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> Consumer Contact: 800-442-0402
>Media Contact: 816-255-1974
>
>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 06, 2012
>Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal &
>Rice. This is being done as a precautionary measure, as the product has the
>potential to be contaminated with salmonella. No illnesses have been
>reported and no other Diamond manufactured products are affected.
>
>Individuals handling dry pet food can become infected with salmonella,
>especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having
>contact with surfaces exposed to this product. Healthy people infected with
>salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following
>symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping
>and fever. Rarely, salmonella can result in more serious ailments including
>arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation
>and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having
>contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
>
>Pets with salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and
>abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea
>or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets
>can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has
>consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your
>veterinarian.
>
>The product, Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice, was distributed to
>customers located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland,
>Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and
>Virginia, who may have further distributed the product to other states,
>through pet food channels.
>
>
>
>Product Name Bag Size
>Production Code & “Best Before†Code
>
>Diamond Naturals Lamb & Rice 6lb
>DLR0101D3XALW Best Before 04 Jan 2013
>
>Diamond Naturals Lamb & Rice 20lb
>DLR0101C31XAG Best Before 03 Jan 2013
>
>Diamond Naturals Lamb & Rice 40lb
>DLR0101C31XMF Best Before 03 Jan 2013
>
>Diamond Naturals Lamb & Rice 40lb
>DLR0101C31XAG Best Before 03 Jan 2013
>
>Diamond Naturals Lamb & Rice 40lb
>DLR0101D32XMS Best Before 04 Jan 2013
>
>Consumers who have purchased the Diamond Naturals Lamb & Rice with the
>specific production and “Best Before†codes should discontinue feeding the
>product and discard it.
>
>At Diamond Pet Foods, the safety of our products is our top priority. We
>apologize for any inconvenience this recall may have caused. For further
>information or to obtain a product refund please call us at 800-442-0402 or
>visit www.diamondpet.com.
>
>Courtesy of:
>http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/diamond-dog-food-recall.html
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