You can get a mail in rebate for By Nature Pet Food on their facebook page HERE. It is for a small bag of dog or cat food.
Note: You only have until 6/10/2012 to send in the rebate form, it has to be received by 08/10/2012
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Thursday, May 31, 2012
World's Best Cat Litter Giveaway (Updated)
World's Best Cat Litter is hosting a Fan Appreciation Giveaway for their facebook fans. Five of their Facebook fans will be randomly selected to receive a FREE 6-month supply* of World's Best Cat Litter™!
* A 6-month supply constitutes six coupons, each good towards one 7 or 8-lb. bag of any formula of World's Best Cat Litter™
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* A 6-month supply constitutes six coupons, each good towards one 7 or 8-lb. bag of any formula of World's Best Cat Litter™
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
$3 off Science Diet Pet Food
Get $3 off Science Diet Dog food (Dry Varieties) & $3 off Science Diet Cat Food (Dry Varieties)
GO HERE DISCLOSURE SOME LINKS INCLUDED IN THIS POST MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS FOR WHICH I MAY RECEIVE A COMMISSION WHEN YOU CLICK THROUGH THE LINK.
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Monday, May 21, 2012
**New** World's Best Cat Litter Giveaway
World's Best Cat Litter is teaming up with Clean Green for their latest giveaway
Clean+Green natural pet stain and odor removers feature the safety and sustainability of natural products while offering the performance of conventional cleaning solutions.
The winner will receive three months' worth of Clean+Green including one can Wood+Tile, one can Carpet+Upholstery, one can Litter Box and one can Fabric Refresher.
Enter via their facebook page HERE DISCLOSURE SOME LINKS INCLUDED IN THIS POST MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS FOR WHICH I MAY RECEIVE A COMMISSION WHEN YOU CLICK THROUGH THE LINK.
Clean+Green natural pet stain and odor removers feature the safety and sustainability of natural products while offering the performance of conventional cleaning solutions.
The winner will receive three months' worth of Clean+Green including one can Wood+Tile, one can Carpet+Upholstery, one can Litter Box and one can Fabric Refresher.
Enter via their facebook page HERE DISCLOSURE SOME LINKS INCLUDED IN THIS POST MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS FOR WHICH I MAY RECEIVE A COMMISSION WHEN YOU CLICK THROUGH THE LINK.
Free Milk Bone Treats Sample
Dog Treats for just $3
Right now if you click HERE and sign up for a doggy loot account you can get a $5 credit, which means you can get a 8oz bag of Liver Biscotti treats for just $3 including shipping. If you refer friends you can get even more credits. I just bought 2 large moose antlers for my dogs for FREE!
These treats come in 2 flavors - original or wheat and egg free.
I seriously love this site :) DISCLOSURE SOME LINKS INCLUDED IN THIS POST MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS FOR WHICH I MAY RECEIVE A COMMISSION WHEN YOU CLICK THROUGH THE LINK.
These treats come in 2 flavors - original or wheat and egg free.
I seriously love this site :) DISCLOSURE SOME LINKS INCLUDED IN THIS POST MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS FOR WHICH I MAY RECEIVE A COMMISSION WHEN YOU CLICK THROUGH THE LINK.
Complete list of the Recalled Foods
I'm compiling the list of foods into one list which links to each individual blog post
All of the following are listed under the same blog located HERE some have individual posts as well.
- Wellness Large Breed Puppy
- Natural Balance
- Diamond Puppy
- Canidae *updated*
- Apex *just added*
- Solid Gold added 05/08/2012
- Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Lamb & Rice
- Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul
- Country Value
- Diamond
- Diamond Naturals
- Premium Edge
- Professional
- 4Health
- Taste of The Wild
Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Food Added to Recall
From the Diamond Pet Food Site:
May 18, 2012
Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula samples, 6 pound and 18 pound bag sizes, manufactured on Aug. 26, 2011, have been added to the limited voluntary recall, due to potential exposure to Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported.
The product was distributed in the following states, further distribution through other pet food channels may have occurred:
· Colorado
· Illinois
· Kentucky
· Louisiana
· Michigan
· Minnesota
· Missouri
· Oklahoma
· Pennsylvania
· South Dakota
· Tennessee
· Texas
· Wisconsin
Production Code & Best Before Dates:
DSL0801, 26-Aug-2012
DSL0801, 26-Aug-2012
DSL0801, 27-Sept- 2012 (Product manufactured on Aug. 26, 2011 and packaged on Sept. 27, 2011)
DSL0801, 18-Oct- 2012 (Product manufactured on Aug. 26, 2011 and packaged on Oct. 18, 2011)
DSL0801, (Samples)
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 Diamond Pet Foods via a toll free call at 1-866-918-8756, Monday through Sunday, 8 am – 6pm EST.
Diamond Pet Foods apologizes for any issues this may have caused pet owners and their pets.
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Solid Gold recall
Received via email. Also on Solid Gold website
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- May 8, 2012 - Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc., El Cajon, California, announced a voluntary recall of one batch of WolfCub Large Breed Puppy Food and one batch of Solid Gold WolfKing Large Breed Adult Dog, both with a Best Before date of December 30, 2012, and an “X” in the 11th digit of the date code.
Solid Gold is voluntarily recalling the products below, distributed in the United States and Canada. This voluntary recall is being done out of an abundance of caution as these products were produced at the facility that has been linked to recent recalls of Diamond brand pet foods due to potential Salmonella contamination.
The products involved in this voluntary recall are:
Solid Gold WolfCub Large Breed Puppy Food, 4 lb, 15 lb, and 33 lb, with a best before date of December 30, 2012 and batch code starting with SGB1201A31X.
4 lb identifying UPC 093766750005
15 lb identifying UPC 093766750012
33 lb identifying UPC 093766750029
Solid Gold WolfKing Large Breed Adult Dog Food, 4 lb, 15 lb, and 28.5 lb, with a best before date of December 30, 2012 and batch code starting with SGL1201A32X
4 lb identifying UPC 093766750050
15 lb identifying UPC 093766750067
28.5 lb identifying UPC 093766750081
Best by dates (lot codes) can be found on the back of the bag in the bottom right-hand corner of 33 lb, 28.5 lb and 15 lb bags and the bottom of the 4 lb bags.
Other Solid Gold recipes, sizes or brands of food are not impacted by this voluntary recall. DISCLOSURE SOME LINKS INCLUDED IN THIS POST MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS FOR WHICH I MAY RECEIVE A COMMISSION WHEN YOU CLICK THROUGH THE LINK.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- May 8, 2012 - Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc., El Cajon, California, announced a voluntary recall of one batch of WolfCub Large Breed Puppy Food and one batch of Solid Gold WolfKing Large Breed Adult Dog, both with a Best Before date of December 30, 2012, and an “X” in the 11th digit of the date code.
Solid Gold is voluntarily recalling the products below, distributed in the United States and Canada. This voluntary recall is being done out of an abundance of caution as these products were produced at the facility that has been linked to recent recalls of Diamond brand pet foods due to potential Salmonella contamination.
The products involved in this voluntary recall are:
Solid Gold WolfCub Large Breed Puppy Food, 4 lb, 15 lb, and 33 lb, with a best before date of December 30, 2012 and batch code starting with SGB1201A31X.
4 lb identifying UPC 093766750005
15 lb identifying UPC 093766750012
33 lb identifying UPC 093766750029
Solid Gold WolfKing Large Breed Adult Dog Food, 4 lb, 15 lb, and 28.5 lb, with a best before date of December 30, 2012 and batch code starting with SGL1201A32X
4 lb identifying UPC 093766750050
15 lb identifying UPC 093766750067
28.5 lb identifying UPC 093766750081
Best by dates (lot codes) can be found on the back of the bag in the bottom right-hand corner of 33 lb, 28.5 lb and 15 lb bags and the bottom of the 4 lb bags.
Other Solid Gold recipes, sizes or brands of food are not impacted by this voluntary recall. DISCLOSURE SOME LINKS INCLUDED IN THIS POST MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS FOR WHICH I MAY RECEIVE A COMMISSION WHEN YOU CLICK THROUGH THE LINK.
Apex Recall
Apex Pet Foods is announcing a recall affecting it's Chicken and Rice Dog formula. Apparently it was only distributed in South Carolina. They are apparently manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods at the Gaston plant in South Carolina.
From the FDA website
From the FDA website
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.
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Saturday, May 5, 2012
Taste of the Wild Recall
Part of the Diamond Pet Foods Recall, Diamond manufactures Taste of the Wild. I have heard that Taste of the Wild is searching for a new Manufacturer for their foods, which might help them because I know a lot of people (myself included) who will no longer be using any foods manufactured by Diamond.
For a list of all foods affected by the recall look HERE
From the Taste of the Wild website...
Diamond Pet Foods, manufacturer of Taste of the Wild Pet Food, has issued a voluntary recall of limited batches of their dry pet food formulas manufactured between December 9, 2011, and April 7, 2012 due to Salmonella concerns. Diamond Pet Foods apologizes for any potential issues this may have caused pet owners and their pets.
Although none of the products being recalled have tested positive for Salmonella, the company is pulling them from store shelves as a precaution. Diamond Pet Foods is coordinating efforts with federal and state health and regulatory agencies but decided to independently expand the recall to ensure the safety and well-being of customers and their pets.
To determine if your pet food is recalled, consumers should check the production codes on the back of bags. Any production codes that have a number “2” or a “3” in the 9th digit and an “X” in the 10th or 11th digit in the production code should be discarded. The best before dates are December 9, 2012, through April 7, 2013.
The recall affects only products distributed in the following U.S. states and Canada. Further distribution to other pet food channels may have occurred.
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Maryland
Michigan
Mississippi
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Canada DISCLOSURE SOME LINKS INCLUDED IN THIS POST MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS FOR WHICH I MAY RECEIVE A COMMISSION WHEN YOU CLICK THROUGH THE LINK.
For a list of all foods affected by the recall look HERE
From the Taste of the Wild website...
Diamond Pet Foods, manufacturer of Taste of the Wild Pet Food, has issued a voluntary recall of limited batches of their dry pet food formulas manufactured between December 9, 2011, and April 7, 2012 due to Salmonella concerns. Diamond Pet Foods apologizes for any potential issues this may have caused pet owners and their pets.
Although none of the products being recalled have tested positive for Salmonella, the company is pulling them from store shelves as a precaution. Diamond Pet Foods is coordinating efforts with federal and state health and regulatory agencies but decided to independently expand the recall to ensure the safety and well-being of customers and their pets.
To determine if your pet food is recalled, consumers should check the production codes on the back of bags. Any production codes that have a number “2” or a “3” in the 9th digit and an “X” in the 10th or 11th digit in the production code should be discarded. The best before dates are December 9, 2012, through April 7, 2013.
The recall affects only products distributed in the following U.S. states and Canada. Further distribution to other pet food channels may have occurred.
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Maryland
Michigan
Mississippi
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Canada DISCLOSURE SOME LINKS INCLUDED IN THIS POST MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS FOR WHICH I MAY RECEIVE A COMMISSION WHEN YOU CLICK THROUGH THE LINK.
Canidae Recall Information - Salmonella
Canidae Recall Info from their website. Part of the Diamond Pet Foods Recall.
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The only CANIDAE products subject to this recall are as follows. No canned products, cat food products or treats are being recalled. Only a limited production run of these dry dog foods products manufactured in the Diamond South Carolina facility from December 9, 2011, through January 31, 2012 are being recalled:
· CANIDAE Dog Dry Dog Food, All Life Stages
· CANIDAE Dog Dry Dog Food, Chicken Meal & Rice
· CANIDAE Dog Dry Dog Food, Lamb Meal & Rice
· CANIDAE Dog Dry Dog Food, CANIDAE Platinum
Only CANIDAE dry dog food formulas with production codes that must have BOTH a number “3” in the 9th positionAND an “X” in the 10th or 11th position with best before dates of December 9, 2012, through January 31, 2013 are being voluntarily recalled.
Following is an example of how to read the production code and best before date:
All consumers who have purchased the CANIDAE Dry Dog Foods listed above, manufactured out of the Gaston, South Carolina facility with the specific production and “Best Before” codes on their bags listed above should discontinue feeding the product immediately and return the unused portion to your local independent retailer. Please avoid touching the food, use caution in handling the bags, and wash your hands thoroughly with soap and hot water after handling.
The recall affects only products distributed in the following Eastern U.S. states and were manufactured at the Diamond Pet Food Gaston, South Carolina plant. Further distribution to other pet food channels may have occurred.
Florida, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Tennessee
We apologize for any potential issues this may have caused pet owners and their pets and urge you to review the map below. The purple area represents our distributors' territories where CANIDAE dry dog food made in South Carolina between December 9, 2011, through January 31, 2012 may or may not have been distributed.
The green area of the map is not serviced by distributors who deliver CANIDAE product made at the South Carolina facility. Canidae Pet Foods apologizes for any potential issues this may have caused pet owners and their pets. Please see the links at the top of this page for further information.
Free Sample of Pet 'n Shape Pet Treats
Go HERE to request your sample.
You can also save 50% on your first order by using the code SAMPLE50 DISCLOSURE SOME LINKS INCLUDED IN THIS POST MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS FOR WHICH I MAY RECEIVE A COMMISSION WHEN YOU CLICK THROUGH THE LINK.
You can also save 50% on your first order by using the code SAMPLE50 DISCLOSURE SOME LINKS INCLUDED IN THIS POST MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS FOR WHICH I MAY RECEIVE A COMMISSION WHEN YOU CLICK THROUGH THE LINK.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Wellness Large Breed Puppy RECALL
Wellness Large Breed Puppy in 15 pound and 30 pound bags with a Best By Date of January 9, 10, & 11th of 2013 have been recalled as well. I will update with more information on this as I hear news about it, so far Wellness has not announced this and this has come from a distributor.
UPDATE:
Wellpet LLC came out and made an announcement about the recall of Wellness Large Breed Puppy, you can read their statement HERE
They have stated that they test all lots before being shipped and that none have tested positive for Salmonella.
UPDATE:
Wellpet LLC came out and made an announcement about the recall of Wellness Large Breed Puppy, you can read their statement HERE
They have stated that they test all lots before being shipped and that none have tested positive for Salmonella.
The products involved in this voluntary recall are:
Wellness Complete Health® Super5Mix® Large Breed Puppy, 15 lb. and 30 lb. bags and 5 oz. sample bags with best by dates of JAN 9 2013 through JAN 11 2013.
They also go on to state that most of their natural products are producted in their own manufacturing facility in Mishawaka, Indiana. They are stating that they no long purchase any products from Diamond Pet Foods.
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Natural Balance Dog Food Recall
Another recall... this time for Natural Balance Pet Food
When I started this blog, I wanted to write about pet deals and other fun pet stories, I had no idea I would be writing about pet food recalls this much. :/ I just don't know how *all* of these foods that are being recalled even got to this point, this is a lot of food being recalled. Cooked kibble having salmonella? Really? *sigh*
From Natural Balance's website
When I started this blog, I wanted to write about pet deals and other fun pet stories, I had no idea I would be writing about pet food recalls this much. :/ I just don't know how *all* of these foods that are being recalled even got to this point, this is a lot of food being recalled. Cooked kibble having salmonella? Really? *sigh*
From Natural Balance's website
5/4/12
To Our NB Community:
Natural Balance has just been notified by Diamond Pet Foods, one of our co-manufacturers, that certain Natural Balance dry food formulas produced in their Gaston, SC facility should be voluntarily recalled.
Although there have been no animal illnesses reported and none of our Natural Balance products included in the recall have tested positive for Salmonella, we have voluntarily initiated this recall as a precautionary measure.
The following is a list of products affected, for select sizes:
To Our NB Community:
Natural Balance has just been notified by Diamond Pet Foods, one of our co-manufacturers, that certain Natural Balance dry food formulas produced in their Gaston, SC facility should be voluntarily recalled.
Although there have been no animal illnesses reported and none of our Natural Balance products included in the recall have tested positive for Salmonella, we have voluntarily initiated this recall as a precautionary measure.
The following is a list of products affected, for select sizes:
| Formula | Best By Date |
| 5 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison Dog | December 12, 2012; December 13, 2012; March 12, 2013 |
| 15 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison Dog | December 12, 2012; December 13, 2012; December 14, 2012; March 5, 2013; March 6, 2013 |
| 28 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison Dog | December 12, 2012; December 13, 2012; December 14, 2012; March 5, 2013; March 6, 2013; March 7, 2013; March 8, 2013; March 12, 2013 |
| 5 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog | December 10, 2012; December 21, 2012; December 22, 2012 |
| 15 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog | December 10, 2012; December 21, 2012; December 22, 2012 |
| 28 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog | December 10, 2012; December 21, 2012; December 22, 2012 |
| 5 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Bison Dog | December 17, 2012; December 18, 2012; December 28, 2012; December 29, 2012 |
| 15 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Bison Dog | December 9, 2012; December 17, 2012; December 18, 2012; December 28, 2012; December 29, 2012 |
| 28 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Bison Dog | December 9, 2012; December 17, 2012; December 18, 2012; December 28, 2012; December 29, 2012 |
| 5 LB Natural Balance Vegetarian Dog | December 9, 2012 |
| 28 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog Large Breed Bites | December 12, 2012; December 20, 2012; December 21, 2012 |
| 5 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog Small Breed Bites | December 21, 2012 |
| 12.5 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog Small Breed Bites | December 21, 2012 |
Recalled products may have been distributed in the following states:
Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming and Canada.
States that are NOT affected include:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
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 our Customer Service team at (800) 829-4493 or email info@naturalbalanceinc.com. We will continue to update you as more information becomes available.
Sincerely,
Your Natural Balance Family
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Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming and Canada.
States that are NOT affected include:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
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 our Customer Service team at (800) 829-4493 or email info@naturalbalanceinc.com. We will continue to update you as more information becomes available.
Sincerely,
Your Natural Balance Family
CDC Links Diamond Pet Foods to Samonella Outbreak
Read more about the Diamond Pet Foods recall HERE.
From the CDC Website "Multiple brands of dry pet food produced by Diamond Pet Foods at a single manufacturing facility in South Carolina have been linked to some of the human Salmonella infections. People who think they might have become ill after contact with dry pet food or with an animal that has eaten dry pet food should consult their health care providers.
From the CDC Website "Multiple brands of dry pet food produced by Diamond Pet Foods at a single manufacturing facility in South Carolina have been linked to some of the human Salmonella infections. People who think they might have become ill after contact with dry pet food or with an animal that has eaten dry pet food should consult their health care providers.
A total of 14 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of SalmonellaInfantis have been reported from 9 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (1), Connecticut (1), Michigan (1), Missouri (3), North Carolina (3), New Jersey (1), Ohio (2), Pennsylvania (1), and Virginia (1)."
Diamond Pet Foods is no longer responding to inquiries and refuses to comment further on the matter. Evidenced further by their latest press release "We are working with the CDC, but due to patient confidentiality, we cannot comment further."
The human illnesses that can be linked to the pet foods can be linked back to October 2011, if they started this long ago, why did they wait so long to stop production from every food being made in that plant? The recall did not occur until April 6, 2012 and that was just for the Diamond Lamb & Rice Pet Food. The Chicken Soup Pet Lover’s Soul Adult Light Formula dry dog food was recalled April 26, 2012. On April 30, 2012, Diamond Puppy was recalled and on May 4, 2012 they finally recalled Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul, Country Value, Diamond, Diamond Naturals, Premium Edge, Professional, 4Health, and Taste of the Wild.
I don't understand how Diamond let it get this far and how it took them so long to take action. They state that they put their food through 151 tests. How is Salmonella not one of those tests? I had my dogs on Taste of the Wild 3 months ago, I used the bag and switched over to Acana to see if it would help the one with allergies. I could have gotten sick because of this, my dogs could have gotten sick, albeit, very unlikely that they would.
Note: it is unlikely that a healthy dog would become sick by having Salmonella in pet food, however, it would be a problem for puppies or those dogs with a compromised immune system. It becomes a problem for people when they touch the food and do not wash their hands after feeding their pet.
Note: it is unlikely that a healthy dog would become sick by having Salmonella in pet food, however, it would be a problem for puppies or those dogs with a compromised immune system. It becomes a problem for people when they touch the food and do not wash their hands after feeding their pet.
On another note, I store my dogs food in a vittles vault because it is airtight and keeps the bugs out, I don't generally keep the bags, I wash out the container in between bags and pour the new bag in and toss the bag. I have just recently started cutting out the production numbers and UPC codes and taping them to the top of the container. I urge all of you to do the same if you don't keep the bag. If you do this it will allow you to check production numbers in case of a recall like this. I might start keeping all of my production numbers and UPC's in a binder that way I can keep track of what they are eating, since most of the bags in this recall would have been used months ago.
In the end all I have to say is, shame on you Diamond Foods for letting it get to this.
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Diamond Pet Foods Recall Expands AGAIN!!
BRANDS AFFECTED BY RECALL
- Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul
- Country Value
- Diamond
- Diamond Naturals
- Premium Edge
- Professional
- 4Health
- Taste of the Wild
Diamond Pet Foods today announced that it is expanding a voluntary recall to include batches of nine brands of dry pet food formulas manufactured between December 9, 2011 and April 7, 2012 due to potential Salmonella contamination.
In April 2012, Diamond Pet Foods initiated three voluntary recalls of Diamond manufactured dry dog food. Although none of the additional products being recalled have tested positive for Salmonella, the company is pulling them from store shelves as a precaution. Diamond Pet Foods is coordinating efforts with federal and state health and regulatory agencies and decided to independently expand the recall to ensure the safety and well-being of customers and their pets.
The company stated: “We have taken corrective actions at our Gaston, S.C., facility and voluntarily expanded the recall out of concern for our customers and their pets.”
To determine if their pet food is recalled, consumers should check the production codes on the back of bags that have a number “2” or a “3” in the 9th or 10th digit and an “X” in the 11th digit. The best-before dates for the recalled brands listed above are December 9, 2012 through April 7, 2013.
- Alabama
- Florida
- Georgia
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Virginia
- Canada
- 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 BeforeDecember 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)
The following illustrates how to read the production code and best-before date:
Diamond Pet Foods apologizes for any issues this may cause consumers 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 Diamond Pet Foods via a toll free call at 1-866-918-8756, Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST. Consumers may also go to a special website, www.diamondpetrecall.com, for more information. 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.
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. People who believe they may have been exposed toSalmonella 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 Salmonella include infants, children younger than 5 years old, organ transplant patients, people with HIV/AIDS and people receiving treatment for cancer. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have received a limited number of reports of salmonellosis, the illness caused by Salmonella. We are working with the CDC, but due to patient confidentiality, we cannot comment further.
Pet Freebies
Here's a list of freebies to score for your pets!
Rachel Ray Nutrish Just 6 dog food sample HEREFree Sample of Holistic Select Cat and Dog food HEREPetco is offering a free pouch of Natural Balance Cat Food HERE exp 5/31/12Free Sample of Beneful Baked Delights HERE (I received 2 small pouches of treats)Meow Mix Pate Toppers Free Sample HEREWhites Premium Dog Food HERE (they are in England, but there is an drop down option for the US)Shirley's Cat Nip is giving away a free sample of their catnip along with a 10% off coupon. HERE - Note: You have to send a self addressed stamped envelopeASPCA is giving away their pet safety packs again HERENature Zone is giving away a free sample of their reptile food HEREPetco is offering a free 2.75oz roll of Natural Balance dog food HERE exp 5/31/12
Thursday, May 3, 2012
World's Best Cat Litter Pinterest Contest
Publix Coupons - Free Cat Treats
If you go to Publix.com and click on the weekly ads, scroll down to the Return the Love ad (mine had 2, it was the one with 10 pages, not 2 pages) and it has a lot of pet coupons to print! You can also get this booklet in stores, at least you should be able to.
If you print out the BOGO coupon for Crave cat treats at coupons.com you can score free cat treats by using both the publix coupon and the manufacturer's coupon. (Try using zip 02222)
DOG
CAT
BOTH
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If you print out the BOGO coupon for Crave cat treats at coupons.com you can score free cat treats by using both the publix coupon and the manufacturer's coupon. (Try using zip 02222)
DOG
- $1/1 Milo’s Kitchen Home Style Dog Treats 10 – 14 oz (also $1.50/1 OR $1.25/1 Milo’s on Coupons.com)
- $2/1 Waggin Train Treats 5 -16 oz
- $1/5 Alpo 13.2 oz can
- $2/1 Pedigree Dentastix 18 – 25 ct
- $1/1 Rachael Ray Nutrish Dog Food 6 lb
- $1.50/1 Salix 8″ Rawhide Bones Beef Flavor 3 pk
- $5/1 Wahl Deluxe Series Pro Pet Hair Clipper Kit
- $0.50/1 Publix Dog Treats 26 oz
- $1/1 Hartz Groomers Best Shampoo 18 oz
CAT
- B1G1 Crave Cat Treats 2.1 oz
- $1/1 Meow Mix Cat Food 3.15 – 3.5 lb
- $1.50/1 Ultra Crystal Cat Litter Pearls or Micro 5 lb
- B1G1 Meow Mix Market Select Mix Cat Food 2.75 oz
BOTH
- $3/1 Pronyl OTC Drops for Dogs or Cats
- $1/1 Hartz Ultimate Flea Control Collar
- $2/1 Hartz Ultraguard for Cats or Dogs .12 – 3oz
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Sunday Coupon Insert Preview - Pets
So here are the pet coupons that should be in the Sunday paper (05/06/2012)
SmartSource
Hills Science Diet – Buy 1 Dry Cat Food, Get 2 cans Wet Cat Food FREE (7/7)
RedPlum
Adams $1/1 1-month supply of Flea & Tick Spot On With Smart Shield Applicator (5/31)
Adams $4/1 3-month supply of Flea & Tick Spot On With Smart Shield Applicator (5/31)
Purina $2/12 Mighty Dog cans or $2/1 12ct variety pack (6/25)
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SmartSource
Hills Science Diet – Buy 1 Dry Cat Food, Get 2 cans Wet Cat Food FREE (7/7)
RedPlum
Adams $1/1 1-month supply of Flea & Tick Spot On With Smart Shield Applicator (5/31)
Adams $4/1 3-month supply of Flea & Tick Spot On With Smart Shield Applicator (5/31)
Purina $2/12 Mighty Dog cans or $2/1 12ct variety pack (6/25)
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
The Honest Kitchen Pet Food Coupons
If you got an email from The Honest Kitchen it will have a link for the survey, and if you click it at the end you get to pick from the following four options:
I chose the $5 off coupon and this is what I got at the end (NOTE: you can print it out multiple times and it is only good until May 5th so you don't have long to use it)
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- Free Shipping on all online orders via UPC in the contiguous US (no size limit, not valid in AK & HI) for the month of April at thehonestkitchen.com
- $20.00 off any purchase of $150.00 or more of Honest Kitchen products in store, or at thehonestkitchen.com
- $5.00 coupon off a 4 lb box of Grace or Prowl cat food in store, or at thehonestkitchen.com
I chose the $5 off coupon and this is what I got at the end (NOTE: you can print it out multiple times and it is only good until May 5th so you don't have long to use it)
Also in the news letter was this coupon which is for $5 off your next Honest Kitchen purchase over $70 and it is good until 12/31/2012 CLICK HERE to get your coupon.
FREE Holistic Select Pet Food Samples!! Coupon as well
You can request 1 dog food formula and 1 cat food formula.
CLICK HERE to request yours
You can also register to receive their email and get a $5 off coupon or take the quiz and receive a $5 off coupon
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You can also register to receive their email and get a $5 off coupon or take the quiz and receive a $5 off coupon
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PETching Pet Deals Site
PETching Pet Deals site is another deals site like the others where every day you can score a deal on pet related items. Today some of the items they have listed are:
CLICK HERE to register and get the deals sent straight to your email. You also have the opportunity to get $10 if you refer your friends.
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$10 WORTH OF PRODUCTS AT DOGCOLLARBOUTIQUE.COM
15LBS ROTATIONAL PACK (ALL THREE RECIPES IN 5LBS BAGS), FOR $5 + $5.99 SHIPPING
DOG FEEDER & STORAGE HOLDER- SHIPPING INCLUDED
$9 FOR 2 3OZ. BAGS OF OUR FISH-N-CHIPS CAT TREATS - SHIPPING INCLUDED
CLICK HERE to register and get the deals sent straight to your email. You also have the opportunity to get $10 if you refer your friends.
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Natures Variety Instinct Canned Pet Food Coupons!
Nature's Variety has been nice enough to send out some new coupons for their Instinct line canned food. NOTE: Mine came up with the print dialog box, unlike other coupons, so you can print more than 1, you just can't use them at the same time. Suggestions: have others go in with you and make separate purchases, go back to the store to purchase, or hit up multiple stores.
Buy 4, Get 1 Free NVI Canned Dog Food
Buy 4, Get 1 Free NVI Canned Cat Food
What sets the Natures Variety Instict Line apart from their other lines and other foods is not only are they grain free, but they are also gluten free for those dogs that have allergies. I know my rottweiler mix boy does wonderful on the instinct line. So if your dog has allergies to foods, I would recommend trying this food out. DISCLOSURE SOME LINKS INCLUDED IN THIS POST MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS FOR WHICH I MAY RECEIVE A COMMISSION WHEN YOU CLICK THROUGH THE LINK.
Buy 4, Get 1 Free NVI Canned Dog Food
Buy 4, Get 1 Free NVI Canned Cat Food
What sets the Natures Variety Instict Line apart from their other lines and other foods is not only are they grain free, but they are also gluten free for those dogs that have allergies. I know my rottweiler mix boy does wonderful on the instinct line. So if your dog has allergies to foods, I would recommend trying this food out. DISCLOSURE SOME LINKS INCLUDED IN THIS POST MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS FOR WHICH I MAY RECEIVE A COMMISSION WHEN YOU CLICK THROUGH THE LINK.
NEW Printable Target Pet Coupons & Mobile Target Coupons
Here are the new Target printable pet coupons HERE
$10/1 Tagg Pet Tracking System
$1/1 Purina Dry Cat Food 3.5lbs+
$1/1 Purina Dry Dog Food 4lbs+
$1/2 Select Dog Treats(Milk Bone, Pup-Peroni & Milo’s Kitchen Shown)
$1/1 Tidy Cats Cat Litter 20- or 35lbs
Also, Target has a mobile coupon for $1 off a 10.5 lb or larger bag of Iams Dry Dog food. Which you could pair with the P&G Coupon for $1 off Iams Dry dog food. Read more HERE DISCLOSURE SOME LINKS INCLUDED IN THIS POST MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS FOR WHICH I MAY RECEIVE A COMMISSION WHEN YOU CLICK THROUGH THE LINK.
$10/1 Tagg Pet Tracking System
$1/1 Purina Dry Cat Food 3.5lbs+
$1/1 Purina Dry Dog Food 4lbs+
$1/2 Select Dog Treats(Milk Bone, Pup-Peroni & Milo’s Kitchen Shown)
$1/1 Tidy Cats Cat Litter 20- or 35lbs
Also, Target has a mobile coupon for $1 off a 10.5 lb or larger bag of Iams Dry Dog food. Which you could pair with the P&G Coupon for $1 off Iams Dry dog food. Read more HERE DISCLOSURE SOME LINKS INCLUDED IN THIS POST MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS FOR WHICH I MAY RECEIVE A COMMISSION WHEN YOU CLICK THROUGH THE LINK.
Kong Dog Toys Review
Kong Dog Products
First up is the Kong Classic
Now, I know that the toy seems simple and not very exciting for dogs but you can do so much with this one toy and it will provide your dog with mental stimulation and keep them busy for quite a while depending on what you do with it. They may be a bit pricey in the big box stores, but you can get the large size on Amazon for around $8.50. Not a bad investment for something that is practically indestructible.
I have a rottweiler mix and a lab mix, so they are definitely big chewers and can destroy pretty much any toy out there. They have yet to tear one of these apart. One of my favorite things to do with this is to put some peanut butter in a glass measuring cup and put it in the microwave a few seconds until it is a bit thinner and easy to pour. Then I put some kibble or treats in the kong and then pour the peanut butter over the kibble. I usually place the kong in a plastic bag, with the larger hole up then put it in the freezer for a few hours and then I give it to the pups. It keeps them busy for quite a while.
Another suggestion: Tuna, Peanut Butter, Coconut Oil, Cottage Cheese **Freeze**
A Link to more suggestions for filling HERE
Kong Wobbler
The kong wobbler is relatively new, it sells for about $20 in Petco or Petsmart, but you can get it on Amazon for about $14. I have the large one and you can put a cup of food in it at a time, so mine only can get half of their dinner at a time in it, the other half goes in the bowl. It takes them a good 10 minutes to get it all out and provides them with mental stimulation to keep them happy and more manageable and helps relieve boredom.
Kong Genius Leo
I only have the Kong Genius Leo, I haven't gotten the others, I wanted to see if mine could figure out one genius toy and enjoy it before adding more to it. They do enjoy it, I put treats in it sometimes kibble, but the kibble is too easy for them to get out since the pieces are small. They do enjoy playing with it so I will probably add more.
I think all of these of toys are a great investment for both you and your dogs and will help provide environmental enrichment which has many benefits for both you and your dog. You can read about it more HERE. DISCLOSURE SOME LINKS INCLUDED IN THIS POST MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS FOR WHICH I MAY RECEIVE A COMMISSION WHEN YOU CLICK THROUGH THE LINK.
First up is the Kong Classic
I have a rottweiler mix and a lab mix, so they are definitely big chewers and can destroy pretty much any toy out there. They have yet to tear one of these apart. One of my favorite things to do with this is to put some peanut butter in a glass measuring cup and put it in the microwave a few seconds until it is a bit thinner and easy to pour. Then I put some kibble or treats in the kong and then pour the peanut butter over the kibble. I usually place the kong in a plastic bag, with the larger hole up then put it in the freezer for a few hours and then I give it to the pups. It keeps them busy for quite a while.
Another suggestion: Tuna, Peanut Butter, Coconut Oil, Cottage Cheese **Freeze**
A Link to more suggestions for filling HERE
Kong Wobbler
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| Kahlua and her Wobbler |
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| Kahlua eating the food from the Wobbler |
Kong Genius Leo
I think all of these of toys are a great investment for both you and your dogs and will help provide environmental enrichment which has many benefits for both you and your dog. You can read about it more HERE. DISCLOSURE SOME LINKS INCLUDED IN THIS POST MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS FOR WHICH I MAY RECEIVE A COMMISSION WHEN YOU CLICK THROUGH THE LINK.
Sunday 4/29/2012 Coupon Inserts
P&G Insert
Iams dry dog or cat food (excl. trial/travel size) $1.00 exp. 05/31/12
You could pair this with the Target mobile coupon to save $2 per bag read more HERE
Smart Source
Purina Beneful Baked Delights Dog Snack $1/2 exp. 05/27/12
Purina Beneful brand Dog Food $2 exp. 05/27/12
Purina Beneful Prepared Meals - Buy 6, Get 2 Free up to $4.60 exp. 05/27/12
Purina Busy brand Chew Treat $1 exp. 07/29/12
Purina Friskies Brand Canned or Pouch Cat food -
24 cans or 2 12-ct, or 24-ct or larger variety pack $1 exp. 07/31/12
Purina Friskies Cat Treats or Purina Whisker Lickin's cat treats $.75/2 exp. 07/29/12
Purina Friskies Dry Cat Food - bags $1.50/3 exp. 07/31/12
Purina Friskies Plus or Indoor Wet Cat Food $0.50 exp. 07/31/12
Purina Moist and Meaty brand dog food 72oz or larger $1.50 exp. 06/11/12
Purina T-bonz Dog Snacks (5.5oz) or Purina Tiny T-bonz brand Dog Snacks $1 exp. 07/29/12
Red Plum Insert
Temptations Treats for Cats $0.5 exp. 06/10/12
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