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PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE Food Protection Trends, Vol 33, No. 2, p. 83–94 Copyright 2013, International Association for Food Protection 6200 Aurora Ave., Suite 200W, Des Moines, IA 50322-2864 © Spatial-temporal Distribution of the 2007 Melamineassociated Nephrotoxic Renal Failure Outbreak among Pets and Factors Associated with Pet Survival STELLA O. SASANYA,1 SUSAN OLET,2 ROBERT LITTLEFIELD,3 CHARLES L. STOLTENOW4 AND MARGARET L. KHAITSA5* The Great Plains Institute of Food Safety, North Dakota State University, P.O. Box 6050, NDSU Dept. 7640, Fargo, ND 58108-6050, USA 1 Dept. of Statistics, North Dakota State University, Dept. 2770, P.O. Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050, USA 2 Dept. of Communication, North Dakota State University, Dept. 2310, P.O. Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050, USA 3 Dept. of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University, Dept. 7630, P.O. Box 6050 Fargo, ND 58108-6050, USA 4 Dept. of Veterinary and Microbiological Sciences, North Dakota State University, Dept. 7690, P.O. Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050, USA 5 SUMMARY This study describes the spatial-temporal distribution of the 2007 melamine-associated nephrotoxic renal failure outbreak among pets and factors associated with pet survival. A retrospective case series was performed using melamine-associated consumer complaint data obtained from United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration. Data represented 10,109 pets (5,284 dogs and 4,408 cats). Spatial-temporal distributions and factors associated with pet characteristics and survival were analyzed using EpiInfo version 3.2 and SAS version 9.2. Overall, 194 pet food brands were allegedly contaminated with melamine, with seven major brands affecting 71% of the pets. The reports were received between March and July, 2007 and came from all 50 states. The same percentage of pet deaths (45%) was observed in cats and dogs. kidney failure was the commonest (27%) clinical sign reported. Pet survival was significantly (P < 0.05) associated with region, reported renal failure, hospitalization, and interaction between region and period of case reporting. Pets hospitalized and those without reported renal failure were 1.2 and 1.3 times more likely to survive than those not hospitalized (OR, 1.22; 95% CI, 1.08, 1.39, P < 0.0020) and those with renal failure (OR, 1.27; 95% CI, 1.09, 1.47, P < 0. 0016), respectively. Overall, pets from the Northeast and the South were more likely to survive than those from the Midwest or west, particularly during the first period of case reporting. Survival was not influenced by pet species or pet food brands. Using the FDA consumer complaints surveillance data, this study describes the spatial-temporal distribution of reported melamine-associated nephrotoxicity among cats and dogs during 2007 in the U.S. and identifies variables associated with survival of affected pets. *Author for correspondence: Phone: +1 701.231.5946; Fax: +1 701.231.9692; E-mail: Margaret.khaitsa@ndsu.edu MARCH–APRIL 2013 FOOD PROTECTION TRENDS 83 http://www.foodprotection.org/files/food-protection-trends/Mar-13-Sasanya.pdf

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Food Protection Trends - March/April 2013

Food Protection Trends - March/April 2013
Contents
COMMENTARY
Predictors of Eating Raw or Undercooked Meat , Poultry , Seafood, and Eggs among Older Adults
Chemical Decontamination of Footwear Soles
“...Melamine-associated Nephrotoxic Renal Failure Outbreak among Pets...”
A How-to Guide to Develop and Conduct Validations
BEYOND THE BIO
SPECIAL INTEREST PAPER
general fund statement
PDG HIGHLIGHT
INDUSTRY PRODUCTS
COMING EVENTS

Food Protection Trends - March/April 2013