Charges were handed down yesterday by a federal grand jury in connection with tainted pet food that may have killed thousands of dogs and cats last year.
According to Bloomberg.com, ChemNutra Inc., a U.S. company, and two Chinese businesses were charged. Top executives from the companies were also indicted.
They were accused of importing 800 metric tons of wheat gluten mixed with melamine, which is found in fertilizers, plastics, cleaning products, glues and inks, and isn't approved for use as food for humans or animals in the U.S.
In March, 14 cats and dogs died, after appearing to suffer from kidney failure. More than 150 brands of dog and cat food were recalled.
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