Doggies Unlimited Pet Food Alert:Canidae Pet Foods Initiates Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Food

Canidae Pet Foods Initiates Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Food Due to the Potential for Salmonella No pet or human illnesses have been reported associated with Canidae Pet Foods Consumer Contact: 800-398-1600 Media Contact: Michael Lopes 800-398-1600 ext. 516, mlopes@canidae.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 5, 2012 Canidae Pet Foods announced today that it is issuing a voluntary recall of certain dry pet food formulas manufactured between December 9, 2011, and January 31, 2012 at the Diamond Pet Food Gaston, South Carolina plant. Although there have been no animal or human illnesses related to Canidae Pet Food, and the product has not tested positive for Salmonella, the company has voluntarily initiated this recall out of caution to ensure the health and safety of consumers and their pets. The below list of product with production codes that must have both a number “3” in the 9th position AND an “X” in the 10th or 11th position with best before dates of December 9, 2012, through January 31, 2013 which are being recalled. The only Canidae products potentially affected are: Canidae Dog, All Life Stages Canidae Dog, Chicken Meal & Rice Canidae Dog, Lamb Meal & Rice Canidae Dog, Platinum Following is an example of how to read the production code and best before date: The recall affects only products distributed in the following Eastern U.S. states which were manufactured at the Diamond Pet Food Gaston, South Carolina plant. Further distribution to other pet food channels may occur: Florida, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee Canidae Pet Foods apologizes for any potential issues this may have caused pet owners and their pets. Pet owners who are unsure if the product they purchased is included in the recall, or who would like a replacement product or a refund, may contact Canidae Pet Foods via a toll free call at 1-800-398-1600, Monday through Friday, 9 am – 5 pm PST. Consumers may also go to canidae.com for more information. The company is working with distributors and retailers to ensure all products affected by this voluntary recall are removed from shelves. As the products being recalled have the potential of Salmonella contamination, it is important to use care in handling them. Please carefully read all information below. 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. We do not have any confirmed reports of pet illnesses. Individuals handling dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands with soap and hot water, immediately after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product. Healthy people who believe they may have been exposed to Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. According to the Centers for Disease Control, people who are more likely to be affected by Salmonella include infants, children younger than 5 years old, organ transplant patients, people with HIV/AIDS and people receiving treatment for cancer. For a safer and healthier alternative. Life's Abundance has never been recalled in 13 years and has been formulated by a Holistic Veterinarian. Our foods are made in small batches and shipped right to your doorstep within 4 to 6 weeks of being produced in a temperature controlled facility. "Because Your Pet is Worth It" Contact Life's Healthy Pet Food @ www.lifeshealthypetfood.com today!