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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Diamond Pet Foods: Various Pet Foods Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: October 19, 2012
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Summary

Diamond Pet Foods has recalled over 187 million units of various dog and cat food brands, including Taste of the Wild, Kirkland Signature, 4Health, and Diamond Naturals, because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected products were manufactured at the company's Meta, Missouri facility and distributed across the United States and multiple international countries. Consumers can identify the products by checking for specific lot code patterns and 'Best Before' dates ranging from December 9, 2012, to April 7, 2013. You should immediately stop using these pet foods and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The pet food is contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious illness in both the animals eating the food and the humans handling it. Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea, fever, or vomiting, while humans can become ill through contact with the food or infected pets, especially if they do not wash their hands thoroughly.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately check the packaging of your pet food for the brand names: Diamond, Diamond Naturals, Taste of the Wild, Kirkland Signature, 4Health, Country Value, Professional, Apex, Canidae, or Chicken Soup for the Soul.
  2. Check the 'Best Before' date on the bag to see if it falls between December 9, 2012, and April 7, 2013 (or until January 31, 2013, for Canidae products).
  3. Look at the production code on the back of the bag; affected products have a number '2' or '3' in the 9th position and an 'X' in the 10th or 11th position (Apex uses code ACD0101B32).
  4. Stop feeding any affected product to your pets and handle the bag with care to avoid cross-contamination.
  5. Return any unused portion of the pet food to the retail store where you purchased it for a full refund.
  6. Thoroughly wash your hands after handling any potentially contaminated pet food or after contact with pets that may have eaten the food.
  7. If you or your pet are showing symptoms of Salmonella infection, such as fever, diarrhea, or vomiting, contact your healthcare provider or veterinarian immediately.
  8. For further questions regarding this recall, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund at place of purchase

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

Affected Products

Product: Country Value Dog Adult (50 lbs)
Model:
V-002-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Country Value Hi Energy Dog Formula (50 lbs)
Model:
V-003-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Country Value Puppy Formula (50 lbs)
Model:
V-004-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Country Value Cat Formula (40 lbs)
Model:
V-005-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Diamond Pet Foods Maintenance Dog (50 lbs)
Model:
V-006-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Diamond Pet Foods Puppy (40 lbs)
Model:
V-007-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Diamond Pet Foods Premium Adult Dog (50 lbs)
Model:
V-008-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Diamond Pet Foods Senior 8+, Chicken, Egg & Oatmeal Dog Formula (35 lbs)
Model:
V-009-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Diamond Pet Foods Original Dog (50 lbs)
Model:
V-010-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Diamond Pet Foods Hi Energy Sporting (50 lbs)
Model:
V-011-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Diamond Pet Foods Performance Dog (40 lbs)
Model:
V-012-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Diamond Pet Foods Indoor Cat Formula (18 lbs)
Model:
V-013-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Diamond Pet Foods Maintenance Cat (40 lbs)
Model:
V-014-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Diamond Pet Foods Naturals Small Breed Puppy (40 lbs)
Model:
V-015-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Diamond Pet Foods Naturals Large Breed Puppy Lamb & Rice (140 lbs)
Model:
V-016-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Diamond Pet Foods Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice Adult Dog (40 lbs)
Model:
V-017-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Diamond Pet Foods Naturals Beef Meal & Rice Adult Dog (40 lbs)
Model:
V-018-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Diamond Pet Foods Naturals Large Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice (40 lbs)
Model:
V-019-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Diamond Pet Foods Naturals Large Breed 60+ Adult Dog (40 lbs)
Model:
V-020-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Diamond Pet Foods Naturals Chicken & Rice Adult Dog (40 lbs)
Model:
V-021-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Diamond Pet Foods Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Chicken & Rice (18 lbs)
Model:
V-022-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Diamond Pet Foods Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice (18 lbs)
Model:
V-023-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Diamond Pet Foods Naturals Extreme Athlete Chicken & Rice (40 lbs)
Model:
V-024-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Diamond Pet Foods Naturals Lite Lamb Meal & Rice Dog (30 lbs)
Model:
V-025-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Diamond Pet Foods Naturals Active Cat Chicken & Rice (18 lbs)
Model:
V-026-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Diamond Pet Foods Naturals Kitten (6 lbs)
Model:
V-027-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Professional Adult Dog Chicken & Barley (35 lbs)
Model:
V-028-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: 4 Health Chicken and Rice for Adult Dogs (18 lbs)
Model:
V-038-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Taste of the Wild Canyon River Feline with Trout & Smoked Salmon (15 lbs)
Model:
V-049-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Apex Chicken & Rice Adult Dog Food (20 lb & 40 lb bags)
Model:
V-057-2013
Lot Numbers:
ACD0101B32
Date Ranges: 24-Jan-2013
Product: Canidae Dog Food, Lamb Meal and Rice (30 lbs)
Model:
V-058-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th or 11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 31-JAN-2013
Product: Kirkland Signature Adult Dog Chicken, Rice and Vegetables (40 lbs)
Model:
V-074-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013
Product: Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul Adult Cat Light (18 lbs)
Model:
V-082-2013
Lot Numbers:
Lot code has 2 or 3 in 9th position AND X in 10th/11th position
Date Ranges: 9-DEC-2012 to 7-APR-2013

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 61820
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Diamond Pet Foods
Sold By: Tractor Supply Company; Costco; Apex Pet Foods; Canidae Corporation; Walmart; Amazon.com; Specialty Retailers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 90 products (Approx. 1,153,000 lbs (for all Country Value products); Approx. 1,153,000 lbs (for all Country Value products); Approx. 1,153,000 lbs (for all Country Value products); Approx. 1,153,000 lbs (for all Country Value products); unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; Approx. 332,300 lbs (total for all Professional brand products).; Approx. 332,300 lbs (total for all Professional brand products).; Approx. 332,300 lbs (total for all Professional brand products).; Approx. 332,300 lbs (total for all Professional brand products).; Approx. 332,300 lbs (total for all Professional brand products).; Approx. 332,300 lbs (total for all Professional brand products).; Approx. 332,300 lbs (total for all Professional brand products).; Approx. 332,300 lbs (total for all Professional brand products).; Approx. 332,300 lbs (total for all Professional brand products).; Approx. 332,300 lbs (total for all Professional brand products).; Approx. 2,476,000 lbs (total for all 4 Health brand products).; Approx. 2,476,000 lbs (total for all 4 Health brand products).; Approx. 2,476,000 lbs (total for all 4 Health brand products).; Approx. 2,476,000 lbs (total for all 4 Health brand products).; Approx. 2,476,000 lbs (total for all 4 Health brand products).; Approx. 2,476,000 lbs (total for all 4 Health brand products).; Approx. 2,476,000 lbs (total for all 4 Health brand products).; Approx. 2,476,000 lbs (total for all 4 Health brand products).; Approx. 2,476,000 lbs (total for all 4 Health brand products).; Approx. 2,476,000 lbs (total for all 4 Health brand products).; Approx. 2,476,000 lbs (total for all 4 Health brand products).; Approx. 10,275,000 lbs total (for all Taste of the Wild brand products).; Approx. 10,275,000 lbs total (for all Taste of the Wild brand products).; Approx. 10,275,000 lbs total (for all Taste of the Wild brand products).; Approx. 10,275,000 lbs total (for all Taste of the Wild brand products).; Approx. 10,275,000 lbs total (for all Taste of the Wild brand products).; Approx. 10,275,000 lbs total (for all Taste of the Wild brand products).; Approx. 10,275,000 lbs total (for all Taste of the Wild brand products).; Approx. 10,275,000 lbs total (for all Taste of the Wild brand products).; 47,600 lbs total; unknown; Unknown; Unknown; Unknown; Approx. 842,000 lbs total (for all Premium Edge brand products).; Approx. 842,000 lbs total (for all Premium Edge brand products).; Approx. 842,000 lbs total (for all Premium Edge brand products).; Approx. 842,000 lbs total (for all Premium Edge brand products).; Approx. 842,000 lbs total (for all Premium Edge brand products).; Approx. 842,000 lbs total (for all Premium Edge brand products).; Approx. 842,000 lbs total (for all Premium Edge brand products).; Approx. 842,000 lbs total (for all Premium Edge brand products).; Approx. 842,000 lbs total (for all Premium Edge brand products).; Approx. 842,000 lbs total (for all Premium Edge brand products).; Approx. 842,000 lbs total (for all Premium Edge brand products).; Approx. 842,000 lbs total (for all Premium Edge brand products).; Approx. 4,033,000 lbs total (for all Kirkland brand products).; Approx. 4,033,000 lbs total (for all Kirkland brand products).; Approx. 4,033,000 lbs total (for all Kirkland brand products).; Approx. 4,033,000 lbs total (for all Kirkland brand products).; Approx. 4,033,000 lbs total (for all Kirkland brand products).; Approx. 4,033,000 lbs total (for all Kirkland brand products).; Approx. 4,033,000 lbs total (for all Kirkland brand products).; Approx. 4,033,000 lbs total (for all Kirkland brand products).; Approx. 2,809,000 lbs total (for all Chicken Soup brand products).; Approx. 2,809,000 lbs total (for all Chicken Soup brand products).; Approx. 2,809,000 lbs total (for all Chicken Soup brand products).; Approx. 2,809,000 lbs total (for all Chicken Soup brand products).; Approx. 2,809,000 lbs total (for all Chicken Soup brand products).; Approx. 2,809,000 lbs total (for all Chicken Soup brand products).; Approx. 2,809,000 lbs total (for all Chicken Soup brand products).; Approx. 2,809,000 lbs total (for all Chicken Soup brand products).; Approx. 2,809,000 lbs total (for all Chicken Soup brand products).; Approx. 2,809,000 lbs total (for all Chicken Soup brand products).)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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