Pet Food Politics: The Chihuahua in the Coal Mine

The Pet Food Crisis by Marion Nestle is a gripping story of how a few telephone calls about sick cats set off the largest recall of consumer products in U.S.

history, leading to an international crisis over the safety of imported goods ranging from food to toothpaste, tires, and toys.

This book 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.

The author uncovers unexpected connections among the food supplies for pets, farm animals, and people and identifies glaring gaps in the global oversight of food safety.

This book is a must-read for anyone concerned about the safety of their pet's food and the broader implications for human health.