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Business Insider
25-06-2025
- General
- Business Insider
I fed my picky dog The Pets Table fresh food for a month, and she loved every bite
As a reporter and tester of pet products, I've tried many of the best fresh dog food delivery services with my pup. Since my first round of testing a couple of years ago, I've fed my picky 50-pound pit mix, Lyla, everything from traditional kibble and canned food to some of the fresh brands she's already enjoyed. So when I got a chance to try The Pets Table — a newcomer in the pet food world from human meal delivery service HelloFresh — I was excited. Over the course of a month, I fed Lyla three of the brand's fresh frozen recipes: Chicken Casserole with Green Beans, Beef Stew with Carrots, and Turkey Casserole with Broccoli. I assessed the brand based on factors like ordering, delivery, and nutritional value, but what truly stood out was Lyla's positive taste-testing experience and the brand's thoughtful packaging. Thanks to both, The Pets Table will be a mainstay in our home. How it works Recipes: The Pets Table recipes meet the nutrition standards set by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) for dogs of all life stages (puppies, adults, and pregnant or nursing dogs). The brand also follows the Global Nutrition Guidelines set by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA). These guidelines help veterinarians and pet parents make informed choices about pet food based on expert formulations, nutrition, quality control, and more. Our top picks for the best dog foods also meet these guidelines. The Pets Table offers five recipes featuring four animal protein options: chicken, turkey, beef, and pork. Each recipe includes added vitamins, minerals, and salmon oil, which can support skin and coat health like the best fish oil for dogs. Ordering: When you sign up, you'll enter your dog's details, including their age, weight, and activity level. From there, you can choose up to three recipes and set your delivery preferences. Customization: Unlike other sites, The Pets Table doesn't recommend specific recipes after you complete the questionnaire. Instead, you can choose up to three of the five recipes. Keep in mind that individual ingredients cannot be added or removed from the food. Delivery: Delivery days vary by zip code. You can usually choose from four different delivery days. You can also add delivery instructions if you'd like the food left somewhere other than your front door, such as your back door or garage. Packaging: The Pets Table ships its frozen meals in vacuum-sealed plastic bags packed in a cardboard box insulated with dry ice. Trial boxes include a reusable container for storing thawed food in the fridge. Food should be kept in the freezer until you're ready to thaw and serve it. Our review of The Pets Table After placing my order, The Pets Table sent frequent notifications about shipment and delivery status, both of which I could also track from my website account page. While this level of communication is standard among the brands I've tested, it's still a valuable feature. The food arrived in a cardboard box packed with dry ice that kept it frozen solid. I've gone back and forth on whether I prefer dry ice or ice packs for fresh dog food deliveries, but ultimately I've landed on dry ice as the better option. I try to cut down on waste by reusing ice packs, but finding space in my freezer gets tough as orders stack up. The Pets Table also includes a few extras in your trial box: a storage container for thawed food, a feeding guide, a bandana, and a sample bag of treats for your pup. Unpacking my order was a breeze thanks to the smart packaging — a major pro for me. The food comes in long, rectangular bags that lie flat in the freezer, making them easy to stack and helping conserve valuable freezer real estate. The feeding guide included in the box provides thawing and serving instructions. After thawing the food in the refrigerator (at least 12 hours before serving), I simply cut open the bag and followed the measurement directions. Lyla's included feeding guide said she should eat one bag per day. This recommendation was fine, according to both her veterinarian and her appetite. For pet parents with dogs that require smaller portions, the measurements printed on the bag will be especially useful. Any leftover food went into the provided storage container to save for the next meal. I've tried some fresh foods in the past that had a strong odor, but The Pets Table had virtually no smell. What I did smell of the food was pleasant, even when the food was leftover from the day before. While I was impressed by the convenient packaging and feeding instructions, Lyla was, unsurprisingly, far more interested in the food. With most dog food brands, she tends to lose interest after a few weeks. But during our monthlong trial with The Pets Table, she ate every single meal without hesitation. If you have a picky eater, you'll understand my joy when she polished off each bowl twice a day. Lyla enjoyed all three of the recipes we tried: the Chicken Casserole, Turkey Casserole, and Beef Stew. I eventually stopped feeding her the Beef Stew due to some slight stomach upset, but even that didn't deter her from coming back for more of The Pets Table. If your dog has food sensitivities, you can easily review the full ingredient lists for each recipe on The Pets Table website. However, you should consult your vet if you're unsure what may be causing your pet to have frequent stomach upset, as there may be a variety of causes. Cons to consider Unlike kibble or even canned food, fresh dog food isn't exactly budget-friendly. For this review, I was given a complimentary month of food, but had I subscribed myself, it would have been about $145 for two weeks of meals, plus $10.99 shipping. While The Pets Table is more affordable than some other fresh dog food delivery services, it's still more expensive than Lyla's usual rotation kibble and wet food. Subscribers can swap recipes before delivery, but individual ingredients can't be customized. When it comes to scheduling delivery, The Pets Table also doesn't offer as much flexibility as other brands. You can choose the delivery date and pause or skip shipments, but The Pets Table determines your delivery frequency, which can range from two to eight weeks. One other drawback is the limited availability of grain-inclusive recipes. Currently, The Pets Table offers just two grain-inclusive recipes, which were added shortly after I began testing. While my veterinarian and I determined that a grain-free diet is fine for my pup, that might not be the case for all dogs. It's best to consult your vet, who can determine the best diet to keep your four-legged friend healthy and happy. The bottom line I was pleasantly surprised by how much my picky dog liked The Pets Table — she enjoyed the flavor of all three recipes she tried. I also appreciated the simple ordering process and the convenient packaging. While it's not the most customizable option for fresh dog food, it's a great choice if you value a no-fuss, straightforward approach to feeding your pet.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hormel Recalls Beef Stew for Potential Wood Contamination
Hormel Foods Sales LLC has issued a recall for a select batch of Dinty Moore canned stew due to the potential presence of wood pieces. One code date of Dinty Moore's 20-ounce Beef Stew is impacted by the recall after the stew was found to contain 'extraneous wood material.' To determine if you have the recalled product, look for the following information on 20-ounce cans of Dinty Moore Beef Stew: UPC: 0-37600-21583-1 Best By-Date: February 2028 Establishment Number: 199G T02045 No other Dinty Moore Beef Stew cans, Dinty Moore products, or Hormel products are included in the recall at this time. It's not clear if the recalled Dinty Moore Beef Stew was sold at multiple retailers; however, Wegmans has issued a statement to its customers urging them to return the recalled cans to stores. So, if you purchased the recalled product from Wegmans—or any other retailer—you should not consume the beef stew. Instead, throw it away or return the recalled product to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement. Hormel says that no injuries or adverse effects caused by eating the stew have been reported. If you have any questions regarding the recall, you can contact Hormel Foods Consumer Engagement at 1-800-523-4635 or its customer service line at 1-800-451-8500. Wegmans customers with questions can call the store directly at 1-855-934-3663. Read the original article on ALLRECIPES
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Homeowner affected by landslide says buyout program is "not a good deal"
Sheri Hastings' property sits on a slow-moving disaster; a complex of landslides in the Portuguese Bend area of Rancho Palos Verdes, California. For nearly 70 years, this area has shifted roughly a few inches a year, but recently that pace has surged to as fast as four inches a week. The culprit for the spike in movement is heavy rains – and runoff from nearby canyons -- brought on by a series of recent atmospheric rivers that have soaked deep into the soil, destabilizing the area. The landslide complex on the Palos Verdes Peninsula is more than a square mile in size and reaches hundreds of feet deep in some places. It's slipping towards the Pacific Ocean. Mike Phipps, a geologist who has been studying the shifting landscape for nearly four decades, was contracted by the city to monitor the movement. A major part of the city's approach to slow the landslide is around a dozen deep water wells that pull water from the ground and channel it into the ocean. "It's a catastrophe, and yet some people are still able to live in their homes up here. They're kind of riding a big raft down the hill," Phipps said. In October, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and California Governor's Office of Emergency Services announced a $42 million voluntary buyout program for residents most impacted by the slide. The properties approved for buyouts will be acquired by the city and converted to open space. Of the 85 residents who applied, only an estimated 20 homes are expected to be covered by the initial funding round, according to the city. But Hastings isn't interested. "It's not a good deal. You get what the value of your home was two years ago. You get 75% of that. And then on top of that, you have to pay to demolish everything and have it hauled away," Hastings said. The FEMA-funded buyout program only provides 75% of the funding for the city to buy affected properties at fair market value, while the remaining 25% is effectively absorbed by sellers, according to the program's guidelines. Hastings said that insurance doesn't cover any of the damage to her property, either. Her life savings are now slipping away. "Everybody thinks we're all millionaires up here. We're actually not. Our homes were our money, right? We can't just go out and buy another home," Hastings said. Sneak peek: The People v. Kouri Richins Old-Fashioned Beef Stew Musk doubles down on email from federal employees, Trump backs him up
