December 29, 2024
(press release)
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Dear Valued Customers, We understand public concern surrounding the recent avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks and their potential impact on the raw pet food industry – and ultimately, our pets’ health. As a team full of pet parents ourselves, we believe in open and honest communication with our valued customers, and we appreciate the opportunity to provide you with more information on Carnivore Meat Company’s commitment to food safety and quality. Carnivore Meat Company is fully committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality. We go to great lengths to ensure the quality and safety of our products. To ensure the highest level of safety, every ingredient supplier undergoes a rigorous approval process that includes 3rd Party GFSI Certifications, HACCP control documents and must have a full supplier disclosure regarding the safety of their materials. We have been taking great lengths to further protect pets & their parents from Avian Influenza. Our poultry suppliers are part of the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP), which is a collaborative program involving poultry industry, state, and federal authorities that aims to monitor and stop the spread of dangerous diseases like avian influenza in captive birds, especially those raised for food. The birds are regularly tested for avian influenza, and any flocks with positive birds – even if there are only a few – are euthanized to further prevent spread of the disease. The birds are housed in open enclosures to prevent exposure to disease from wild birds and to limit possible transmission between captive flocks. Only healthy birds that test negative prior to slaughter are being processed. Our suppliers have also implemented enhanced biosecurity measures, including PPE for personnel that come into contact with birds, limiting personnel onsite, and detailed procedures minimizing risks for vehicles that enter the property. We’ve also conducted an extensive review of our supply chain and can confirm that Carnivore Meat Company is not implicated in any recalls related to avian influenza, and we do not source poultry from any of the affected areas. Our suppliers are fully committed to maintaining the health of their flocks and will continue to follow all recommendations to prevent avian influenza. As this is a rapidly evolving situation, we will continue to monitor all available information on this topic and update protocols as necessary. We are confident in the safety of our products, and we appreciate you placing your trust in us to provide your pets with the highest quality raw food and treats. Regards, Your Partners at Carnivore Meat Company
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