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Two additional dog food brands have been added to the massive Diamond Pet Foods salmonella-related recall list, Apex and Solid Gold.
Currently, the following dog food brands (and some brands that include cat food as well!) are being recalled: 4Health, Apex, Canidae, Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul, Country Value, Diamond, Diamond Naturals, Kirkland Signature, Natural Balance, Premium Edge, Professional, Solid Gold, Taste of the Wild, and Wellness.
Among these brands are some of the most popular and highly recommended dog foods available. If you feed your dog any of the brands listed, PLEASE check your bags carefully.
AND, if you have already checked, check again – Diamond admitted to making a mistake on their original recall. It is possible that if you found your food to be safe previously, it may not be. Double and triple-check to keep your pups safe.
For complete details regarding the recall and all related brands, visit Diamond Pet Foods recall site by clicking here.
Recall information for Apex brand foods: (scroll down for Solid Gold recall info)
Apex Pet Foods Initiates Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Food Due to the Potential for Salmonella
No pet or human illnesses have been reported associated with Apex Dog Food
Consumer Contact: 866-918-8756
Media Contact: 816-255-1974FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 4, 2012
Apex Pet Foods announced today that it is issuing a voluntary recall of all dry dog food formulas manufactured on January 24, 2012.
Although there have been no animal or human illnesses related to Apex Dog Food and the product has not tested positive for Salmonella, the company has voluntarily initiated this recall out of caution to ensure the health and safety of consumers and their pets.
The following products are being recalled
Description Size Production Code Best By Date Apex Chicken and Rice Dog 40 lb. ACD0101B32 24-Jan-2013 Apex Chicken and Rice Dog 20 lb. ACD0101B32 24-Jan-2013 This product was only distributed in the State of South Carolina.
Apex Pet Foods apologizes for any potential issues this may have caused pet owners and their pets.
Pet owners who are unsure if the product they purchased is included in the recall, or who would like replacement product or a refund, may contact Apex Pet Foods via a toll free call at 1-866-918-8756, Monday through Sunday, 8 am – 6pm EST. The company is working with distributors and retailers to ensure all affected product is removed from shelves.
Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian. We do not have any confirmed reports of pet illnesses.
Individuals handling dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product. Healthy people who believe they may have been exposed to Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. According to the Centers for Disease Control, people who are more likely to be affected by Salmonellainclude infants, children younger than 5 years old, organ transplant patients, people with HIV/AIDS and people receiving treatment for cancer.
May 7, 2012
Just a few hours ago, Solid Gold received information that two batches of our foods were made at the Diamond Gaston plant around the same time period as some of the previously recalled foods of other brands. Though we have had zero complaints about these particular batches, we have decided to recall them as a precautionary measure. Due to the time difference between us and the appropriate FDA office, there was not enough time in the day to further discuss this voluntary recall with the FDA. We are announcing this now because we know our customers are concerned and didn’t want an entire night to go by without this information being available to the public. Tomorrow morning (May 8th), after speaking with the FDA, Solid Gold will officially institute a voluntary recall of two batches of food made at the Diamond Gaston facility.
The following products will be part of this voluntary precautionary recall. Only the two foods with this particular best before date and batch code will be part of the recall.
Solid Gold WolfKing Large Breed Adult Food:
All sizes
Best before December 30, 2012
Batch code starting with SGL1201Solid Gold WolfCub Large Breed Puppy Food
All Sizes
Best before December 30, 2012
Batch code starting with SGB1201No other Solid Gold products are affected.
We greatly apologize for any concern and inconvenience this may cause and greatly thank you for your patience. Further information will be available in the official recall tomorrow morning. As always, please contact us at 800-364-4863 or [email protected] with any questions and we will respond as quickly as possible.
