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MY THREAD..FDA names 16 brands of dog food linked to canine heart disease
Natural Balance is on that list
You will have to read the below and decide if you want to feed your baby Natural Balance LID
THERE ARE TWO ARTICLES you should read, in article # 2 I hi-lited in RED a very important ingredient.....this post is too long, I will post the 2nd article on another reply

Has Natural Balance Ever Been Recalled?
Yes. This pet food brand has had a few recalls over the years.
But before we go into the full recall history for Natural Balance, we first want to alert our readers to the fact that, in late June 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identified Natural Balance as one of 16 pet food brands that may be linked to heart disease in dogs and cats. None of those 16 brands have been recalled as part of the agency’s ongoing investigation, though. Most, but not all, of the pet foods are “grain-free” and/or dry (kibble) dog food formulations. The FDA says this is a “complex scientific issue that may involve multiple factors,” and that it cannot even be certain that diet is a cause of the heart problems. For full details, see our article on the subject.
Now we’ll discuss what actually has been recalled in the past …
For starters, the massive melamine recall of 2007 involved some of the Natural Balance line. Later that year, some Natural Balance products were recalled because botulinum — the toxin that causes botulism — was found in a non–pet food product that was produced in the same plant as the Natural Balance foods.
Also, in 2010 and 2012, there were recalls because of potential salmonella contamination. The full list of Natural Balance recalls appears below.
List of Natural Balance Recalls
May 2012
Cause: Potential for salmonella. Announcement: FDA report dated May 4, 2012. What was recalled: The following Natural Balance dry dog foods:
5 lb. Sweet Potato & Venison, Lot Code #NBH1202, “Best By” Dec. 12–13, 2012; Lot Code #NBH0103, “Best By” March 13, 2013 (date corrected by FDA May 11, 2012)
15 lb. Sweet Potato & Venison, Lot Code #NBH0101, “Best By” March 5–6, 2013; Lot Code #NBH1202, “Best By” Dec. 12–13, 2012; Lot Code #NBH1203, “Best By” Dec. 13–14, 2012
28 lb. Sweet Potato & Venison, Lot Code #NBH0101, “Best By” March 5–6, 2013; Lot Code #NBH0102, “Best By” March 7–8, 2013; Lot Code #NBH0103, “Best By” March 12, 2013; Lot Code #NBH1202, “Best By” Dec. 12–13, 2012; Lot Code #NBH1203, “Best By” Dec. 13–14, 2012
5 lb., 15 lb. and 28 lb. Lamb Meal & Brown Rice, Lot Code #NBR1202, “Best By” Dec. 10, 2012; Lot Code #NBR1203, “Best By” Dec. 21–22, 2012
5 lb. Sweet Potato & Bison, Lot Code #NBT1202, “Best By” Dec. 17–18, 2012; Lot Code #NBT1203, “Best By” Dec. 28–29, 2012
15 lb. and 28 lb. Sweet Potato & Bison, Lot Code #NBT1201, “Best By” Dec. 9, 2012; Lot Code #NBT1202, “Best By” Dec. 17–18, 2012; Lot Code #NBT1203, “Best By” Dec. 28–29, 2012
5 lb. Vegetarian, Lot Code #NBV1201, “Best By” Dec. 9, 2012
28 lb. Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Large Breed Bites, Lot Code #NLB1202, “Best By” Dec. 12, 2012; Lot Code #NLB1203, “Best By” Dec. 20–21, 2012
5 lb. and 12.5 lb. Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog Small Breed Bites Lot Code #NSL1201 Best By Date: December 21, 2012
June 2010
Cause: Potential for salmonella. Announcement: FDA report dated June 18, 2010. What was recalled: 5 lb. and 28 lb. bags of Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Formula with “Best By” June 17, 2011.
July 2007
Cause: Potential for ofbotulinum (bacteria that causes botulism). Announcement: FDA report dated July 21, 2007. What was recalled: 15 oz. cans of the following varieties of Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs:
Irish Stew With Beef, Potatoes & Carrots
Chinese Take Out With Sauce With Vegetables and Chicken
HOBO Chili With Chicken & Pasta
Southern Style Dumplings With Chicken & Vegetables
March 2007
Cause: Melamine. Announcement: AVMA report (archived). What was recalled: The following Natural Balance foods:
Beef, Chicken and Lamb Formula Dog Food, 13 oz. cans
Venison and Brown Rice canned and bagged dog foods
Venison and Brown Rice dog treats
Ocean Fish Formula Cat Food 3 oz. and 6 oz. cans
Venison and Green Pea dry cat food
Foot note
New studies have shown that extra Taurine is imperative for Cardiovascular Health in dogs, especially in Large and Giant Breeds. Natural Balance® has always added Taurine to our Ultra Premium Dog Food.