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Did You Purchase Recalled Dog Food?

I just bought a bag of Diamond Lamb and Rice and just saw on the 11:00 news it has been recalled because of salmonella. They said it is a danger to even touch it. I am now cooking for my dogs until I can return this food to the feed store. This is the second time Diamond Dog Food has had a recall. At least I hadn't fed any to my dogs yet.

Update:

The last time it was recalled was 10 years ago. There are many kinds and brand of pet food that is being recalled on going, but some we don't even find out about until there are a number of deaths.

Update 2:

No one reads more labels than I do and I always have fed my dogs food only made in USA as there are many dog treats and food which is made in China. Anything made in China that will be consumed is like a death sentence. I feed all my pets that are not on a prescription diet a good quality food free of corn, soy or other known allergen ingredients. Well known brands can be recalled as well as any food made and processed in the USA. I have prepared many meals myself as well, but it had become so costly that I went back to a food I had feed that my dogs have done well with. This particular bag I bought was not on the recall list, but I returned it anyway. I just wanted others to be aware that this is always a possibility when you have not prepared the well balanced meal for your dog. Please be sure if you prepare your dogs food that you never feed them onions, garlic, nuts, chocolate. Just making sure we keep our pets safe.

Update 3:

Maxi - I would like to say that onions, garlic, nuts & chocolate is REAL FOOD, but could kill your pet. There are many ingredients that people prepare for themselves that dogs should not have. Just because you are preparing a meal for your dog does not mean it is balanced to their needs and requirements. Or if you feed raw does not mean it doesn't have bacteria or something that can make them sick. There are people out there that just feed their dogs the same thing they have prepared for themselves regardless of what it is and most people eat processed foods as well so it isn't any better for your dog than it is for you.

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  • ROXY
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    My dog has mainly food prepared by me, NO tins, and a little dry food, I'm thinking of eliminating that as well,but will need to get info on healthy food to prepare for dogs.

  • Maxi
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    Feed real food and you won't have the problem..................... and no it is not more expensive, it is very much cheaper as processed foods are ( tinned) are approximately 85% water and kibble is 80% cheap filler, they destroy your animals immune systems so it can't fight minor illness/injury where as real food keeps it in balance............... 20 years of raw and bone ( or when they are older cooked) and none of my dogs have ever had ticks, fleas or worms and don't need chemicals to treat them ( which destroys their immune system even more), they don't need vet visits to deal with poor quality coats, itchy ears, feet or skin as there is no wheat/corn in their diet...........so vets bills are reduced, chemical sprays/tablets no requirement for......I stopped spending on insurance 10 years ago and put the money in an account instead should I need it for them and it cost approximately 50% of the cost of what people think its a good quality kibble ....and sorry but that include vet perscription...used to work for Hills I know what c**p goes into that stuff I could have fed my 6 for free but I love my dogs and wouldn't do that to them.........................'vet perscription' is just variation marketing for vets to make money

  • ?
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    I am owned by seven cats.But I remember the Nutro-Max recall several years ago.I stick with a brand I trust whose origins are either The United States or Canada.I encourage people to stay away from the cheaper brands of pet food while adopting an animal.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Oh God. I live in Ohio. Apparently so do a lot of dumbasses because many problems have been going on here recently. Yes, i do keep collars on my dogs, so that if they run away- they can be returned, besides the microchip way of course. Also, I need them to walk them, except for the small dogs, they have harnesses.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    I could never feed dried food to a dog or cat. I never bought it.

    Is this stuff made in China too, now?

  • ?
    Lv 6
    9 years ago

    Yes I did. I checked the label numbers they posted and mine is not one of them. Most natural foods have recalls now and then. I have no intention of changing.

  • Pat
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    I was slowly poisoning ''Joey'' and didn't realize it.

    He had a number of health issues that we dealt with though a vet.

    I now believe it was the food we gave him.

    If you read labels, corn is the main ingredient in dog food.

    Dogs are allergic to corn!!!

    I was ignorant.

    But I'm not now.

    Our ''Lil Jazz'' eats the food that I prepare; mostly ground beef and rice.

    Never again!

  • ?
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    Spike likes Pedigree.

    But thanks for sharing that.

    Your post may have saved a life.

  • No I have not,thank goodness they never ate any,it's sad when they can't even get dog food right.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    I remember there were several types a few years back. We were so scared to feed our dog at that time. I wonder if these companies get their food from other countries. They say a hamburger could have meat from as many as a thousand cows. If you want to see something scary watch 'Food Inc.'

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