 'chicken' instead of chicken breast. Who knows what part of the chicken? But, OH BOY, this stuff is now made in the USA!<br /><br />I thought Del Monte was better than this. Looks like good old American greed has won again. You should have been honest enough to label the package 'new recipe'. I'd pay a higher price to get the original treats made in the USA.<br /><br />I won't be buying your treats again. None of them. I refuse to support a company that tries to fool its customer base (guilt by omission) to support its profit motives. Del Monte has been a trusted name and product in my house, my mother's house and my grandmother's house as long as I can remember and I'm over 40. <br /><br />But, I'm willing to give that up now as I see evidence that the company is no longer run with the same scruples of the original company. I'll take the time to ferret out all of your subsidiaries, too, and find other brands to replace those as well. You have plenty of competition out there. Thank goodness for Google.<br /><br />The loss of my little expenditures won't make a ripple in your global profit pool. I know that. But I'll feel good about the choices I make, not only for myself and my family, but my pets as well. <br /><br />Good-bye Del Monte. Too bad I can't wish you well. <br /><br />Bless you, Elizabeth, for your positive, good spirited blog.Commentorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16354295622032250298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-58535480141675335812013-11-12T20:15:47.781-05:002013-11-12T20:15:47.781-05:00Years ago, I owned a Shih Tzu-Poodle mix. One day ...Years ago, I owned a Shih Tzu-Poodle mix. One day I gave her a Greenies Dental Chew and part of it got lodged in her throat. Now when I see Greenies at the stores, I just cringe! I don't recommend them for small dogs with small teeth. <br /><br />- Karen<br /> Chino Valley, AZKarennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-66618293485050348362013-10-30T09:28:45.990-04:002013-10-30T09:28:45.990-04:00Sir or Madame - You would be very foolish, indeed,...Sir or Madame - You would be very foolish, indeed, given China's track record, to continue to purchase pet food of any sort from that country. I clearly remember when infant formula made in China was recalled because the government there allows manufacturers to put Melatonin into infant formula. Still does. Infant formula made in China is banned in the US. <br /><br />So, I repeat:<br /><br />PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE ANY PET FOOD MADE IN CHINA. Elizabeth Kaetonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787552280232329081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-46884125084696116392013-10-29T14:15:00.068-04:002013-10-29T14:15:00.068-04:00Thanks for the tip. I always support made in China...Thanks for the tip. I always support made in China products before those made in this country. It was unfortunate to hear about this one. I will continue to search for only the best products made in China. They are innovative and cost effective. So much for Milos. Do you know of any made in China pet treats that you like/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-51066459097272967932013-10-25T23:59:08.791-04:002013-10-25T23:59:08.791-04:00Any newer news on these awful dog treats.....we ju...Any newer news on these awful dog treats.....we just had a female lab die and we think it is from those treats. She was perfectly healthy and then in a matter of a week she passes away due to Kidney failure (the vet even said it seemed like the dog was poisoned but they couldn't find anything). And the symptoms were exactly what was mentioned in the news paper article about the 2007 incident. <br />I was just wondering if you keep pushing to stop the sale of the treats, started a petition, or anything that I can contribute to, to prevent any other dogs from dying or getting sick.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500104941657206412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-22692769503778674782013-10-24T19:14:11.671-04:002013-10-24T19:14:11.671-04:00Remember the whole scandal when it was discovered ...Remember the whole scandal when it was discovered that China was putting Melatonin in infant formula? It's band in the US but is still fed to babies in China.<br /><br />BOTTOM LINE: Do not buy ANYTHING that you or your pet can ingest that comes from China. Elizabeth Kaetonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787552280232329081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-89593475503341853892013-10-24T09:32:16.987-04:002013-10-24T09:32:16.987-04:00I lost my little Poodle and 3 Ferrets to the big D...I lost my little Poodle and 3 Ferrets to the big Dog Food problem with China. You think they would have learned from that. We lost so many beautiful pets then and here we go again. Will the United States never learn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-33319938239436239212013-10-22T14:48:46.025-04:002013-10-22T14:48:46.025-04:00Sad that this is still happening.
WHY the US stil...Sad that this is still happening. <br />WHY the US still buys any type of food product for human or pets is beyond me! <br /><br />http://www.nbcnews.com/health/pet-jerky-treat-mystery-nearly-600-animals-dead-still-no-8C11436330 <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-34838945533563235522013-10-22T14:47:47.915-04:002013-10-22T14:47:47.915-04:00This appears to still be a problem.
WHY ON EARTH ...This appears to still be a problem. <br />WHY ON EARTH we still buy food products from China, is totally beyond me. <br />here is the link....http://www.nbcnews.com/health/pet-jerky-treat-mystery-nearly-600-animals-dead-still-no-8C11436330 <br />Sad - so much government but no one seems to be able to solve anything.. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-23158575383801565792013-02-12T22:28:12.264-05:002013-02-12T22:28:12.264-05:00I have given my 2yr. old shepherd Millo's chic...I have given my 2yr. old shepherd Millo's chicken jerky since they first came out. We have never had a problem- thank goodness ! Now that I have read these horrible stories about dogs getting sick and in some cases dying, I will never feed her any brand of chicken jerky again! To those of you who have lost their beloved pet-my heart goes out to you. SHAME on Del-monte for producing these products w/chicken from China! Don't think I'll by ANY PRODUCTS from Del-monte anymore! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-53643960822760420152013-01-22T05:28:04.787-05:002013-01-22T05:28:04.787-05:00Not only should you not buy products made in China...Not only should you not buy products made in China, but make sure it's labeled made in the USA WITH USA grown chicken/beef/etc. Many pet products are labeled made in the USA because they technically are MADE here, but with chicken they purchased from China! Oh how it makes my blood boil! I bet it makes honest companies pretty pissed too when they do their best to offer a safe, healthy product to their customers because they love their animals as much as we love ours, yet they keep having to deal with the crap that the majority of the pet food industry gets away with selling while blatantly lying to everyone about how great and healthy their poison is.Karinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-56890064966316168672013-01-16T20:27:33.869-05:002013-01-16T20:27:33.869-05:00I came across your site while searching for info o...I came across your site while searching for info on Milo's. We have 3 dogs & their morning & evening treats have been Milo's Chicken grillers. They love them. I read labels (ingredients) I feel stupid that I didn't even see "Made in CHINA". In Nov my 13 yr old Sheltie Mandy all of a sudden started have extreme diarrhea and then vomiting. Quit eating & drinking. Our other 2 didn't show signs of anything so we thought maybe it was finally time & her arthritis meds were creating problems. Took her to our vets & they didn't know anything. Took her back a week later & they put her on IV's but told us she probably wouldn't get better. The next morning we chose to put her to sleep. If I had only thought about the treats but since none of the others were sick we didn't even think about it. I'm just sick now, I miss her so much and we've also changed vets since then.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086723230949752314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-18829969511575453572013-01-10T23:28:55.070-05:002013-01-10T23:28:55.070-05:00Milo's Kitchen has recalled two of its treats ...Milo's Kitchen has recalled two of its treats as of January 9, 2013.<br /><br />http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recall/milos-kitchen-chicken-jerky-chicken-grillers-dog-treats-recall/<br /><br />Dog parents please be aware: all pet-grade chicken is exported from China. Just because a product states that it is "made in the USA" does not preclude its ingredients from being sourced from other countries. <br /><br />It is for that reason several years ago I stopped feeding my miniature dachshund any food or treat products containing poultry (if the chicken is contaminated, what's to say that duck and turkey aren't as well?).<br /><br />Please avoid processed dog foods containing chicken--they are poisoning our pets. I hope that those of you who lost your dear dogs file a class action suit against Del Monte. My heart breaks for your losses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-64922656688063324662013-01-10T19:45:22.335-05:002013-01-10T19:45:22.335-05:00Well finally SOMETHING was done, but not because d...Well finally SOMETHING was done, but not because dogs were getting sick, but because there was antibiotic residue left behind on this same product...hmmmm. And it's a VOLUNTARY recall, kinda makes the company look good, huh?<br />I have written letters to Petsmart and Petco asking them to remove ALL products from these brands from their shelves. There are many other great safe products already..and make in the USA.Stone8pinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-13335887510093608112013-01-06T19:23:48.531-05:002013-01-06T19:23:48.531-05:00I never heard of the warning until today. I unknow...I never heard of the warning until today. I unknowingly fed these treats to my dog. He had horrible bloody diarrhea, vomiting and his blood tests said extremely high liver enzymes. The liver enzymes went down with medication in the first two weeks, then he passed away in the night a few days later (just 2 weeks ago). He was still getting the treats the entire time as I didn't know that is what was causing it. The vet said it might have been his arthritis medication causing him to be sick. BUt he had been on that for 2 years with no problems. Now I read all these stories of people who have lost their dogs with exact same symptoms. I feel so guilty that a snack I gave him may have ended his life. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-19425806515483176242013-01-02T09:19:55.506-05:002013-01-02T09:19:55.506-05:00How is this exact milo's kitchen brand chicken...How is this exact milo's kitchen brand chicken treats still being sold? Not knowing about this, I purchased these at Walmart last night and gave my dogs each one and an hour ago one of them woke up from a nap on the couch and slide down off the couch and for about 5 minutes had trouble walking and fell over onto his side 4 times. As you can imagine I was very scared. He seems ok now but will not be recieving any more of this poison as a treat and yoi can bet I will not have a nice tone when I go to Walmart. This was today 1-2-201. This has been going on since 2007 ? WTF is going on?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-71451897152616235662012-12-04T17:55:05.824-05:002012-12-04T17:55:05.824-05:00Jennifer and Brenda - I'm so very sorry for wh...Jennifer and Brenda - I'm so very sorry for what has happened to your beloved dogs. If this article and your posts can prevent one more person from buying this awful product, it will have been worth it. If we can convince Milo's Kitchen to stop getting their chicken from China, it will be a great victory.<br /><br />I have noticed that they have stopped advertizing on my local TV channels. I'm grateful for that.Elizabeth Kaetonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787552280232329081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-28377695738341079902012-12-02T18:37:48.335-05:002012-12-02T18:37:48.335-05:00Thank you for this page! A week and a half ago I ...Thank you for this page! A week and a half ago I regretably fed my 8 year old Rottweiler a Milo's Kitchen jerky treat. Within 24 hours he became lethargic and refused to eat, on day 3 he began vomiting followed by severe bloody diarrhea and a 105 temp! He was hospitalized for 3 days before bleeding out and passing away. We are heart broken and FURIOUS at the same time. This is such an unfair way to lose a family member! We are currently working w/ the FDA who is having a necropsy and further testing done. NOTHING will bring our dog back, but I will fight til a change is made! No one should ever have to lose their dog this way.Jennifer Kutchnoreply@blogger.com