FDA investigates adverse events tied to Greenies; maker changes label: Federal regulators seek owner reports of adverse events that might be linked to treats

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KANSAS CITY, Mo.—S&M NuTec plans to change the label of the nation's top selling canine dental treat Greenies in response to media reports that at least 13 dogs have died from complications tied to ingestion of the product. As of March 1, PDAs Centerfor Veterinary Medicine (CVM) confirmed 35 complaints involving 34 dogs and one cat, prompting a regulatory investigation, says Linda Grassie, director of CVM's communications staff. According to reports, the product fails to break down and can become lodged in the dog's esophagus or intestine. Although the agency did not order the label change— which S&M NuTec terms a clarification — its inquiry into adverse reactions has driven a call for additional cases.