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Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Natural Balance Pet Food Inc.: Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food Recalled for Potential Salmonella

Agency Publication Date: August 26, 2010
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Summary

Natural Balance Pet Food Inc. is recalling approximately 5,600 bags of its Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall includes 28-lb. and 5-lb. bags distributed nationwide to pet specialty stores in 26 states. Consumers should check the packaging for a "Best By" date of June 17, 2011, and return any affected bags to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. People infected with Salmonella may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your dog food packaging for 'Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food' with a 'Best By' date of June 17, 2011.
  2. Verify the UPC codes on the bag: 7-23633-99000-4 for the 5-lb. bag or 7-23633-99002-8 for the 28-lb. bag.
  3. Immediately stop feeding the affected food to your pets and handle the product with gloves or wash your hands thoroughly after contact.
  4. Return the product to the pet specialty store where it was purchased for a full refund.
  5. For additional questions, contact the FDA consumer complaint coordinator or the manufacturer, Natural Balance Pet Food Inc.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund at point 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: Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food (5-lb. Bag)
Model:
Recall #: V-193-2010
UPC Codes:
723633990004
Date Ranges: Best By June 17, 2011
Product: Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food (28-lb. Bag)
Model:
Recall #: V-193-2010
UPC Codes:
723633990028
Date Ranges: Best By June 17, 2011

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 56015
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Natural Balance Pet Food Inc.
Sold By: pet specialty stores
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 28lb units( 2,576 bags), 5lb units (504 cases/3,024 bags)
Distributed To: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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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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