Pet Food Recall (Info as of May 5, 2012)
(This info was passed along to us from a retailer that sells Dog Food on the east coast. As of today, it is preliminary in nature and the list may grow.)
Below is general information passed along about the recall
from the manufacture of pet foods that may have been contaminated with
Salmonella. Remember not only is
Salmonella dangerous for your pets but it can also be contracted by humans
handling the contaminated pet food. So
you really should take this seriously and check any of the dog foods that
you are feeding your pets from the following pet food companies.
(Note from Blog Author: Personally, I find it disgusting
that this type of contamination has happened yet again. Consumers trust that pet food
manufactures are testing these foods before they go to market. Obviously they are not! One of the best things that you can do is to
stop purchasing from them and find a food such as Life’s Abundance Dog and CatFood that has never, ever been on a recall list.)
If you purchased any of the following brands, we encourage
you to check your product now, not only for your pet’s protection but for your
own.)
If by chance you do have a formula that is part of the
recall, see the contact information at the bottom of this post for assistance
in getting more information and instructions on how to obtain a refund.
Remember too that this is just a preliminary list. The list is likely to grow with more brands
involved.
May 5, 2012 UPDATE
Diamond Dry Cat might also be included in this recall. Previously it was stated that it was only
Diamond Dry Dog.
May 4, 2012
Dear Valued Retailer,
A few brands announced a recall late Friday, May 4th
2012.
The information below is preliminary and each one of the
brands below is preparing factual statements and processes and will be loading
them on their individual web sites.
Once they have finalized this information, we will also be
adding it to our blog.
So far, the following brands have issued a voluntary
recall. More information will be
following as it is released.
The below Diamond Pet Dry Dog Food Brands - To determine if
what you have is affected, you should check the production codes on the back of
bags that have a number "2" or a "3" in the 9th or 10th
digit and an "X" in the 11th digit.
The best-before dates for the recalled brands are December
9, 2012 through April 7, 2013. Please
note- not all Diamond brands were produced at the affected plant manufacturing
lines. Phillips receives products from numerous Diamond plants.
Also, no cat or can skus are affected.
• Chicken
Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul - All skus
• Country
Value - All Skus
• Diamond -
All Skus
• Diamond
Naturals - All Skus
• Premium
Edge - All Skus
• Professional
- All Skus
• Taste of
the Wild - All Skus
The below Wellness sku with a Best by Date of January 9, 10,
& 11th 2013:
Wellness Complete Health® Super5Mix® Large Breed Puppy, 15
and 30 lb. bags and 5 oz. samples with best by dates of JAN 9 2013 through JAN
11 2013
May 4th, 2012 - No other Wellness skus were affected.
Please note that no salmonella cases have been reported on
Wellpet. They are recalling for the safety of the pet and the pet parent.
The below Natural Balance Skus:
5 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison Dog; Best By
Date: December 12, 2012; December 13, 2012; March 12, 2013
15 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison Dog; Best
By Date: December 12, 2012; December 13, 2012; December 14, 2012; March 5,
2013; March 6, 2013
28 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison Dog; Best
By Date: December 12, 2012; December 13, 2012; December 14, 2012; March 5,
2013; March 6, 2013; March 7, 2013; March 8, 2013; March 12, 2013
5 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog; Best By
Date: December 10, 2012; December 21, 2012; December 22, 2012
15 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog; Best
By Date: December 10, 2012; December 21, 2012; December 22, 2012
28 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog; Best
By Date: December 10, 2012; December 21, 2012; December 22, 2012
5 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Bison Dog; Best By
Date: December 17, 2012; December 18, 2012; December 28, 2012; December 29,
2012
15 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Bison Dog; Best By
Date: December 9, 2012; December 17, 2012; December 18, 2012; December 28,
2012; December 29, 2012
28 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Bison Dog; Best By
Date: December 9, 2012; December 17, 2012; December 18, 2012; December 28,
2012; December 29, 2012
5 LB Natural Balance Vegetarian Dog; Best By Date: December
9, 2012
28 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog Large
Breed Bites; Best By Date: December 12, 2012; December 20, 2012; December 21,
2012
5 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog Small
Breed Bites; Best By Date: December 21, 2012
12.5 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog Small
Breed Bites; Best By Date: December 21, 2012
May 4, 2012- Please note that only these 5 flavors of
Natural Balance were affected. The other flavors are produced on other lines
and plants.
Please note that no salmonella cases have been reported on
Natural Balance. They are recalling for the safety of the pet and the pet
parent.
Natural Balance Pet Foods apologizes for any potential
issues this may have caused. Pet owners who are unsure if the product they
purchased is included in the recall, or who would like replacement product or a
refund, may contact Natural Balance Pet Foods Customer Service at (800)
829-4493 (8am - 5pm, PST). Consumers may also go to www.naturalbalanceinc.com
for more information. The company is working with distributors and retailers to
ensure all involved date codes are removed from shelves.
The below Canidae skus with production codes that have both
a number "3" in the 9th or 10th digit and an "X" in the
11th digit with a best before dates of December 9, 2012, through January 31,
2013 which are being recalled.
Canidae Dog, All Life Stages
Canidae Dog, Chicken Meal & Rice
Canidae Dog, Lamb Meal & Rice
Canidae Dog, Platinum
A message from Canidae:
It is with regret that we are reporting a voluntary recall
on a limited production run of CANIDAE dry dog food produced out of the Diamond
Pet Foods South Carolina plant. Even though not one of our products have been
tested positive for Salmonella, it is out of pure precaution that this product
is being removed from the market place. We are working diligently to make this
process as seamless as possible for you, our retailers and consumers.
Although there have been no animal or human illnesses
related to Canidae Pet Food, and the product has not tested positive for
Salmonella, the company has voluntarily initiated this recall out of caution to
ensure the health and safety of consumers and their pets.
Following is an example of how to read the production code
and best before date:
Production Code
Best Before Date
FDE0104R5 3X TS 10 - January -
2013
The recall affects only products distributed in the
following Eastern U.S. states which were manufactured at the Diamond Pet Food
Gaston, South Carolina plant. Further distribution to other pet food channels
may occur:
Florida, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania,
South Carolina, Tennessee
Canidae Pet Foods apologizes for any potential issues this
may have caused pet owners and their pets
What to Do
Pet Parents will have questions and will want to return
product. These brands want to assist and ask that the consumer call the below
hotline numbers before returning any items to any store.
Diamond: 866.918.8756 8am -
6pm EST Monday - Sunday or
www.diamondpetrecall.com
Wellpet: 877.227.9587
8am - 6pm EST Monday - Friday and 9am - 5pm Saturday/Sunday
Natural Balance: 800.829.4493 8am - 5pm EST or www.naturalbalanceinc.com
Canidae: 800.398.1600 Press 1 for Consumer Service. 9am - 5pm PST
We recommend Lifes Abundance Dog Food. Life's Abundance Dog Food has never, ever been on a recall list.
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We recommend Lifes Abundance Dog Food. Life's Abundance Dog Food has never, ever been on a recall list.
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