Just to recap:
"WHAT PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN RECALLED?
Diamond Pet Foods has voluntarily recalled several products produced in its Gaston, South Carolina plant between December 9, 2011 and April 7, 2012, because they may have been exposed to Salmonella.
The recalled brands include:
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul
Country Value
Diamond
Diamond Naturals
Premium Edge
Professional
4Health
Taste of the Wild
HOW DO I TELL IF MY PRODUCT IS AFFECTED?
Please check the production code on your bag. The affected products contain a
“2” or “3” in the 9th or 10th position AND an
“X” in the 11th position. The best-before dates for the recalled brands listed above are December 9, 2012 through April 7, 2013.The following graphic illustrates how to read the production code and best-before date:"
http://diamondpetrecall.com/diamond-expands-voluntary-recall/
Notice that the
Diamond FAQ doesn't mention two brands that Fox News and the Wall Street Journal report have also been recalled:
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/...food-sickens-14-people-in-us/?test=latestnews
http://online.wsj.com/article/APc290bfb0868843dfb5de236ef29e9af5.html
Canidae, Apex
However, in their press release dated 5/4/12, Diamond mentions Kirkland:
The Kirkland Signature products included in the recall include:
Kirkland Signature Super Premium Adult Dog Lamb, Rice & Vegetable Formula (Best Before December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013)
Kirkland Signature Super Premium Adult Dog Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Formula (Best Before December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013)
Kirkland Signature Super Premium Mature Dog Chicken, Rice & Egg Formula (Best Before December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013)
Kirkland Signature Super Premium Healthy Weight Dog Formulated with Chicken & Vegetables (Best Before December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013)
Kirkland Signature Super Premium Maintenance Cat Chicken & Rice Formula (Best Before December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013)
Kirkland Signature Super Premium Healthy Weight Cat Formula (December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013)
Kirkland Signature Nature’s Domain Salmon Meal & Sweet Potato Formula for Dogs (December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013)
To determine whether your Kirkland food is recalled:
To determine if their pet food is recalled, consumers should check the production codes on the back of bags must have both a number
“3” in the 10th digit and an
“X” in the 11th digit. The best-before dates for the recalled brands listed are December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013.
http://diamondpetrecall.com/diamond-expands-voluntary-recall/