The company’s pet food manufacturing facility in New Jersey was not in compliance with some sanitation and cGMP standards, and some finished product tested positive for pathogens.
The company is increasing procurement, testing and manufacturing of its VeriGEN vitamin premix to continue serving pet food processors during the COVID-19 crisis.
The pet retail chain will remain open and offer curbside pickup in the 34 states it operates in, as well as delivery services at select locations in 17 states.
The J.M. Smucker Company has appointed Cory Onell as senior vice president to lead the company's retail sales operations and manage customer and brand commercialization.
These essential activities include food safety and animal inspection services that, if stopped, could impact food safety, animal welfare and public health.