U.S. Assures Consumers of Pork Safety in Pet Food Recall(Page 3) Meanwhile, the USDA will compensate hog farmers affected by the tainted pet food, Kenneth Peterson, an assistant administrator for field operations at the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, said during a Thursday teleconference. "The pork and pork products from these animals will be destroyed," Peterson added. Each year, more than 105 million hogs are slaughtered in the United States, the AP said. More information For more information on pet food, visit the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Related Links
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