Salmonella Scare Spreads as More Pet Food Recalled
TAMPA, Fla. – BluePearl Veterinary Partners recommends families continue to keep a close eye on their dogs after a major pet food manufacturer announced a recall of several more brands due to potential salmonella contamination.
According to a press release issued by Diamond Pet Foods, the company is recalling two additional brands after a recall was initiated earlier in April.
The brands affected are Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice Formula – Dry Dog Food; Diamond Puppy Formula – Dry Dog Food; and Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul Adult Light Formula – Dry Dog Food.
Altogether, the products were distributed to customers located in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Massachusetts, and Virginia. They may have also been further distributed to other states.
People who have the potentially contaminated product should discard it immediately and stop handling it as it poses a risk to humans as well.
In addition to direct transmission to dogs, salmonella is a zoonotic disease, which means it can be passed from animals to humans.
Common symptoms of salmonella in dogs include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, lethargy, fever and abdominal discomfort.
“If you notice your pet is not acting right, you should take him or her to your primary care veterinarian as soon as possible,” said Neil Shaw, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM, chief medical officer of BluePearl. “If it is an after-hours emergency, we would be glad to help at one of our locations,” said Dr. Shaw.
The affected products are:
Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice Formula – dry dog food:
6lb - DLR0101D3XALW, "Best Before" Date 04 Jan 2013
20lb - DLR0101C31XAG, "Best Before" Date 03 Jan 2013
40lb - DLR0101C31XMF, "Best Before" Date 03 Jan 2013
40lb - DLR0101C31XAG, "Best Before" Date 03 Jan 2013
40lb - DLR0101D32XMS, "Best Before" Date 04 Jan 2013
Distributed in:
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Maryland
Michigan
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Virginia
Diamond Puppy Formula – dry dog food:
6oz Samples – DPP0401
8 lb – DPP0401B2XALW, "Best Before" Date 07 Apr 2013
20 lb – DPP0101C31XRB, "Best Before" Date 11 Jan 2013
20 lb – DPP0101C31XME, "Best Before" Date 11 Jan 2013
20 lb – DPP0401B22XJW, "Best Before" Date 06 Apr 2013
40 lb – DPP0101C31XME, "Best Before" Date 11 Jan 2013
40 lb – DPP0401B22XJW, "Best Before" Date 06 Apr 2013
40 lb – DPP0401A21XAW, "Best Before" Date 06 Apr 2013
40 lb – DPP0401B21XDJ, "Best Before" Date 07 Apr 2013
Distributed in:
Alabama
Florida
North Carolina
Ohio
Georgia
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Maryland
Michigan
Tennessee
Virginia
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul Adult Light Formula – dry dog food:
35 lb - CLF0102B31XCW, Best by Date 27/JAN/2013
35 lb - CLF0102B31XCW, Best by Date 28/JAN/2013
35 lb - CLF0102B32XWR, Best by Date 28/JAN/2013
6 lb - CLF0102B3XALW, Best by Date 28/JAN/2013
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul Adult Light Formula dry dog food is manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods and was distributed in Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia, who may have further distributed the product to other states, through pet food channels.
About BluePearl Veterinary Partners
Formed in 2008, BluePearl Veterinary Partners employs more than 1,000 people including approximately 250 veterinarians. BluePearl hospitals are referral-only and don’t provide primary care. Most of its 26 hospitals offer 24-hour emergency care services. BluePearl is one of the world’s principal providers of approved veterinary residency and internship educational programs. BluePearl also participates in and conducts clinical trials to study the effectiveness of new drugs and treatments, which give clients access to cutting-edge medicine not yet commercially available and improves the quality of care delivered to our patients.
TAMPA, Fla. – BluePearl Veterinary Partners recommends families continue to keep a close eye on their dogs after a major pet food manufacturer announced a recall of several more brands due to potential salmonella contamination.
According to a press release issued by Diamond Pet Foods, the company is recalling two additional brands after a recall was initiated earlier in April.
The brands affected are Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice Formula – Dry Dog Food; Diamond Puppy Formula – Dry Dog Food; and Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul Adult Light Formula – Dry Dog Food.
Altogether, the products were distributed to customers located in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Massachusetts, and Virginia. They may have also been further distributed to other states.
People who have the potentially contaminated product should discard it immediately and stop handling it as it poses a risk to humans as well.
In addition to direct transmission to dogs, salmonella is a zoonotic disease, which means it can be passed from animals to humans.
Common symptoms of salmonella in dogs include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, lethargy, fever and abdominal discomfort.
“If you notice your pet is not acting right, you should take him or her to your primary care veterinarian as soon as possible,” said Neil Shaw, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM, chief medical officer of BluePearl. “If it is an after-hours emergency, we would be glad to help at one of our locations,” said Dr. Shaw.
The affected products are:
Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice Formula – dry dog food:
6lb - DLR0101D3XALW, "Best Before" Date 04 Jan 2013
20lb - DLR0101C31XAG, "Best Before" Date 03 Jan 2013
40lb - DLR0101C31XMF, "Best Before" Date 03 Jan 2013
40lb - DLR0101C31XAG, "Best Before" Date 03 Jan 2013
40lb - DLR0101D32XMS, "Best Before" Date 04 Jan 2013
Distributed in:
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Maryland
Michigan
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Virginia
Diamond Puppy Formula – dry dog food:
6oz Samples – DPP0401
8 lb – DPP0401B2XALW, "Best Before" Date 07 Apr 2013
20 lb – DPP0101C31XRB, "Best Before" Date 11 Jan 2013
20 lb – DPP0101C31XME, "Best Before" Date 11 Jan 2013
20 lb – DPP0401B22XJW, "Best Before" Date 06 Apr 2013
40 lb – DPP0101C31XME, "Best Before" Date 11 Jan 2013
40 lb – DPP0401B22XJW, "Best Before" Date 06 Apr 2013
40 lb – DPP0401A21XAW, "Best Before" Date 06 Apr 2013
40 lb – DPP0401B21XDJ, "Best Before" Date 07 Apr 2013
Distributed in:
Alabama
Florida
North Carolina
Ohio
Georgia
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Maryland
Michigan
Tennessee
Virginia
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul Adult Light Formula – dry dog food:
35 lb - CLF0102B31XCW, Best by Date 27/JAN/2013
35 lb - CLF0102B31XCW, Best by Date 28/JAN/2013
35 lb - CLF0102B32XWR, Best by Date 28/JAN/2013
6 lb - CLF0102B3XALW, Best by Date 28/JAN/2013
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul Adult Light Formula dry dog food is manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods and was distributed in Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia, who may have further distributed the product to other states, through pet food channels.
About BluePearl Veterinary Partners
Formed in 2008, BluePearl Veterinary Partners employs more than 1,000 people including approximately 250 veterinarians. BluePearl hospitals are referral-only and don’t provide primary care. Most of its 26 hospitals offer 24-hour emergency care services. BluePearl is one of the world’s principal providers of approved veterinary residency and internship educational programs. BluePearl also participates in and conducts clinical trials to study the effectiveness of new drugs and treatments, which give clients access to cutting-edge medicine not yet commercially available and improves the quality of care delivered to our patients.
I guess I'll be boiling chicken and rice tonight. 