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  • Health Alert.

    Invasive Species Alert: Zebra Mussels in Aquarium Moss Balls

    PIJAC wishes to inform you of an important invasive species threat that was recently discovered in the U.S. Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha), which are regarded as one of the most troublesome invasive species in North America, have been discovered within a variety of moss ball products designed for aquarium use, including products being sold and… Learn More

  • Investigation Notice: Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Small Pet Turtles

    February 24, 2021 – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that the agency and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of human Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to contact with small pet turtles. Twenty-two cases of human Salmonella Typhimurium infections have been reported in seven states between… Learn More

  • Press Release.

    Statement On January 2021 Hawaii Supreme Court Decision On Commercial Marine Licenses

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Statement from PIJAC Vice President of Government Affairs Bob Likins: Alexandria, Va. – January 25, 2021 – “The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council is disappointed by the recent Hawaii Supreme Court ruling on commercial marine licenses (CML). We believe that the decision goes well beyond interpreting the State Supreme Court decision on aquarium permits… Learn More

  • Update on Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Pet Hedgehogs

    January 14, 2021 – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials in several states and Canada have closed the investigation of a multistate occurrence of human Salmonella typhimurium infections linked to contact with hedgehogs. Forty-nine cases of human Salmonella typhimurium infections were reported in 25 states between April 12 and… Learn More

  • Press Release.

    Coalition Reminds Lawmakers That ‘Pet Care Is Essential’ As COVID-19 Cases Surge

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Alexandria, Va. – December 9, 2020 – The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), along with a broad coalition of pet care community organizations and companies, is urging everyone who represents a business that provides for the care of pets to sign a new open letter to lawmakers regarding the essential nature… Learn More

  • Health Alert.

    Update on Outbreak Investigation of Human Salmonella Muenster Infections Linked to Pet Bearded Dragons

    November 24, 2020 – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials in several states investigated a multistate outbreak of human Salmonella Muenster infections linked to pet bearded dragons. The investigation is now over. CDC will continue to work with state public health partners to monitor for Salmonella infections linked to… Learn More


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