Archive for the ‘Recalls’ Category

Solid Gold formulas added to Diamond Plant Recall

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Solid Gold has recalled specific manufacturing runs of their Wolf Cub and Wolf King foods which were made at the Diamond plant located in Gaston, South Carolina. None of these recalled runs have been distributed to Washington state. More information and the specific date and lot codes can be found on the company’s website.

Salmonella Linked to Diamond Pet Food

Monday, May 7th, 2012

While we monitor the brands of food affected by the latest pet food recall, one clue has apparently emerged. A small number of cases of a relatively rare form of salmonella infection has been linked to the recently recalled Diamond formulas. Since last Fall, there have been 14 reports of Salmonella infantis diagnosed in 9 [...]

Pet Food Recalls Expand from Diamond Plant

Monday, May 7th, 2012

The list of foods recalled from the Diamond manufacturing plant in South Carolina continues to grow. In the past week, Kirkland Signature, Canidae, Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul, Natural Balance, Solid Gold, Taste of the Wild, and Wellness all have issued limited recalls for foods manufactured in Gaston, SC. Last month, Diamond announced [...]

Dog Food Recalls- Does Your Pet Food Contain Corn?

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

In recent weeks, a small number of pet foods containing corn have implemented recalls. Each of these foods were low quality formulas, which contained corn with high levels of aflatoxin. A list of the recalled foods appear at the end of this article. Aflatoxin has been responsible for a few previous pet food recalls. It [...]

Primal Pet Food Recall

Monday, June 6th, 2011

Primal Pet Food has announced a recall of their 4 pound Chicken/ Salmon nuggets for cats with a date code of 043112-17 because of the potential for salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date as a result of this recall. If you have any of the affected product, please contact us directly so [...]

Wellness Cat Food Recall

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

Wellness cat food cans recalled for potentially inadequate Thiamine levels.

Merrick Recalls Texas Taffy treats

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Merrick Pet Care has announced a recall of all lots of their popular Texas Taffy treats because of the possibility of Salmonella contamination. The treats have a UPC of  02280827077. All lots numbers, up to and including 10364 are included in this recall. No illness has been reported to date. The company’s recall notice can [...]

Blue Buffalo issues limited recall

Friday, October 8th, 2010

Blue Buffalo dog food company has issued a limited recall on three of its dog food formulas because of an excess of Vitamin D which was added to the formulation. Wilderness Chicken, Basics Salmon, and Large breed Chicken are all affected by this recall in the sizes with dates codes listed below: BLUE Wilderness Chicken [...]

Merrick Treat Recall Expands

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

Merrick Beef Filet Squares, also known as Texas Hold ‘ems, have been recalled because of the potential of Salmonella contamination. The company had previously recalled a single lot of these treats, which later expanded to include more dates. The current recall now includes all date ranges of the products, item number 60016. The company’s official [...]

Iams Recall Expands to include Eukanuba

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

**RECALL** Iams has issued a recall for ALL dry Veterinary formulas with Best By Dates between July 1, 2010- December 1, 2011. This date range covers virtually all the dry Iams prescription food currently in use for both dogs and cats. The recall now includes the same date ranges for all sizes and formulas of [...]