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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Diamond Pet Foods: Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula Recalled for Salmonella

Agency Publication Date: August 21, 2012
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Summary

Diamond Pet Foods is recalling various sizes of Diamond Pet Foods Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula due to potential Salmonella contamination. Approximately 13,000 bags of pet food are affected, ranging from 6-ounce samples to 18-pound bags. The products were distributed to retailers across 15 states and can be identified by "Best Before" dates ranging from August to October 2012. Consumers should stop feeding this specific product to their pets immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The pet food may be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious illness in both pets and the humans who handle the food. Symptoms in humans include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever, while pets may exhibit decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pet food packaging for the product name: Diamond Pet Foods Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula.
  2. Verify if your product is affected by checking for 'Best Before' dates of 26Aug2012, 27-Sept 2012, 18-Oct-2012, or 20-Oct-2012.
  3. Identify the bag size; the recall includes 6-lb. bags (case code 6/case), 18-lb. bags, and 6-oz. sample-size bags (case code 30/case).
  4. Stop feeding the affected product to your pet immediately if the dates and product name match.
  5. Return any unused portions of the affected pet food to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.
  6. Thoroughly wash your hands after handling any recalled pet food or cleaning any bowls or surfaces that came into contact with the food.
  7. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has symptoms like fever, diarrhea, or vomiting, contact your veterinarian immediately.
  8. For more information, contact Diamond Pet Foods or call the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your state or the general FDA hotline at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund at place of purchase

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: Diamond Pet Foods Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula (6-lb. bag)
Model:
V-200-2012
Date Ranges: Best Before 26Aug2012, Best Before 27-Sept 2012, Best Before 18-Oct-2012, Best Before 20-Oct-2012
Product: Diamond Pet Foods Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula (18-lb. bag)
Model:
V-200-2012
Date Ranges: Best Before 26Aug2012, Best Before 27-Sept 2012, Best Before 18-Oct-2012, Best Before 20-Oct-2012
Product: Diamond Pet Foods Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula (6-oz. sample-size bag)
Model:
V-200-2012
Date Ranges: Best Before 26Aug2012, Best Before 27-Sept 2012, Best Before 18-Oct-2012, Best Before 20-Oct-2012

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 61897
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Diamond Pet Foods
Sold By: retail stores
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 4,218/6-lb., 1,802/18-lb., and 7,020/6-oz. bags
Distributed To: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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