Should we really be surprised that the pet food recall continues to expand? At least two more individuals have been reportedly sickened due to contact with pet food that was contaminated with a strain of salmonella. The pet food recall currently affects 21 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada; however, because some of the food may have been sold online to additional vendors, those in other states should be mindful of the recall and check food packages to ensure the safety of both humans and pets.
To determine if your pet’s food is included in this recall, check by brand.
- Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul: Check the production code on the product bag. Look for a “2” or “3” in the 9th position AND an “x” in the 10th or 11th position and a best-before date between December 9, 2012 and April 7, 2013.
- Country Value: Check the production code on the product bag. Look for a “2” or “3” in the 9th position AND an “x” in the 10th or 11th position and a best-before date between December 9, 2012 and April 7, 2013.
- Diamond: Check the production code on the product bag. Look for a “2” or “3” in the 9th position AND an “x” in the 10th or 11th position and a best-before date between December 9, 2012 and April 7, 2013.
- Diamond Naturals: Check the production code on the product bag. Look for a “2” or “3” in the 9th position AND an “x” in the 10th or 11th position and a best-before date between December 9, 2012 and April 7, 2013.
- Premium Edge: Check the production code on the product bag. Look for a “2” or “3” in the 9th position AND an “x” in the 10th or 11th position and a best-before date between December 9, 2012 and April 7, 2013.
- Professional: Check the production code on the product bag. Look for a “2” or “3” in the 9th position AND an “x” in the 10th or 11th position and a best-before date between December 9, 2012 and April 7, 2013.
- 4Health: Check the production code on the product bag. Look for a “2” or “3” in the 9th position AND an “x” in the 10th or 11th position and a best-before date between December 9, 2012 and April 7, 2013.
- Taste of the Wild: Check the production code on the product bag. Look for a “2” or “3” in the 9th position AND an “x” in the 10th or 11th position and a best-before date between December 9, 2012 and April 7, 2013.
- Apex: Twenty (20) and forty (40) pound bags of Apex Chicken and Rice Dog Food with a production code of ACD0101B32 and a best-by date of January 24, 2013.
- Kirkland: Kirkland brands affected include: Kirkland Signature Super Premium Adult Lamb, Rice & Vegetable Formula; Kirkland Super Premium Adult Dog Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Formula; Kirkland Signature Super Premium Mature Dog Chicken, Rice & Egg Formula; Kirkland Super Premium Healthy Weight Dog Formulated with Chicken & Vegetables; Kirkland Signature Super Premium Maintenance Cat Chicken & Rice Formula; Kirkland Signature Super Premium Healthy Weight Cat Formula; and Kirkland Signature Nature’s Domain Salmon Meal & Sweet Potato Formula for Dogs.
All Kirkland brands affected by the recall will have a best-before date range of December 9, 2012 – January 31, 2013 AND have BOTH a “3” in the 9th position and an “X” in the 11th position of the product code. For Kirkland Signature brand products sold in Taiwan, the best-before date range is June 9, 2012 – July 31, 2012 and the product code is the same as above. - Canidae: Affected Canidae brands include: Canidae Dog (All Life Stages); Canidae Dog Chicken Meal & Rice; Canidae Dog, Lamb Meal & Rice; and Canidae Dog Platinum. Check the production code on the bag of dog food and look for a “3” in the 9th position AND an “x” in the 10th or 11th position. Best-before dates on the recalled Canidae pet foods are December 9, 2012 – January 31, 2012.
Several brands are being recalled as a precaution only at this time; however this should not give pet owners a false sense of security that the food within the package is safe. If you believe you have purchased one of the potentially tainted packages of pet food that is being recalled the manufacturer recommends that you carefully dispose of the product in a secured plastic bag.
Solid Gold: Affected brands include one batch of WolfCub Large Breed Puppy Food and one batch of WolfKing Large Breed Adult Dog Food. Both brands have a best-before date of December 30, 2012 and an “X” in the 11th digit of the product code. Bag sizes include 4lb, 15lb, and 33lb bags.
Pet owners concerned about their Solid Gold products can call 1-800-364-4863, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time.