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Vets Say Hundreds of Dogs and Cats Still Getting Sick From Recalled Pet Food

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Statement from Diamond Pet Foods Regarding Inaccurate TV News Reports

July 13, 2012

News stories airing this week on local television newscasts in select cities across the country are incorrect. News reports have stated that May 4, 2012 recalled pet food manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods might still be on store shelves. This information is incorrect and misleading.

We assure you that all pet food brands manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods that are currently on your retailer’s shelf are safe for you to purchase, and for your pets to consume.

We made every effort to pull affected product off the shelf immediately when we issued a recall on May 4. We were successful in those efforts, and new product has been on the shelves for months.

The story may also feature a pet owner from Ohio that fed his dog a product that if purchased in Ohio, was manufactured at a plant not involved in the May 4 recall. This could be misleading to pet owners.

Another Pet Food Recall

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Pedigree  canned dog food has been recalled for a potential choking risk from plastic in the food.

Only cans of PEDIGREE® weight management canned dog food varieties with the production codes shown below are included in this voluntary recall. Each product will have a lot code printed on the end of the can that begins with 209, 210, 211 or 212 and a Best Before date that falls between 2/24/2014 and 3/23/2014.

Mars Petcare US announced the voluntary recall in a press release stating that blue plastic may be found in the food.

Consider supporting a small business for your pet food purchases.  Many pet parents want out of the big box pet food distribution system because of recalls like this.  They make their own pet food or have fresh food shipped right to their door.  Something to consider.