17 April 2013: Breeder’s Choice Recalls Active Care Healthy Joint Dog Treats – for more information

29 March 2013: Natura Pet has today announced it is expanding its recall of specific California Natural, Innova, EVO, Karma and Healthwise formulas as a “precautionary measure” due to potential contamination with Salmonella bacteria. – for more information

22 March 2013: Iams Shakeables Turkey and Lamb dog treats due to potential mold growth – for more information

20 March 2013: Diamond Naturals Kitten Formula due to possible low thiamine levels – for more information

18 March 2013: Natura Pet’s Innova, Evo, California Natural and Healthwise brands due to possible Salmonella hazard – for more information

8 March 2013: Diggin’ Your Dog Recalls Strippin’ Chicks Pet Treats Distributed in Colorado and Nevada Due to Possible Salmonella Hazard – for more information

Steve’s Real Food Recalls Turducken Canine Recipe Patties Because of Posssible Health Risk – for more information

15 Feb 2013: Nature’s Variety issues voluntary recall of one batch of Instinct® Raw Organic Chicken formula for dogs & cats due to possible health risk – for more information

 25 Jan 2013: The Hartz Mountain Corporation is voluntarily withdrawing its Hartz ® Chicken Chews ™ and Hartz ® Oinkies® Pig Skin Twists wrapped with Chicken for dogs – for more information

 9 Jan 2013: Nestlé Purina PetCare Company to voluntarily withdraw Waggin’ Train® and Canyon Creek Ranch® brand dog treat products – for more information AND Del Monte’s Milo’s Kitchen today announced it is voluntarily recalling its Chicken Jerky and Chicken Grillers home-style dog treats – for more information

1 Nov 2012: Charlee Bear product recalls “Protein Crunch Bars” – for more information

31 Oct 2012: From Wellness FaceBook page – “Wellness 12lb Small Breed Adult Health Dry Dog Food with the “Best By” date of August 18, 2013 did not meet our high standards. A small batch of the product with this specific date code was found to be higher in moisture than our recipe calls for. High moisture may cause food to mold before its expiration date, but poses no health risk.
We want you and your pet to be completely satisfied, so we are asking those who may have this limited supply of food to contact us for a replacement. No other dates, bag sizes or recipes are affected. Thanks for your support of Wellness, and we apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions, please call us at 1-800-225-0904. We’ll be open at 8am eastern on Wednesday morning.” – for more information contact Wellness at 1-800-225-0904 or their FaceBook page

17 Oct 2012: Kasel Associated Industries of Denver, CO is voluntarily recalling its BOOTS & BARKLEY ROASTED AMERICAN PIG EARS AND BOOTS & BARKLEY AMERICAN VARIETY PACK DOG TREATS product because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. – for more information

24 Sept 2012: Dogsbutter RUC with Flax PB - Sunland, Inc. today announced a voluntary recall of its Almond Butter and Peanut Butter - for more information

22 Sept 2012: Boots & Barkley American Beef  Bully sticks recalled because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk – for more information

11 Sept 2012: AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Adult Dog Formula Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk – for more information

27 July 2012: Arthur Dogswell LLC Voluntarily Recalls Catswell Brand Vitakitty Chicken Breast With Flaxseed And Vitamins Because Of Possible Health Risk – for more information

13 July 2012: PMI Nutrition International is initiating a voluntary recall. Many types of animals, fish and primate feed is involved. – for more information

12 July 2012: Nature’s Variety has issued a nationwide voluntary recall on Prairie Beef Meal & Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs – for more information

3 July 2012: PMI Nutrition recalls LabDiet and Mazuri Feed Products – guinea pig, small bird, primate and maned wolf – for more information

30 June 2012: MARS PETCARE US ANNOUNCES VOLUNTARY RECALL OF LIMITED RANGE OF PEDIGREE® BRAND WET DOG FOOD – for more information

18 May 2012: Another pet food added to the Diamond pet food recall! Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Food Added to Recall – for more information

11 May 2012:  Nestlé Purina Voluntarily Recalls Single Lot of Therapeutic Canned Cat Food Due to A Low Level of Thiamine (Vitamin B1) – for more information

11 May 2012: FDA continues to correct bag codes, brands and best-buy dates in the continuing recall of Diamond pet foods. It has been difficult to keep up with all the changes.

The following list of 14 brands are the current recalled pet foods by Diamond pet foods. Click the link for the current bag codes and best-buy dates on recall.

• 4Health
• Apex
• Canidae
• Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul
• Country Value
• Diamond
• Diamond Naturals
• Kirkland Signature
• Natural Balance
• Premium Edge
• Professional
• Solid Gold
• Taste of the Wild
• Wellness

8 May 2012: Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc. Recalls Dog Food Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk – for more information

5 May 2012: UPDATED: CORRECT PRODUCTION CODE INFORMATION per FDA Diamond Pet Foods Expands Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Food Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

4 May 2012: Apex Pet Foods Initiates Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Food Due to the Potential for Salmonella – for more information

4 May 2012: Wellpet LLC Voluntarily Recalls One Recipe Of Dry Dog Food Due To Salmonella At Diamond Pet Foods’ Facility – for more information

4 May 2012: Natural Balance has just been notified by Diamond Pet Foods, one of our co-manufacturers, that certain Natural Balance dry food formulas produced in their Gaston, SC facility should be voluntarily recalled. – for more information FDA info

4 May 2012: WellPet LLC announced a voluntary recall of one recipe of Wellness® dry dog food after being notified by Diamond Pet Foods regarding the presence of Salmonella in Diamond’s Gaston, South Carolina facility. – for more information

4 May 2012: Diamond Pet Foods, Manufacturer of Taste of the Wild Pet Food, Issues Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Food – for more information

Diamond Pet Foods makes several brands that are on recall at this time – for more information

SPECIAL INFO FROM THE CDC Human Outbreak  (Centers of Disease Control and Prevention) “Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Infantis Infections Linked to Dry Dog Food” – Read Here 

BRANDS AFFECTED BY RECALL

• Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul
• Country Value
• Diamond
• Diamond Naturals
• Premium Edge
• Professional
• 4Health
• Taste of the Wild

30 April 2012: Kaytee Recalls Forti-Diet Pro Health Mouse, Rat and Hamster Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk – for more information

30 April 2012: Diamond Pet Foods Expands Voluntary Recall to Include Diamond Puppy Formula due to Possible Salmonella Contamination – for more information

26 April 2012: Diamond Pet Foods Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul Issues Voluntary Recall – for more information

9 April 2012: Kaytee, a Central Garden & Pet brand, is recalling two products, Kaytee exact® Hand Feeding Formula Baby Birds and Kaytee exact® Hand Feeding Formula Baby Macaw, due to high levels of vitamin D. These products are used primarily by bird breeders for feeding baby birds. Baby birds being fed the formula may run the risk of kidney failure when ingesting the product. – for more information

12 April 2012: Virbac Announces Voluntary Recall Notice for One Lot of IVERHART MAX^®Chewable Tablets (ivermectin / pyrantel pamoate / praziquantel) Lot #110482 (Large, 50.1 – 100 lbs) – for more information

7 April 2012: WARNING WARNING this is not a recall but vets are reporting more cases of Fanconi’s Syndrome but this time it is not just chicken jerky treats from China! Veterinarians are reporting that they are being poisoned by sweet potato treats imported from China! – for more information

6 April 2012: “Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice. This is being done as a precautionary measure, as the product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. No illnesses have been reported and no other Diamond manufactured products are affected.” – for more information

12 December 2011: Arrow Brand dog food - DeRidder-based O’Neal’s Feeders Supply Inc. recalled its Arrow Brand dog food because corn had higher-than-acceptable levels of aflatoxin. – for more information

 9 December 2011: Advanced Animal Nutrition of Thayer on Friday voluntarily recalled 50-pound bags each of Dog Power Adult Maintenance Formula 21-12, Dog Power Hunters Formula 27-14 and Dog Power Hi-Pro Performance Formula 26-18. – for more information

6 December 2011: Cargill Animal Nutrition Recalls River Run and Marksman Dry Dog Food!

• PROFESSIONAL FORMULA RIVER RUN HI-NRG 24-20 Dog Food, 50 pound bags
• RIVER RUN PROFESSIONAL FORMULA 27-18 Dog Food, 50 pound bags
• RIVER RUN 21% Protein Dog Food, 40 and 50 pound bags
• RIVER RUN Hi-Pro No-Soy Dog Food, 40 and 50 pound bags
• MARKSMAN DOG FOOD 24% Protein 20% Fat, 40 pound bags
• MARKSMAN DOG FOOD 20% Protein 10% Fat, 40 and 50 pound bags
• MARKSMAN DOG FOOD 28% Protein 18% Fat, 40 pound bags

The recall only applies to the above products with the following Packaging Date Codes (lot numbers): 4K0335 through 4K0365, LL0335 through LL0365, 4K1001 through 4K1335 and LL1001 through LL1335. The affected dry dog food products were distributed in the following 15 states/territories – Kansas, Missouri, Northeast Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Western Kentucky, Southeast Indiana, Southern Illinois, Hawaii, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and limited areas of Florida and California.   - for more information

6 December 2011: IAMS – The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has voluntarily retrieved a single production lot of dry dog food due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit. ams ProActive Health Smart Puppy dry dog food with Use By or Expiration Dates of February 5 or February 6, 2013. - more information Read this information too!

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8.0 lb bag	12794177D212794177D3	1901410208
17.5 lb bag	12794177K112794177K2	1901401848

28 November 2011: **UPDATE ON IAMS – IAM’s was finally contacted and stated there is not a recall on their products, it was a product pull and not intended for the public “hummmmm” – more information

25 November 2011: IAMS - Select Varieties Iams Pet Foods at Price Chopper Supermarkets – more information ** Price Chopper supermarkets has mysteriously removed this recall now from their website shortly after this posting. No recall has been noted on the FDA website. Stay tuned for more information as we try to contact Price Chopper supermarkets to find out why the recall was posted and then removed.

18 November 2011: FDA Continues to Caution Dog Owners About Chicken Jerky Products – more information

8 August 2011:Merrick Pet Care Recalls Doggie Wishbone (Item # 29050, Lot 11031 Best By 30 Jan 2013) Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk - more information
3 May 2011: Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc. Recalls Pig Ears for Pet Treats Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk – more information
8 March 2011: Jones Natural Chews Co Recalls Pig Ear Dog Chews Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk – more information
28 February 2011: Wellness Recalls Certain Lots of Canned Cat Food – more information
30 January 2011: Merrick Recalls Jr. Texas Taffy Pet Treat Because Of Potential Salmonella – more information
20 December 2010: The Kroger Co. recalls select packages of pet food due to possible aflatoxin contamination – more information
8 October 2010: Blue Buffalo Voluntary Vitamin D Related Recall of Three Dry Dog Foods – more information
30 July 2010: P&G Expands Voluntary Limited Recall (some Iams and Eukanuba formulas) – more information
26 July 2010: Iams Feline Renal Formula, Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk – more information
2 July 2010: Merrick Pet Care Beef Filet Squares 10oz Bag Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Risk -more information
9 June 2010: Iams Canned Cat Food Recall – more information

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