About the Book

Marion Nestle, acclaimed author of "Food Politics, "now tells the gripping story of how, in early 2007, a few telephone calls about sick cats set off the largest recall of consumer products in U.S. history and an international crisis over the safety of imported goods ranging from food to toothpaste, tires, and toys. Nestle follows the trail of tainted pet food ingredients back to their source in China and along the supply chain to their introduction into feed for pigs, chickens, and fish in the United States, Canada, and other countries throughout the world. What begins as a problem "merely" for cats and dogs soon becomes an issue of tremendous concern to everyone. Nestle uncovers unexpected connections among the food supplies for pets, farm animals, and people and identifies glaring gaps in the global oversight of food safety.

Product Details

Media: Hardcover Book, 219 pages

Language: English

Publisher: University of California Press (Sep. 30th, 2008)

ISBN-10: 0520257812

ISBN-13: 9780520257818

Dimensions: 5.98 x 8.12 x 0.91 inches

Shipping Weight: 0.93 lbs

• Categories: General Pet Agriculture and Food