Recall on Nature's Variety Organic Chicken Formula 2/15/13
Nature’s Variety has announced a voluntary recall of one batch of Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula with a “Best if Used By” date of 10/04/13.
This action is being taken because pieces of clear plastic may be present in some bags and could cause a potential choking risk to pets. The source of plastic has been identified and the issue has been resolved.
The affected product is strictly limited to a single batch of Organic Chicken Formula with the “Best if Used By” date of 10/04/13. This includes:
This action is being taken because pieces of clear plastic may be present in some bags and could cause a potential choking risk to pets. The source of plastic has been identified and the issue has been resolved.
The affected product is strictly limited to a single batch of Organic Chicken Formula with the “Best if Used By” date of 10/04/13. This includes:
- Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula patties, 6 lbs. bag
- Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula patties, 36 lbs. case
- Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula medallions, 3 lbs. bag
- Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula medallions, 27 lbs. case
Recall on Yoghund Frozen Yogurt Dog Treats 10/17/12
TBD Brands has announced a voluntary recall of Yoghund brand Organic Banana and Peanut Butter flavor frozen yogurt dog treats due to possible contamination with Salmonella bacteria.
Although there have been no reported incidents of human or animal illnesses in connection with their product, the company has elected to recall all case product of Lot Code 268-12 and earlier with a cup and four pack Best By Date of 9-24-14 or earlier. Pet owners who are unsure if the product they purchased is in the recall or have additional questions may call us at 603-775-7772 extension 1007 between 9 AM and 5 PM. |
Recall on Nature's Recipe Biscuits 9/13/12
Nature's Recipe has voluntarily recalled some of it's Oven Baked Biscuits with Real Chicken manufactured in one of its U.S. production facilities. This is being done as a precautionary measure, as the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Recalled products can be identified by the following information and Best By dates:
Lot #: 2199TP & 2200TP UPC Code: 30521 51549 Best By Dates: 10/11/13 & 10/12/13 19 oz. size No pet or consumer illnesses from this product have been reported to date. However, because of its commitment to safety and quality, the Company is conducting a voluntary recall of this product. Consumers who have purchased the above lots of Nature's Recipe Oven Baked Biscuits with Real Chicken should stop feeding the product and discard immediately. For further information about the recall and for instructions on obtaining replacement product, consumers can use the Contact Us form at www.naturesrecipe.com or call the Consumer Hotline, 24 hours a day, at 800-237-3856. |
AvoDerm Dog Food Recall 9/11/12
Breeder’s Choice Pet Food of Irwindale, CA has announced a voluntary dog food recall involving one of its products due to possible contamination with Salmonella bacteria.
Products with the following UPC codes and Best By dates are being recalled:
26 lb. AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Adult Dog Formula
Product Code/SKU #1000065074 UPC Code #0 5290702043 8
Best Before Codes: 28 Aug 2013, 29 Aug 2013, 30 Aug 2013
Products with the following UPC codes and Best By dates are being recalled:
26 lb. AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Adult Dog Formula
Product Code/SKU #1000065074 UPC Code #0 5290702043 8
Best Before Codes: 28 Aug 2013, 29 Aug 2013, 30 Aug 2013
Dog Food & Baby Bird Food Recalls
Updated 7/12/12
Nature's Recipe
July, 12, 2012 — Nature's Variety has announced a voluntary recall of its Prairie Beef Meal and Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs due to an unusual odor that may develop over time. According to the company, the product is "not contaminated in any way". However, some recipes are not remaining fresh for their expected shelf life.
The products being recalled are listed below:
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7/3/12 Update
Pedigree Pet Foods: Pedigree weight management canned dog food varieties with the production codes shown below are included in this voluntary recall.
UPC Code Affected Products
2310034974 PEDIGREE+ Healthy Weight Premium Ground Entree in Meaty Juices
2310001913 PEDIGREE Weight Management Meaty Ground Dinner Beef & Liver Dinner
2310023045 PEDIGREE Weight Management Meaty Ground Dinner Chicken & Rice Dinner
Each product will have a lot code printed on the end of the can that begins with 209, 210, 211 or 212 and a Best Before date that falls between 2/24/2014 and 3/23/2014. No other Pedigree products are affected, including any other variety of wet food, dry dog food, or dog treats. For questions or more information, the company invites consumers to call 877-720-3335 from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. You can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area. Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
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Diamond Dog Food manufacturer has expanded their recall (as of 6/8/12) to include more of the Diamond Naturals Adult Small Breed Lamb & Rice formulas. Please check the their dedicated recall website at http://diamondpetrecall.com/ to determine if your food is tainted. The following brands of dog food have been recalled on suspicion of salmonella contamination. Detailed information regarding exact lot numbers. Please check your bags at home to be sure they are not included in the recall. Of the 14 brands involved in the recall we only carry one - Solid Gold. We have already checked the Solid Gold foods we have in stock to be sure they are not included and will continue to be vigilant going forward to protect you and your beloved pets.
1. 4Health 8. Kirkland Signature
2. Apex 9. Natural Balance
3. Canidae 10. Premium Edge
4. Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul 11. Professional
5. Country Value 12. Solid Gold
6. Diamond 13. Taste of the Wild
7. Diamond Naturals 14. Wellness
Salmonella is serious business – for both you and your pet. So, if you can confirm your dog’s food is one of the products being recalled, stop feeding or handling it immediately.
If you’ve discarded the packaging – or you’re in any way in doubt – do not take chances. Be safe. Stop feeding or handling the product anyway.Diamond Pet Foods announced that it is expanding a voluntary recall to include batches of nine brands of dry pet food formulas manufactured between December 9, 2011 and April 7, 2012 due to potential Salmonella contamination.
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Diamond Dog Food Brands (also see Kirkland Signature Dog Food below)
In April 2012, Diamond Pet Foods initiated three voluntary recalls of Diamond manufactured dry dog food. Although none of the additional products being recalled have tested positive for Salmonella, the company is pulling them from store shelves as a precaution. Diamond Pet Foods is coordinating efforts with federal and state health and regulatory agencies and decided to independently expand the recall to ensure the safety and well-being of customers and their pets.
Brands included in the recall include:
To determine if their pet food is recalled, consumers should check the production code on their bag. If the code has a “2” or “3” in the 9th position AND an “X” in the 10th or 11th position, the product is affected by the recall. The best-before dates for the recalled products are December 9, 2012 through April 7, 2013. Example Production Code: FDE0204R 2X TS ,
Best Before Date: 3 - March - 2013.
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APEX Dog Food
On May 4, 2012, Apex Pet Foods of South Carolina announced it is issuing a voluntary recall of all dry dog food formulas manufactured on January 24, 2012.
According to the company, no animal or human illnesses related to Apex Dog Food have been reported. And none of the products have tested positive for Salmonella.
The following products are being recalled:
20 lbs. Apex Chicken and Rice ACD0101B32 Best By 24-Jan-2013
40 lbs. Apex Chicken and Rice ACD0101B32 Best By 24-Jan-2013
This product was only distributed in South Carolina.
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Canidae Dog Food
On May 4, 2012, Canidae announced a voluntary recall of four of its dry dog food products after being notified by Diamond Pet Foods regarding the presence of Salmonella at its facility in Gaston, South Carolina facility.
The recalled Canidae products include:
Only Canidae dry dog food formulas showing production codes with both a number “3” in the 9th digit and an “X” in the 10th or 11th digit – and a best before dates of December 9, 2012, through January 31, 2013 – are being recalled. Example Production Code: FDE0204R 3X TS , Best Before Date: 10/Jan/2013.
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Kirkland Signature Dog Food
On May 4, 2012, Diamond Pet Foods announced a voluntary recall of Costco’s Kirkland Signature Dog Food. The Kirkland dog food recall mentioned in the news bulletin includes:
If your pet food has been recalled, the production codes on the back of bags will have both a number “3” in the 10th digit and an “X” in the 11th digit. Example Production Code: FDE0204R3XTS. The best before dates for the recalled brands listed are December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013. Example Best Before Date: 3 - January - 2013.
According to Diamond:
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 Diamond Pet Foods via a toll free call at 1-866-918-8756, Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST.
The company has set up a special website containing all Diamond Dog Food products currently under recall — along with all relevant package codes.
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Natural Balance Dog Food
On May 4, 2012, Natural Balance Pet Foods announced a voluntary recall of some of its dry dog foods due to possible contamination.
According to the company, no animal illnesses have been reported. And none of the products included in the recall have tested positive for Salmonella. Natural Balance goes on to assure consumers the voluntarily recall was initiated as a precautionary measure only.
Click here to go to Natural Balance's web page that lists exactly which of their foods are included in the recall.
Natural Balance suggests:
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 our Customer Service team at (800) 829-4493 or email info@naturalbalanceinc.com.
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Solid Gold Dog Food
On May 7, 2012, Solid Gold Health Products for Pets announced announced a voluntary recall of two batches of its dry dog food after being notified by Diamond Pet Foods regarding the presence of Salmonella in Diamond Pet Foods’ South Carolina facility.
According to Solid Gold, no complaints have been reported. However, the company has decided to take this action as a precautionary measure.
Only the two foods with the specific Best Before dates and batch codes are affected by the recall.
The following products are being recalled:
Please contact us at 800-364-4863 or dane@solidgoldhealth.com with any questions and we will respond as quickly as possible.
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Wellness Dog Food
On May 4, 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 Pet Foods’ Gaston, South Carolina facility.
The products involved in this voluntary recall include:
*Wellness Complete Health Super5Mix Large Breed Puppy, 15 lb. and 30 lb. bags and *5 oz. sample bags with best by dates of January 9, 2013 through January 11, 2013.
Best by dates can be found on the back of the bag in the bottom right-hand corner.
The company states that “no other WellPet recipes, sizes or brands of food are impacted by this voluntary recall.”
The company also claims it “no longer purchases any products from Diamond Pet Foods”.
According to WellPet:
Pet owners who are unsure if the product they purchased is included in the recall, would like replacement product or have additional questions, may call us at (877) 227-9587 (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM through 6:00 PM Eastern time and Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM Eastern time).
The company has posted a special web page containing all Wellness brand products currently under recall — along with all relevant package information.
July, 12, 2012 — Nature's Variety has announced a voluntary recall of its Prairie Beef Meal and Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs due to an unusual odor that may develop over time. According to the company, the product is "not contaminated in any way". However, some recipes are not remaining fresh for their expected shelf life.
The products being recalled are listed below:
- UPC# 7 69949 60420 4 – Prairie Beef Meal & Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs 5 lb
- UPC# 7 69949 60425 9 – Prairie Beef Meal & Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs 15 lb
- UPC# 7 69949 60430 3 – Prairie Beef Meal & Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs 30 lb
- UPC# 7 69949 60432 7 – Prairie Beef Meal & Barley Medley Kibble for Dogs 3 oz sample
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7/3/12 Update
Pedigree Pet Foods: Pedigree weight management canned dog food varieties with the production codes shown below are included in this voluntary recall.
UPC Code Affected Products
2310034974 PEDIGREE+ Healthy Weight Premium Ground Entree in Meaty Juices
2310001913 PEDIGREE Weight Management Meaty Ground Dinner Beef & Liver Dinner
2310023045 PEDIGREE Weight Management Meaty Ground Dinner Chicken & Rice Dinner
Each product will have a lot code printed on the end of the can that begins with 209, 210, 211 or 212 and a Best Before date that falls between 2/24/2014 and 3/23/2014. No other Pedigree products are affected, including any other variety of wet food, dry dog food, or dog treats. For questions or more information, the company invites consumers to call 877-720-3335 from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. You can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area. Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
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Diamond Dog Food manufacturer has expanded their recall (as of 6/8/12) to include more of the Diamond Naturals Adult Small Breed Lamb & Rice formulas. Please check the their dedicated recall website at http://diamondpetrecall.com/ to determine if your food is tainted. The following brands of dog food have been recalled on suspicion of salmonella contamination. Detailed information regarding exact lot numbers. Please check your bags at home to be sure they are not included in the recall. Of the 14 brands involved in the recall we only carry one - Solid Gold. We have already checked the Solid Gold foods we have in stock to be sure they are not included and will continue to be vigilant going forward to protect you and your beloved pets.
1. 4Health 8. Kirkland Signature
2. Apex 9. Natural Balance
3. Canidae 10. Premium Edge
4. Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul 11. Professional
5. Country Value 12. Solid Gold
6. Diamond 13. Taste of the Wild
7. Diamond Naturals 14. Wellness
Salmonella is serious business – for both you and your pet. So, if you can confirm your dog’s food is one of the products being recalled, stop feeding or handling it immediately.
If you’ve discarded the packaging – or you’re in any way in doubt – do not take chances. Be safe. Stop feeding or handling the product anyway.Diamond Pet Foods announced that it is expanding a voluntary recall to include batches of nine brands of dry pet food formulas manufactured between December 9, 2011 and April 7, 2012 due to potential Salmonella contamination.
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Diamond Dog Food Brands (also see Kirkland Signature Dog Food below)
In April 2012, Diamond Pet Foods initiated three voluntary recalls of Diamond manufactured dry dog food. Although none of the additional products being recalled have tested positive for Salmonella, the company is pulling them from store shelves as a precaution. Diamond Pet Foods is coordinating efforts with federal and state health and regulatory agencies and decided to independently expand the recall to ensure the safety and well-being of customers and their pets.
Brands included in the recall include:
- Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul
- Country Value
- Diamond
- Diamond Naturals
- Premium Edge
- Professional
- 4Health
- Taste of the Wild
To determine if their pet food is recalled, consumers should check the production code on their bag. If the code has a “2” or “3” in the 9th position AND an “X” in the 10th or 11th position, the product is affected by the recall. The best-before dates for the recalled products are December 9, 2012 through April 7, 2013. Example Production Code: FDE0204R 2X TS ,
Best Before Date: 3 - March - 2013.
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APEX Dog Food
On May 4, 2012, Apex Pet Foods of South Carolina announced it is issuing a voluntary recall of all dry dog food formulas manufactured on January 24, 2012.
According to the company, no animal or human illnesses related to Apex Dog Food have been reported. And none of the products have tested positive for Salmonella.
The following products are being recalled:
20 lbs. Apex Chicken and Rice ACD0101B32 Best By 24-Jan-2013
40 lbs. Apex Chicken and Rice ACD0101B32 Best By 24-Jan-2013
This product was only distributed in South Carolina.
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Canidae Dog Food
On May 4, 2012, Canidae announced a voluntary recall of four of its dry dog food products after being notified by Diamond Pet Foods regarding the presence of Salmonella at its facility in Gaston, South Carolina facility.
The recalled Canidae products include:
- Canidae Platinum Dry Dog Food
- Canidae All Life Stages Dry Dog Food
- Canidae Lamb Meal & Rice Dry Dog Food
- Canidae Chicken Meal & Rice Dry Dog Food
Only Canidae dry dog food formulas showing production codes with both a number “3” in the 9th digit and an “X” in the 10th or 11th digit – and a best before dates of December 9, 2012, through January 31, 2013 – are being recalled. Example Production Code: FDE0204R 3X TS , Best Before Date: 10/Jan/2013.
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Kirkland Signature Dog Food
On May 4, 2012, Diamond Pet Foods announced a voluntary recall of Costco’s Kirkland Signature Dog Food. The Kirkland dog food recall mentioned in the news bulletin includes:
- Kirkland Signature Super Premium Adult Dog Lamb, Rice & Vegetable Formula (Best Before December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013)
- Kirkland Signature Super Premium Adult Dog Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Formula (Best Before December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013)
- Kirkland Signature Super Premium Mature Dog Chicken, Rice & Egg Formula (Best Before December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013)
- Kirkland Signature Super Premium Healthy Weight Dog Formulated with Chicken & Vegetables (Best Before December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013)
- Kirkland Signature Super Premium Maintenance Cat Chicken & Rice Formula (Best Before December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013)
- Kirkland Signature Super Premium Healthy Weight Cat Formula (December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013)
- Kirkland Signature Nature’s Domain Salmon Meal & Sweet Potato Formula for Dogs (December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013)
If your pet food has been recalled, the production codes on the back of bags will have both a number “3” in the 10th digit and an “X” in the 11th digit. Example Production Code: FDE0204R3XTS. The best before dates for the recalled brands listed are December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013. Example Best Before Date: 3 - January - 2013.
According to Diamond:
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 Diamond Pet Foods via a toll free call at 1-866-918-8756, Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST.
The company has set up a special website containing all Diamond Dog Food products currently under recall — along with all relevant package codes.
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Natural Balance Dog Food
On May 4, 2012, Natural Balance Pet Foods announced a voluntary recall of some of its dry dog foods due to possible contamination.
According to the company, no animal illnesses have been reported. And none of the products included in the recall have tested positive for Salmonella. Natural Balance goes on to assure consumers the voluntarily recall was initiated as a precautionary measure only.
Click here to go to Natural Balance's web page that lists exactly which of their foods are included in the recall.
Natural Balance suggests:
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 our Customer Service team at (800) 829-4493 or email info@naturalbalanceinc.com.
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Solid Gold Dog Food
On May 7, 2012, Solid Gold Health Products for Pets announced announced a voluntary recall of two batches of its dry dog food after being notified by Diamond Pet Foods regarding the presence of Salmonella in Diamond Pet Foods’ South Carolina facility.
According to Solid Gold, no complaints have been reported. However, the company has decided to take this action as a precautionary measure.
Only the two foods with the specific Best Before dates and batch codes are affected by the recall.
The following products are being recalled:
- Solid Gold WolfKing Large Breed Adult Food, All sizes, Best before December 30, 2012, Batch code starting with SGL1201
- Solid Gold WolfCub Large Breed Puppy Food, All Sizes, Best before December 30, 2012, Batch code starting with SGB1201
Please contact us at 800-364-4863 or dane@solidgoldhealth.com with any questions and we will respond as quickly as possible.
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Wellness Dog Food
On May 4, 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 Pet Foods’ Gaston, South Carolina facility.
The products involved in this voluntary recall include:
*Wellness Complete Health Super5Mix Large Breed Puppy, 15 lb. and 30 lb. bags and *5 oz. sample bags with best by dates of January 9, 2013 through January 11, 2013.
Best by dates can be found on the back of the bag in the bottom right-hand corner.
The company states that “no other WellPet recipes, sizes or brands of food are impacted by this voluntary recall.”
The company also claims it “no longer purchases any products from Diamond Pet Foods”.
According to WellPet:
Pet owners who are unsure if the product they purchased is included in the recall, would like replacement product or have additional questions, may call us at (877) 227-9587 (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM through 6:00 PM Eastern time and Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM Eastern time).
The company has posted a special web page containing all Wellness brand products currently under recall — along with all relevant package information.
