Taste of the wild recall

[Britster]

I don't mind a recall so much - it's the way it's handled. And I have never liked the way Diamond has handled this kind of stuff.

I trust Fromm completely - but unfortunately my dog doesn't do well on most of their formulas. Lotus is trustworthy IMO. Canine Caviar is great and I want to try them soon.

[RileyDC]

Originally Posted by Perrella

Definitely like this one I the kibble small?

I think it is a Perfect size. I just went and got some and put one on a dime and one on a nickel.

[MikaTallulah]

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]

[RileyDC]

Originally Posted by Perrella

Thanks...I'm going into check the brands list that the specialty store close to me carries. I may have to run to MD tomorrow to get it, if they don't carry it.

I ordered my first bag of FROMM from MR. Chewy website....on a Saturday and it was at my house that Tuesday. Well that Sunday I found a little boutique near me that sells it and that's how I ended up with two bags... they are going to take me forever to finish them. I was doing Primal morning and kibble at night, or the kibble whenever I would forget to put some in the fridge to thaw for the next meal...... but he does so well on the Primal, I just started doing it morning and night. I bought a square glass container with a glass lid which is perfect. It fits 2 days worth of nuggets.

[Sheldonsmom]

Originally Posted by RileyDC

Primal had a voluntary recall on May 28, 2011 of their Feline Chicken & Salmon Formula.

This was before they started doing HPP on their poultry products. They started implementing HPP the week of June 6, 2011.

FROMM has been around since 1904:

History - Fromm Family Foods

I Love Both!! =)

Thank you, that is good to know about the HPP

[Sheldonsmom]

Does lotus, honest kitchen and canine caviar have a grain free formula?

Also, does this affect the TOTW cat food?

Thanks!

[Sheldonsmom]

I am really liking the honest kitchen food

[BabyGirl Rosie]

I just bought a new bag of TOTW. It is not on the list but I am not going to feed it. I have a hard time finding some of the brands you all mention in my area. The main one carried is Diamond it seems. The scores around me do carry Blue Buffalo and Innova. Any recalls on these?

[RileyDC]

Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie

I just bought a new bag of TOTW. It is not on the list but I am not going to feed it. I have a hard time finding some of the brands you all mention in my area. The main one carried is Diamond it seems. The scores around me do carry Blue Buffalo and Innova. Any recalls on these?

I have read too many digestive issues with Blue Buffalo.

[RileyDC]

Originally Posted by RileyDC

I have read too many digestive issues with Blue Buffalo.

Also found this:

Consumer complaints about Blue Buffalo Pet Foods

[mamaj]

What kind of store carries Fromm or do you have to buy it online?

[Sheldonsmom]

Originally Posted by mamaj

What kind of store carries Fromm or do you have to buy it online?

If you go to their website on the right top says retailers, click on it and enter your zip code. Good luck!

[Britster]

Originally Posted by Sheldonsmom

Does lotus, honest kitchen and canine caviar have a grain free formula?

Also, does this affect the TOTW cat food?

Thanks!

Yup, and btw, I've heard nothing but amazing things about Canine Caviar.

I love Lotus, too, and I love the fact that they made their own cannery when none of the canneries they toured were satisfactory to them. So their canned food is also produced in-house, which is very rare (so many are made at Menu Foods). Their kibble is baked, so it's a bit different texture.

THK is also a very reputable company, IMO, but unfortunately, the consistency of the food is too weird for me. Jackson did not like it at all - he was like, what IS this? lol...

[Sheldonsmom]

Originally Posted by Britster

Yup, and btw, I've heard nothing but amazing things about Canine Caviar.

I love Lotus, too, and I love the fact that they made their own cannery when none of the canneries they toured were satisfactory to them. So their canned food is also produced in-house, which is very rare (so many are made at Menu Foods). Their kibble is baked, so it's a bit different texture.

THK is also a very reputable company, IMO, but unfortunately, the consistency of the food is too weird for me. Jackson did not like it at all - he was like, what IS this? lol...

Thanks! I am thinking of getting the sample of THK to try. How about Stella and Chewy? Is that any good?

[Britster]

Originally Posted by Sheldonsmom

Thanks! I am thinking of getting the sample of THK to try. How about Stella and Chewy? Is that any good?

I really like S&C as a company, personally, I also like that they use Hydrostatic High Pressure (HHP) on their raw food. But a lot of the formulas seem too high in fat, so I won't feed them (when the raw is converted to dry matter basis).