FDA says 580 pets have died from jerky-caused illness

(Reuters) – The Food and Drug Administration has turned to pet owners for help in an ongoing investigation into jerky products, most made in China, that have killed nearly 600 dogs and cats. Since 2007, roughly 3,600 dogs and 10 cats have fallen ill – and more than 580 have died – from eating the sliced and dried meat products, the food inspection agency said in an update on Tuesday. …