Latest List Of Recalled Dog Food
Comprehensive list of all recalled brands.
May 5th 2012
Solid Gold Dog Food Part of Diamond Recall
Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc., El Cajon, California, announced a voluntary recall of one batch of WolfCub Large Breed Puppy Food and one batch of Solid Gold WolfKing Large Breed Adult Dog Food after being notified by Diamond Pet Foods regarding the presence of Salmonella in Diamond’s Gaston, South Carolina facility.
Full information: Solid Gold Dog Food Part of Diamond Recall
May 5th 2012
Diamond Pet Foods Recall Keeps Snowballing
Diamond Pet Foods today announced that it is expanding a voluntary recall to include batches of nine brands of dry pet food formulas manufactured between December 9, 2011 and April 7, 2012 due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Full information: Diamond Pet Foods Recall Information
Further reading: Pet Food Recalls: CDC Warning, Human Salmonella Reported, New Recalls
May 4th 2012
Diamond Pet Foods Recall Now Includes the Following
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul
Country Value
Diamond
Diamond Naturals
Premium Edge
Professional
4Health
Taste of the Wild
Kirkland Signature products
Source article: Updated Notice Includes Kirkland and Taste of the Wild Recall
No dogs but 14 people reported sick
April 27th 2012
Diamond Pet Foods Recall Expanded (Again)
Diamond Pet Foods Expands Voluntary Recall to Include Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food
due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Full information: Diamond Pet Foods Expands Voluntary Recall
April 27th 2012
Diamond Pet Foods Recall Expanded
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Adult Light Formula tests positive for Salmonella.
Diamond Pet Foods is expanding a voluntary recall to include one production run and four production codes of Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul Adult Light Formula dry dog food.
Full article: Diamond Pet Foods expands dry dog food recall
April 6th 2012
Diamond Pet Foods Recall
Diamond Pet Foods voluntarily recalls limited number of Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice dog food bags due to potential salmonella contamination. Recall is limited to one formula of Diamond Naturals distributed to 12 states; no illnesses reported
Product Name
| Bag Size | Production Code & “Best Before” Code |
Diamond Naturals Lamb & Rice
| 6lb | DLR0101D3XALW Best Before 04 Jan 2013 |
Diamond Naturals Lamb & Rice
| 20lb | DLR0101C31XAG Best Before 03 Jan 2013 |
Diamond Naturals Lamb & Rice
| 40lb | DLR0101C31XMF Best Before 03 Jan 2013 |
Diamond Naturals Lamb & Rice
| 40lb | DLR0101C31XAG Best Before 03 Jan 2013 |
Diamond Naturals Lamb & Rice
| 40lb | DLR0101D32XMS Best Before 04 Jan 2013 |
Full article: Diamond Pet Foods Recalls Bags Of Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice Dog Food
February 27th 2012
Area between Archer, Newberry and Bronson under rabies alert
The rabies alert will be in effect for the next 60 days in the around around Forest Park and University Oaks -- in an area between Archer, Newberry and Bronson.
Anyone who might have come in contact with the dog -- a light brown American bulldog - since Feb. 9 is urged to contact the Health Department.
Full article: Area between Archer, Newberry and Bronson under rabies alert
February 18th 2012
Dogs poisoned in Toronto's High Park
A deadly poison, meant to lure animals, has been spread throughout a west-end Toronto park, where dogs often roam off-leash. Three dogs died.
Full article: Suspicious death of three dogs prompts Toronto police investigation
Update: Multiple sources of poison behind dog deaths
January 27th 2012
Foreign Tablet Risk with Clomicalm
Novartis Animal Health cautioned veterinarians yesterday that foreign tablets may be found in certain bottles of Clomicalm (clomipramine hydrochloride) tablets.
Novartis recommended clinic staff open each bottle of Clomicalm and examine its contents for tablets that are broken or are incorrect in color, shape or size.
Full article: Veterinary Practice News: Novartis Warns of Foreign Tablet Risk with Clomicalm
January 23rd 2012
Novartis Suspends Production of Interceptor, Sentinel, Program, Clomicalm and Deramaxx
On January 5th, Novartis sent a letter to veterinarians informing them that it was suspending production and shipments of the following Novartis Animal Health (NAH) brands including Interceptor Flavor Tabs, Sentinel Flavor Tabs, Clomicalm, Program Tablets and Suspension, and Milbemite. The letter also noted that production of Deramaxx which was just recently moved to the Lincoln plant will also be affected although the company will continue to ship that product from existing inventory.
Full article vetDepot: Novartis Suspends Production of Interceptor, Sentinel, Program, Clomicalm and Deramaxx
January 2nd 2012
Cryofreeze™ Gel Pack Recall
In conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), California Innovations has announced a voluntary recall of the Cryofreeze™ gel pack that was included with the High Performance Expandable Lunch Box that was sold at Costco between May and November of 2007.
The gel packs were distributed with incorrect labeling stating that their contents are non-toxic. A health hazard could occur if the gel packs are damaged, allowing the interior gel to leak out and be ingested/swallowed by children/adults or pets. Diethylene glycol and trace amounts of ethylene glycol have now been detected in the gel.
Full article Pet Poison Helpline:Cryofreeze™ Gel Pack Recall
December 29, 2011
Petrus Feed And Seed Stores, Inc. Recalls Its 21% Dog Food
Petrus Feed and Seed Stores, Inc. today announced a voluntary recall of its dry dog food – 21% Protein Dog Food in 40 lb Petrus Feed bags. Reason? You guessed it - aflatoxin.
The affected dry dog food was distributed in Petrus Feed and Seed in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Full FDA Release: Updated New Release With Corrected Lot Numbers Petrus Feed And Seed Stores, Inc. Recalls Its 21% Dog Food
December 13, 2011
Arrow Brand Dog Food Recall
Arrow Brand Dog Food, sold in Louisiana and Texas, is being recalled due to aflatoxin.
- ARROWBRAND 21% Dog Chunks SKU #807 40 lb. bag
- ARROWBRAND Super Proeaux Dog Food SKU #812 40 lb. bag
- ARROWBRAND Professional Formula Dog Food SKU #814 50 lb. bag
The recall only applies to the above products with the following Packaging Date Codes 4K0335 to 4K1335.
Source article: Pet food recall: Arrow Brand Dog Food due to Aflatoxin
December 10, 2011
Advanced Animal Nutrition dog food recall
THAYER — A Missouri-based company is recalling three dry dog food products because of high levels of the fungus aflatoxin. Recall includes 50-pound bags of the following foods:
- Dog Power Adult Maintenance Formula 21-12 Dog Food, 50 Pound Bags
- Dog Power Hunters Formula 27-14 Dog Food, 50 Pound Bags
- Dog Power Hi-Pro Performance Formula 26-18 Dog Food, 50 Pound Bags
Products with the packaging codes K0004 through K1322.The products were distributed in Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana.
Source article: Advanced Animal Nutrition issues dog food recall
December 7, 2011
River Run and Marksman Dry Dog Food by Cargill Animal Nutrition Recall
Cargill Animal Nutrition has announced a voluntary recall of two regional brands of its dry dog food -- River Run and Marksman -- due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit.
Source article: Cargill Animal Nutrition Recalls River Run and Marksman Dry Dog Food
Recall info: River Run and Marksman Dog Food: Recalled Product List
December 6, 2011
Iams Puppy Food Recall
In further consultation with the FDA, the decision was made today to recall one production lot of Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy Original dry food, and an online press release has just been issued.
Only one production lot and code date are affected by this announcement:
- Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy dry food, 7.0 lb bag, Version 1278417716, Code Date 1901402305
- Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy dry food, 8.0 lb bag, Version 12794177D2, Code Dates 12794177D3 and 1901410208
- Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy dry food, 17.5 lb bag, Version 12794177K1, Code Dates 12794177K2 and 1901401848
November 18, 2011
Beware of Chicken Jerky Treats from China
In case you didn't catch onto this one yet, do stay away from this stuff. Dogs are getting sick. If you really want to indulge your dog with jerky treats, make your own, like we do.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is again cautioning consumers that chicken jerky products for dogs (also sold as chicken tenders, strips or treats) may be associated with illness in dogs.
Read full release at FDA's website: FDA Continues to Caution Dog Owners About Chicken Jerky Products
November 6, 2011
Canine Flu Problems in Texas
Canine influenza continues to be a problem in some areas of Texas, most notably the Austin area. A recent news report indicates 30 confirmed cases and 70 suspected H3N8 canine influenza cases since September.
Read full article at Worms and Germs blog: Ongoing canine flu problems in Texas
November 4, 2011
Adult Stem Cells for Kidney Disease Study
A new study at the Animal Medical Center (AMC) is investigating the impact of intra-arterial injection of stem cells on chronic kidney disease in cats and protein-losing nephropathy in dogs.
The stem cells will be harvested from adipose tissue. The canine study will look at protein-losing nephropathy (glomerulonephritis).
Read full article at dvm360: AMC stem cell study to investigate intra-arterial injection for kidney disease
October 27, 2011
Leptospirosis Outbreak Around Detroit
Over the past three weeks, more than 20 cases of leptospirosis have been reported in Detroit-area dogs. Carole Bolin, DVM, PhD, professor and director of DCPAH, and her team identified the particular strain as Icterohaemorrhiage, which can cause severe disease in humans and animals.
Read full article at dvm360: Michigan State warns of leptospirosis outbreak around Detroit
October 18, 2011
Surgery: An Alternative Treatment for Severe Heartworm Cases
Veterinarians at the University of Florida report they can surgically extract heartworms from dogs suffering from severe parasitic infections.
With specialized instruments, cardiologists can extract the heartworms from the heart and pulmonary arteries through the jugular vein.
Read more at dvm360: UF veterinarians offer alternative treatment for severe heartworm cases
October 11, 2011
FDA recalls bulk lots of soy flour used in some animal feed
Thousands of bags of soy flour, which is used to make human and animal food products, are being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Read more are dvm360: FDA recalls bulk lots of soy flour used in some animal feed
Read more are dvm360: FDA recalls bulk lots of soy flour used in some animal feed
October 11, 2011
Animal shelter outbreaks
Infectious diseases are continuous challenges for animal shelters. Unfortunately, outbreaks are not uncommon.
The Oakville and Milton Humane Society (in Ontario) is closed because of a ringworm outbreak that's been going on since early September.
72 kittens were euthanized in the Miami-Dade County Animal Services because of "cat plague," which is a common name for feline panleukopenia.
Upper respiratory tract infections have resulted in suspension of adoptions at the Bergen County Animal Shelter in New Jersey.
October 10, 2011
Rocky Ford Cantaloupes
The FDA recommends against consuming or giving your pet any Rocky-Ford brand cantaloupe from Jensen Farms, and disposing of any recalled product in a container safe from access to children and animals.
Rocky Ford-brand cantaloupes from Jensen Farm in Granado, CO, are reportedly the source of the potentially lethal bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes.
Read more at FDA Press Announcements and Dr. Patrick's blog.
September 30, 2011
Milk Bone Dog Biscuit Product Pull
Delmonte Pet:Milk Bone Dog Biscuit 10lb.
Voluntary pull due to mold discovered after the product was in the market place.
Code #90967
Milk Bone Dog Biscuits 10 lb
(UPC 24000-92502) with lot code 12071k Only!
Read more at Truth About Pet Food
September 30, 2011
Merial to Import Limited Quantities of Immiticide from Europe
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will allow Merial of Duluth, Ga., to import limited quantities of Immiticide (the only FDA approved Heartworm treatment drug) from its European supplier.
Read full article at Veterinary Practice News
