Evidence graph · finding
PrecedentinfoVerified2006-01-15
Greenies (2006–07): treats lodged and failed to break down; ≥13 deaths; class settlement; reformulated
CNN/Baltimore Sun reported dental chews lodging in esophagus/intestine and not digesting; FDA CVM had 35 complaints by March 2006; $5M suit; class action alleged NuTec 'knew about the concerns of its customers but failed to warn'; confidential settlement 2007; Mars reformulated with break points.
Sources (3)
- Baltimore Sun — Picking a bone with Greeniesnews2006-01-15Verified
- Missouri Lawyers Media — Dog treat maker settles federal lawsuitnews2007-09-19Verified
- US Recall News — Greenies updatenews2006-02-15Verified
Upstream: what leads here
- Nothing upstream.