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
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