Diamond Pet Foods is expanding their recall of dry dog food to include nine different brands. These products have been linked to a human Salmonella Infantis outbreak in nine states. There were three recalls of the company’s products in the last few weeks:
- Naturals Lamb Meal and Rice Dog Food
- Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul
- Diamond Puppy Formula Dry Dog Food
Look at the production codes on the back of bags. The products that are recalled have a number “2″ or a “3″ in the 9th position AND an “X” in the 10th or 11th position.
Product details:
- Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul
- Country Value
- Diamond
- Diamond Naturals
- Premium Edge
- Professional
- 4Health
- Taste of the Wild
- Best before dates are December 9, 2012 through April 17, 2013
- The products were distributed in these states and Canada:
- Alabama
- Florida
- Georgia
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Virginia
- Canada
Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Pets can be carriers for the bacteria and infect people. For questions, call the company toll-free at 1-866-918-8756.
Linda Larsen has written 28 cook books. She worked for the Pillsbury company in their test kitchens and for the Pillsbury Bake-Off. She holds a degree with High Distinction in Food Science from the University of Minnesota.
Fred Pritzker is a food safety advocate and attorney. He represents people sickened by contaminated food.
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