The law firm of Pritzker Hageman filed what is believed to be the first lawsuit against Diamond Pet Food Processors and Costco Wholesale Corporation for damages caused by pet food contaminated by Salmonella. The lawsuit was filed on Monday in the United States District Court, District of New Jersey (case number 3:12-CV-03127-JAP-LHG) on behalf of an infant who was hospitalized with a Salmonella Infantis infection. The pet food in question, Kirkland Signature Super Premium Healthy Weight Dog Formulated with Chicken & Vegetables, has been the subject of a nationwide recall. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) along with state and local health departments have identified an outbreak of human illnesses linked to this and several other brands of dog food produced by … [Read more...]
Diamond Pet Foods Recall for Salmonella Expanded Again
The Diamond Pet Foods recall for Salmonella has been expanded again to include another product. The recall of dry dog and cat foods began on April 6, 2012 and was expanded several times. This particular food was manufactured on August 26, 2011, and is being recalled due to potential Salmonella exposure. The plant where the food was manufactured was cited for food safety failures after an investigation by the FDA. No illnesses have been reported connected to this product. Product details: Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula Samples, 6 pound bags, and 18 pound bags Production Codes and Best Before Dates: DSL0801, 26-Aug-2012 DSL0801, 26-Aug-2012 DSL0801, 27-Sept-2012 DSL0801, 18-Oct-2012 DSL0801 (samples) Distributed in these … [Read more...]
Food Safety Issues at Diamond Pet Food Plant
The FDA has released results of their investigation at the Diamond Pet Foods plant in Gaston, South Carolina. The government found several issues and violations of food safety laws. Some of the food produced at that plant have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella food poisoning in nine states and Canada that has sickened at least 15 people. After reports of Salmonella Infantis illnesses were reported to authorities, public health officials started an investigation. The common thread among all the patients was contact with dry pet food. Testing found Salmonella in dry dog food, so recalls of several brands of pet food were issued over the course of a couple of weeks. On April 12, FDA inspectors examined the plant in question. The report states that the company was not taking "all … [Read more...]
Cargill Recalls Some Animal Feed Products
Cargill Animal Nutrition announced a voluntary recall of some regional poultry and calf feed, and some whole and cracked corn products because of high levels of aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a mold that grows on grain that was stressed while it was growing. Exposure to high levels of aflatoxin can cause liver failure. The products were produced between September 6, 2011, and December 1, 2011. Dumor and Producer's Price brands were distributed in 43 stores in southern Arkansas, Louisiana, southern Mississippi and eastern Texas. Showmaster and Naturewise were distributed in Louisiana and southwest Mississippi. If you have purchased these products, return to the store for a full refund. For questions, call 1-855-225-1907. … [Read more...]
Nestlé Recalls Purina Veterinarian Diets OM Canned Cat Food for Thiamine Deficiency
Nestlé Purina PetCare (NPP) is recalling one lot of Purina Veterinary Diets® OM Overweight Management canned cat food because it has low levels of Vitamin B1 (thiamine). Product details: Purina Veterinary Diets® OM Overweight Management Feline Formula 5.5 ounce cans "Best By" Date JUN 2013 Production Code 11721159 UPC number 38100 - 13810 Sold by veterinarians in the United States and Canada Distributed to clinics between June 2011 and May 2012 in the U.S. and Canada Not sold in retail stores Cats who eat this food may develop a thiamine deficiency, and will exhibit symptoms such as decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting, and weight loss. Neurological symptoms can develop after a period of time, including ventriflexion of the neck (bending to the floor), … [Read more...]
CDC Updates Salmonella Infantis Outbreak Linked to Dry Dog Food
The CDC has updated its investigation into the Salmonella Infantis outbreak that has been linked to several brands of dry dog food produced by Diamond Pet Foods in South Carolina. So far, 15 people have been sickened. Five have been hospitalized; there have been no deaths. In addition, one person in Canada is ill. The case count is as follows: Alabama (1) Connecticut (1) Michigan (1) Missouri (3) North Carolina (3) New Jersey (1) Ohio (2) Pennsylvania (2) Virginia (1) One new case was reported in Pennsylvania. Consumers are urged to check their homes for the recalled pet food products, which include dry dog food and dry cat food, and discard them if they have purchased one of those products. Look for the Production Code on the package. Recalled items have the … [Read more...]
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Diamond Pet Foods Dry Food
On April 6, 2012, Diamond Pet Foods recalled some of their dry dog food for Salmonella contamination. Since then, many other brands have been involved in this recall, including some brands of cat food, and an outbreak of Salmonella Infantis has sickened 14 people and hospitalized 5 in nine states. One person has been sickened in Canada. All of the food has been manufactured at the Diamond plant in Gaston, South Carolina. The recall includes many states in the United States, provinces in Canada, and Puerto Rico. There are two ways humans can get sick from contaminated dog food, according to Dr. Jeff Bender, veterinarian at the University of Minnesota: by handling the food itself and not washing hands afterwards, and by coming into contact with infected feces. Make sure you wash … [Read more...]
One Person in Canada Sickened in Pet Food Outbreak
The Public Health Agency of Canada has announced that one person in that country has been sickened with a Salmonella infection linked to the recalled dry dog and cat foods manufactured at the Diamond Pet Foods plant in South Carolina. Fourteen people in nine states in the United States are sick. The ill person is from Quebec, Canada. Several brands of pet food manufactured at that specific plant have been recalled in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Symptoms of Salmonella infection include fever, headache, stomach and abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. It's important to always wash your hands after handling pet food, washing pet food bowls, and cleaning up after your pet. If you or anyone in your family has experienced symptoms of illness, contact your doctor. … [Read more...]
Solid Gold Health Products for Pets Recalls Dog Food for Potential Salmonella
Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc of California is recalling two batches of dry dog food for possible Salmonella contamination. The products were made at the facility linked to the recent recalls of Diamond Pet Foods. Product details: Solid Gold WolfCub Large Breed Puppy Food 4 pound with UPC number 093766750005 15 pound with UPC number 093766750012 33 pound with UPC number 093766750029 Best Before date of December 30, 2012 Batch code starting with SGB1201A31X Solid Gold WolfKing Large Breed Adult Dog Food 4 pound with UPC number 093766750050 15 pound with UPC number 093766750067 28.5 pound with UPC number 093766750081 Best Before date of December 30, 2012 Batch code starting with SGL1201A32X The Best Before dates can be found on the back … [Read more...]
Apex Pet Foods Issues Dog Food Recall
Apex Pet Foods is recalling all of their dry dog food formulas manufactured on January 24, 2012 for possible Salmonella contamination. Product details: Apex Chicken and Rice Dog 40 pound Production Code ACD0101B32 Best by Date 24-Jan-2013 Apex Chicken and Rice Dog 20 pound Production Code ACD0101B32 Best By Date 24-Jan-2013 Distributed only in South Carolina For questions, call the company at 1-866-918-8756 Monday through Sunday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm EST. … [Read more...]
