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Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Natural Balance Pet Food Inc.: Various Natural Balance Dry Dog Foods Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Agency Publication Date: July 17, 2012
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Summary

Approximately 87,056 units of Natural Balance dry pet food formulas have been recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. These products, manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods, include various recipes such as Sweet Potato & Venison, Lamb Meal & Brown Rice, and Sweet Potato & Bison in sizes ranging from 5 to 28 pounds. Consumers who purchased these products nationwide or in Canada, Taiwan, and Israel should check their packaging for specific lot codes and best-by dates to determine if they are affected.

Risk

The pet food may be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious illness in both pets who eat the food and humans who handle the contaminated product. People can become infected by not thoroughly washing their hands after touching the food or coming into contact with surfaces that touched the food.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pet food packaging for the following UPC codes and Lot information: Sweet Potato & Venison 5 lb (UPC 7-23633-88650-5, Lot NBH1202 or NBH0103), 15 lb (UPC 7-23633-88615-4, Lot NBH0101, NBH1202, or NBH1203), and 28 lb (UPC 7-23633-88628-4, Lot NBH0101, NBH0102, NBH0103, NBH1202, or NBH1203).
  2. Verify Lamb Meal & Brown Rice products: 5 lb (UPC 7-23633-78755-0, Lot NBR1202 or NBR1203), 15 lb (UPC 7-23633-78715-4, Lot NBR1202 or NBR1203), 28 lb (UPC 7-23633-78728-4, Lot NBR1202 or NBR1203), 28 lb Large Breed (UPC 7-23633-44443-9, Lot NLB1202 or NLB1203), and Small Breed sizes 5 lb (UPC 7-23633-42300-7, Lot NSL1201) or 12.5 lb (UPC 7-23633-42301-4, Lot NSL1201).
  3. Identify Sweet Potato & Bison or Vegetarian formulas: Sweet Potato & Bison 5 lb (UPC 7-23633-65553-8, Lot NBT1202 or NBT1203), 15 lb (UPC 7-23633-61718-5, Lot NBT1201, NBT1202, or NBT1203), 28 lb (UPC 7-23633-63031-3, Lot NBT1201, NBT1202, or NBT1203), and Vegetarian 5 lb (UPC 7-23633-80855-2, Lot NBV1201).
  4. Immediately stop feeding the recalled product to your pets and secure it in a sealed bag to prevent access by other animals or wildlife.
  5. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Natural Balance Pet Food Inc. for further instructions.
  6. Thoroughly wash and sanitize any pet food bowls, storage containers, or surfaces that came into contact with the recalled food.
  7. For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator in your state or call the FDA at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund upon return of affected product.

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

Affected Products

Product: Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison Dog (5 LB)
Model:
V-178-2012
UPC Codes:
723633886505
Lot Numbers:
NBH1202
NBH0103
Date Ranges: Best By Date: December 12, 2012, Best By Date: December 13, 2012, Best By Date: March 13, 2013
Product: Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison Dog (15 LB)
Model:
V-179-2012
UPC Codes:
723633886154
Lot Numbers:
NBH0101
NBH1202
NBH1203
Date Ranges: Best By Date: March 5, 2013, Best By Date: March 6, 2013, Best By Date: December 12, 2012, Best By Date: December 13, 2012, Best By Date: December 14, 2012
Product: Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison Dog (28 LB)
Model:
V-180-2012
UPC Codes:
723633886284
Lot Numbers:
NBH0101
NBH0102
NBH0103
NBH1202
NBH1203
Date Ranges: Best By Date: March 5, 2013, Best By Date: March 6, 2013, Best By Date: March 7, 2013, Best By Date: March 8, 2013, Best By Date: March 12, 2013, Best By Date: December 12, 2012, Best By Date: December 13, 2012, Best By Date: December 14, 2012
Product: Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog (5 LB)
Model:
V-181-2012
UPC Codes:
723633787550
Lot Numbers:
NBR1202
NBR1203
Date Ranges: Best By Date: December 10, 2012, Best By Date: December 21, 2012, Best By Date: December 22, 2012
Product: Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog (15 LB)
Model:
V-182-2012
UPC Codes:
723633787154
Lot Numbers:
NBR1202
NBR1203
Date Ranges: Best By Date: December 10, 2012, Best By Date: December 21, 2012, Best By Date: December 22, 2012
Product: Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog (28 LB)
Model:
V-183-2012
UPC Codes:
723633787284
Lot Numbers:
NBR1202
NBR1203
Date Ranges: Best By Date: December 10, 2012, Best By Date: December 21, 2012, Best By Date: December 22, 2012
Product: Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Bison Dog (5 LB)
Model:
V-184-2012
UPC Codes:
723633655538
Lot Numbers:
NBT1202
NBT1203
Date Ranges: Best By Date: December 17, 2012, Best By Date: December 18, 2012, Best By Date: December 28, 2012, Best By Date: December 29, 2012
Product: Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Bison Dog (15 LB)
Model:
V-185-2012
UPC Codes:
723633617185
Lot Numbers:
NBT1201
NBT1202
NBT1203
Date Ranges: Best By Date: December 9, 2012, Best By Date: December 17, 2012, Best By Date: December 18, 2012, Best By Date: December 28, 2012, Best By Date: December 29, 2012
Product: Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Bison Dog (28 LB)
Model:
V-186-2012
UPC Codes:
723633630313
Lot Numbers:
NBT1201
NBT1202
NBT1203
Date Ranges: Best By Date: December 9, 2012, Best By Date: December 17, 2012, Best By Date: December 18, 2012, Best By Date: December 28, 2012, Best By Date: December 29, 2012
Product: Natural Balance Vegetarian Dog (5 LB)
Model:
V-187-2012
UPC Codes:
723633808552
Lot Numbers:
NBV1201
Date Ranges: Best By Date: December 9, 2012
Product: Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog Large Breed Bites (28 LB)
Model:
V-188-2012
UPC Codes:
723633444439
Lot Numbers:
NLB1202
NLB1203
Date Ranges: Best By Date: December 12, 2012, Best By Date: December 20, 2012, Best By Date: December 21, 2012
Product: Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog Small Breed Bites (5 LB)
Model:
V-189-2012
UPC Codes:
723633423007
Lot Numbers:
NSL1201
Date Ranges: Best By Date: December 21, 2012
Product: Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog Small Breed Bites (12.5 LB)
Model:
V-190-2012
UPC Codes:
723633423014
Lot Numbers:
NSL1201
Date Ranges: Best By Date: December 21, 2012

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 61805
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Natural Balance Pet Food Inc.
Sold By: Specialty retailers; Pet stores
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 13 products (4,212 units; 8,568 units; 28,652 units; 5,298 units; 3,164 units; 6,190 units; 6,696 units; 6,723 units; 7,355 units; 2,730 units; 2,700 units; 2,952 units; 1,816 units)
Distributed To: Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, Georgia, Texas, Massachusetts, California

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