Wish we could fix this! Propylene Glycol in Dog Treats?! --- Canine Carry Outs (caninecarryouts.com ) and the Major health risk to our dogs

  

Canine Carry Outs
 (caninecarryouts.com ) and the Major health risk to our dogs 

Be well aware -- Smuckers, the owner o f Canine Carry Outs -- does NOT care about the health of our animals and is putting a chemical known as 'Propylene Glycol' the cousin of Ethylene Glycol (found in antifreeze) in these dog treats.  I knew when I first purchased them they put off an AWFUL chemical smell and now I refuse to purchase these or ever feed them to my dogs.   Our dogs health is THE most important thing, and for a company like Smuckers to just copy and paste a response is disgraceful. 

Please write to this company and tell them you want this chemical removed.   Here is Smucker's response to my concerns:

Dear ---- ,

Thank you for contacting The J.M. Smucker Co. regarding Canine Carry Outs®. We are a Company of pet lovers, and the quality and safety of our products has been of paramount importance to us for 120 years.

Propylene Glycol is commonly used to maintain moisture and flavor quality and is safe for consumption; approved for use in both human and dog food by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and has been used in a variety of products for more than 50 years, such as ice creams, margarine, frosting, salad dressings, and some candies. We care about the wellness and safety of all pets, including our own, and would never offer a product that wasn’t deemed safe by the FDA for pets to consume.

Dogs and cats have very different digestive systems and nutritional needs. Not all foods that are appropriate for dogs are suitable for cats. Propylene Glycol may cause adverse effects in cats.

As always, we remain committed to producing the high quality and safe products you have come to expect. If you should have further questions or need additional information, please visit us at caninecarryouts.com or give us a call at 1-800-252-7022.

Kind Regards,

Ty
Consumer Relations Representative

my response:

Wow, what a scripted copy and paste response to a serious concern brought forth by one of your customers.  I am not the only customer whom will not purchase your product again because of Propylene Glycol, and the FDA is so distant from being a trusted gov institution.

Although the FDA “generally recognizes” propylene glycol as safe, the EU had no hesitation to place a ban on the chemical because of the harmful side effects , such as the case of this man who experienced central nervous system depression after ingesting too much whiskey that contained propylene glycol.

This is largely due to the U.S.’s proclivity towards manufacturers and industry over environmental and public health, according to a statement made by Connecticut state senator Alex Bergstein to The Guardian.

“Generally, the EU has got it right. In the US we have a strong favoritism towards companies and manufacturers, to the extent that public health and the environment is being harmed. The pendulum has swung in an extreme way and it’s really going to take a general awakening by the public,” according to Bergstein.

Another reason why people think that propylene glycol is banned in Europe is because research shows that it may cause prolonged illness to people with kidney and liver problems. This is because people with kidney and liver problems are not able to clear propylene glycol from their bloodstream as effectively as possible.   Obviously, the same problem can be applied to our pets.   If a dog has a kidney or liver problem, is your company warning pet owners not to use this product?? I doubt that.  So Smuckers does not care about the chemicals it feeds our animals, and clings to the notion that this chemical is safe ; when in europe it is considered the opposite. 

I cant wait to post your copy / paste response to this all over the internet.  Consumers should be aware what they are putting in their animals when buying your garbage dog treats.