Diamond Puppy Food Recall

[tinymwoods]

Just got this information in an email. Wanted to pass it along.........

"Diamond Pet Foods Expands Voluntary Recall to Include One Production Run
of Diamond Puppy Formula
Recall due to detection of Salmonella, limited to eight states

Consumer Contact: 800-442-0402
Media Contact: 816-255-1974

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 30, 2012

Diamond Pet Foods is expanding a voluntary recall to include one production run of Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food. The company took this precautionary measure after learning that a sample taken of the food contained Salmonella. No dog illnesses have been reported.

Only the Diamond Puppy Formula products meeting the following descriptions are recalled. No other Diamond Pet Foods products are affected.

Description Size Production Code Best By Date
Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food 40 lb. DPP0401B22XJW 6-Apr-2013
Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food 40 lb. DPP0401A21XAW 6-Apr-2013
Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food 40 lb. DPP0401B21XDJ 7-Apr-2013
Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food 20 lb. DPP0401B22XJW 6-Apr-2013
Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food 8 lb. DPP0401B2XALW 7-Apr-2013
Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food 6oz Samples DPP0401

Consumers who purchased Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food with these specific production codes and best-before dates should discard the product.

The recalled Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food was manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods in Gaston, S.C., and distributed in the following states:
• Alabama
• Florida
• Georgia
• North Carolina
• Ohio
• Pennsylvania
• South Carolina
• Virginia

The product may have been further distributed to additional states through pet food channels. The company is working directly with distributors and retailers that carry these products to remove them as quickly as possible from the supply chain. Diamond Pet Foods apologizes for any potential issues this may cause pet owners and their dogs.








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 at 800-442-0402 or visit www.diamondpetrecall.com.

Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and exhibits these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

Individuals handling dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product. People infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. According to the Centers for Disease Control, people who are more likely to be affected by Salmonella include infants, children younger than 5 years old, organ transplant patients, people with HIV/AIDS and individuals receiving treatment for cancer."

[bigdog]

isnt this the same plant that the recall was a few yrs ago. they also have a plant in missouri.

[tinymwoods]

Yes I think it is. They are saying anything from Missouri is ok.

[sbeagler]

what happened all them checks written on the bag hmmm sounds like BS : after the dog deaths attributed to their feed and some other companies when will they learn from the past. rather pay a few bucks more get purina.

[Fino]

I got a bad bag in WV

[Woodhavenrabbitdogs]

I quit feeding it a couple months ago, looked like all my dogs were starving on it, switched to redflannel and they look real good , wont be switching back