Employee Fired For Exposing Expired and Bug Infested Treats – Truth about Pet Food

A now former employee of Platinum Pet Treats posted several videos on TikTok showing what he was required to do as part of his job. In one video he was instructed to remove the expiration date stickers on treats, replacing them with new expiration stickers (moving the expiration date well into the future). In another video he was instructed to open up packaged treats that were infested with bugs and bug feces, clean the treats, and place them into new bags.

After the videos received hundreds of thousands of views, Platinum Pet Treats posted a statement on their website claiming “The recent social media claims are not true.” But almost contradicting their ‘not true’ claim they also stated “Once we get more information from the manufacturer, we will release an additional statement.”

Not surprisingly – but unfortunately – the treat company fired the employee who posted the videos stating: “Unfortunately, Platinum Pet Treats was forced to part ways with the author on Monday the 17th prior to him posting his claims and prior to the company being made aware of the claims, solely for reasons related to work performance.”

Personal Statement: These videos were sent to me by several different pet owners, I was asked if I believed they were true. After watching them, in my opinion – they were true.

Over the years I’ve spoken with dozens of pet food/treat employees. Not management, the blue collar workers who actually make the products. In private, I’ve been told horror stories. These employees hated what they had to do as part of their job, they knew the grain was toxic or the ingredient was rancid – but they had no choice. Many people I’ve spoken with have gone to their supervisors with complaints about ingredient or product quality so many times, they were told if the complaints continued they would be fired.

I have such respect for those that risk everything to come forward like the employee (former employee) of Platinum Pet Treats. I thank you for your bravery. You saved pets lives by being a whistle blower.

Personal Request: The former employee of Platinum Pet Treats also posted a video stating he has heard from company lawyers, he was concerned he would be sued. In support of this whistle blower, please post on social media and/or even send Platinum Pet Treats a message – leave him alone.

Platinum Pets shared this email address in their public notice: legal@platinumpettreats.com.

Wishing you and your pet the best –

Susan Thixton
Pet Food Safety Advocate
TruthaboutPetFood.com
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