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Update on Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Pet Hedgehogs
November 13, 2020 – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials in several states and Canada are continuing to investigate a multistate occurrence of human Salmonella typhimurium infections linked to contact with hedgehogs. Forty-one cases of human Salmonella typhimurium infections have been reported in 20 states between April 12 and… Learn More
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National Reptile Awareness Day Is Oct 21: Five Things To Know About Reptile Pets
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alexandria, Va. – October 14, 2020 – In celebration of National Reptile Awareness Day on October 21, the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) is spreading the word that with informed selection and proper care, reptiles such as lizards, snakes and turtles can make the perfect pet companion. Reptiles have advantages over… Learn More
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Statement On The Heroes Act Provisions That Threaten Pet Ownership From Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council President And CEO Mike Bober
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council and the responsible pet care community support the provisions in H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, that provide relief to those suffering from the impacts of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. However, Section 402—Trade of Injurious Species and Species That Pose a Risk to Human Health—goes beyond that… Learn More
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Investigation Notice: Human Salmonella Muenster Infections Linked to Pet Bearded Dragons
October 1, 2020 – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that the agency is investigating a multistate occurrence of human Salmonella Muenster infections linked to contact with bearded dragons. Thirteen cases of human Salmonella Muenster infections have been reported in eight states between February 23 and August 22, 2020. In interviews,… Learn More
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Investigation Notice: Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Pet Hedgehogs
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that the agency is investigating a multistate occurrence of human Salmonella typhimurium infections linked to contact with hedgehogs. Thirty-two cases of human Salmonella typhimurium infections have been reported in 17 states between April 12 and August 11, 2020. Of 23 people interviewed, 16 reported they… Learn More
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Statement On Illegal Marine Ornamental Fish Collection Arrest From Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council Vice President Of Government Affairs Bob Likins
“The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council has learned that the Hawaii Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) has made an arrest for the illegal collection of marine ornamental fish. We applaud Hawaiian law enforcement’s diligent monitoring of the fishery and swift enforcement action against all violators of current laws. PIJAC supports the efforts of… Learn More
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