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RingosMom · 05-04-2012, 08:19 AM

Ugh! I bought a big bag of the 4Health puppy food at the end of March, so I'm hoping it pre-dates these issues. It's nearly gone now, and it hasn't made my puppy or anyone in the house sick. I'm very ticked off at the way Diamond is handling this, though! I was excited to find 4Health because it's a pretty good kibble for the money and I thought Diamond was a good, reliable brand, but now I'm losing trust big time...especially since they aren't very forthcoming with information.

_Chrissy_ · 05-04-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RileyDC

This is just awful.
It keeps getting worse and worse!!

CDC Links Diamond Pet Food to Human Salmonella Outbreak

THAT is deplorable! I will NEVER by anything processed by Diamond again!

ladyjane · 05-04-2012, 04:22 PM

TOTW has been added to the recall:

Diamond Expands Voluntary Recall Diamond Pet Recall |

BabyGirl Rosie · 05-04-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

TOTW has been added to the recall:

Diamond Expands Voluntary Recall Diamond Pet Recall |

Well crap.

That is it for me. I am done with it. Good bye TOTW

RingosMom · 05-04-2012, 04:36 PM

Crap. Mine's on the list too.

Glad I am slightly OCD about washing my hands. My puppy does not seem to have had any problems, but I'm going to throw out the rest of his food. I don't know what to switch him to. I hate to switch his food suddenly, but I don't want to buy more 4Health.

BabyGirl Rosie · 05-04-2012, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RingosMom

Crap. Mine's on the list too.

Glad I am slightly OCD about washing my hands. My puppy does not seem to have had any problems, but I'm going to throw out the rest of his food. I don't know what to switch him to. I hate to switch his food suddenly, but I don't want to buy more 4Health.

I have a brand new bag that I am throwing away.

But this is enough for me to forget ever getting it again.

And Mikki liked the TOTW. I may try the Blue Buffalo.

ladyjane · 05-04-2012, 04:43 PM

I have been saying this for some time now....recalls would happen again. It is awful. I remember the last ones a few years ago.
It is why I consulted with the vet nutritionist at A&M and asked HOW to pick reliable food. I followed his advice and I chose Hill's Science Diet Ideal Balance. I trust the company more than all of these others that don't do the research and testing. Too many of them and they scare me.
I know many of you think Science Diet is bad...only sharing my experience in case others might want to give it a look.

BabyGirl Rosie · 05-04-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

I have been saying this for some time now....recalls would happen again. It is awful. I remember the last ones a few years ago.
It is why I consulted with the vet nutritionist at A&M and asked HOW to pick reliable food. I followed his advice and I chose Hill's Science Diet Ideal Balance. I trust the company more than all of these others that don't do the research and testing. Too many of them and they scare me.
I know many of you think Science Diet is bad...only sharing my experience in case others might want to give it a look.

Funny you posted this. I can so close to saying "at least I never dealt with recalls when Mikki was on Science Diet". But I stopped myself. But it is the truth!!

kalina82 · 05-04-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

I have been saying this for some time now....recalls would happen again. It is awful. I remember the last ones a few years ago.
It is why I consulted with the vet nutritionist at A&M and asked HOW to pick reliable food. I followed his advice and I chose Hill's Science Diet Ideal Balance. I trust the company more than all of these others that don't do the research and testing. Too many of them and they scare me.
I know many of you think Science Diet is bad...only sharing my experience in case others might want to give it a look.

How did they tell you to pick a reliable food?

There were some Hill's products on the recall list back in 2007.

ladyjane · 05-04-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

How did they tell you to pick a reliable food?

There were some Hill's products on the recall list back in 2007.

The only one I know of is a cat food.

I posted that information not long ago. Will look for the post.

RingosMom · 05-04-2012, 05:40 PM

I think I'm going to switch to Blue Buffalo. Hopefully my picky eater won't balk at the change!

ladyjane · 05-04-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

How did they tell you to pick a reliable food?

There were some Hill's products on the recall list back in 2007.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/3897551-post20.html

Perrella · 05-04-2012, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatord

How do check to see which plant it come from.

Mine are on TOTW and I watching this closely, trying to figure out what to do when this bag runs out. It took a long time to get them on something they would eat and that they liked.

A thread popped up thea TOTW is recalled. I panicked, just bought a bag that we would open next week and it meets all the production recall codes

MikaTallulah · 05-04-2012, 06:49 PM

The Dimond plant in SC had issues back in 2005. Back then it as a toxic mold outbreak that killed dogs
CDC: Salmonella in dog food sickens 14 people in US; SC plant had toxic mold problem in 2005 | StarTribune.com

From the CDC
CDC - Salmonella Infantis Infections Linked to Dry Dog Food - Salmonella
Salmonella Outbreak Investigations: Reporting Timeline | CDC Salmonella

From life with Dogs website
CDC: Outbreak of Human Salmonella Infections Caused by Dry Dog Food | Life With Dogs[/QUOTE]

_Chrissy_ · 05-05-2012, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie

I have a brand new bag that I am throwing away.

But this is enough for me to forget ever getting it again.

And Mikki liked the TOTW. I may try the Blue Buffalo.

FYI I switched my boys over to Acana Lamb/Apple right after the first recall for that plant. I was feeding TOTW Sierra (Lamb).
I did it cold turkey.
So if you are looking for an immediate next meal change I had great success with Acana's simple line. No effects to the boys systems at all.

05-04-2012, 04:22 PM	#18
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	TOTW has been added to the recall: Diamond Expands Voluntary Recall Diamond Pet Recall \| __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

05-04-2012, 04:43 PM	#22
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	I have been saying this for some time now....recalls would happen again. It is awful. I remember the last ones a few years ago. It is why I consulted with the vet nutritionist at A&M and asked HOW to pick reliable food. I followed his advice and I chose Hill's Science Diet Ideal Balance. I trust the company more than all of these others that don't do the research and testing. Too many of them and they scare me. I know many of you think Science Diet is bad...only sharing my experience in case others might want to give it a look. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

05-04-2012, 06:49 PM	#29
MikaTallulah YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,812	The Dimond plant in SC had issues back in 2005. Back then it as a toxic mold outbreak that killed dogs CDC: Salmonella in dog food sickens 14 people in US; SC plant had toxic mold problem in 2005 \| StarTribune.com From the CDC CDC - Salmonella Infantis Infections Linked to Dry Dog Food - Salmonella Salmonella Outbreak Investigations: Reporting Timeline \| CDC Salmonella From life with Dogs website CDC: Outbreak of Human Salmonella Infections Caused by Dry Dog Food \| Life With Dogs[/QUOTE] __________________ Beware of Nestle Purina Cozy (4/06), Roxy & Zoey (2/08), Lucy (4/09); Buddy 4/09- Rescued 12/11); Mika ('98) & Tallulah ('00) RIP Harley 4/2009; Lucky 11/2010; Zoey 4/2012

05-04-2012, 08:19 AM	#16
RingosMom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Syracuse, NY, USA Posts: 13	Ugh! I bought a big bag of the 4Health puppy food at the end of March, so I'm hoping it pre-dates these issues. It's nearly gone now, and it hasn't made my puppy or anyone in the house sick. I'm very ticked off at the way Diamond is handling this, though! I was excited to find 4Health because it's a pretty good kibble for the money and I thought Diamond was a good, reliable brand, but now I'm losing trust big time...especially since they aren't very forthcoming with information.

05-04-2012, 04:36 PM	#20
RingosMom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Syracuse, NY, USA Posts: 13	Crap. Mine's on the list too. Glad I am slightly OCD about washing my hands. My puppy does not seem to have had any problems, but I'm going to throw out the rest of his food. I don't know what to switch him to. I hate to switch his food suddenly, but I don't want to buy more 4Health.

05-04-2012, 05:40 PM	#26
RingosMom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Syracuse, NY, USA Posts: 13	I think I'm going to switch to Blue Buffalo. Hopefully my picky eater won't balk at the change!