Kirkland Dog Food Recall

 On May 4, 2012, Diamond Pet Foods announced a voluntary recall of Costco’s Kirkland Signature Dog Food. The Kirkland dog food recall mentioned in the FDA news bulletin includes:

    Kirkland Signature Super Premium Adult Dog Lamb, Rice & Vegetable Formula (Best Before December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013)

    Kirkland Signature Super Premium Adult Dog Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Formula (Best Before December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013)

    Kirkland Signature Super Premium Mature Dog Chicken, Rice & Egg Formula (Best Before December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013)

    Kirkland Signature Super Premium Healthy Weight Dog Formulated with Chicken & Vegetables (Best Before December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013)

    Kirkland Signature Super Premium Maintenance Cat Chicken & Rice Formula (Best Before December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013)

    Kirkland Signature Super Premium Healthy Weight Cat Formula (December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013)

    Kirkland Signature Nature’s Domain Salmon Meal & Sweet Potato Formula for Dogs (December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013)

The recall has now been confirmed in a news release posted by the Food and Drug Administration and updated on 5/7/2012.

How to Know If You Have a Recalled Product

If your pet food has been recalled, the production codes on the back of bags will have both a number “3” in the 10th digit and an “X” in the 11th digit.

The best before dates for the recalled brands listed are December 9, 2012 through January 31, 2013.

The following diagram illustrates how to read the production code and best-before date:

The dog food recall affects only products distributed in the following U.S. states, Puerto Rico and Canada.

    Alabama

    Connecticut

    Delaware

    Florida

    Georgia

    Maryland

    Massachusetts

    New Hampshire

    New Jersey

    New York

    North Carolina

    Pennsylvania

    South Carolina

    Tennessee

    Vermont

    Virginia

    Canada

    Puerto Rico

Of course, wider distribution through other pet food channels is always possible.

What to Do?

Salmonella is serious business – for both you and your pet. So, if you can confirm your dog’s food is one of the products being recalled, stop feeding or handling it immediately.

If you’ve discarded the packaging (something we recommend you never do) – or you’re in any way in doubt – do not take chances. Be safe. Stop feeding or handling the product anyway.

According to Diamond:

    Pet owners who are unsure if the product they purchased is included in the recall, or who would like replacement product or a refund, may contact Diamond Pet Foods via a toll free call at 1-866-918-8756, Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST.

The company has set up a special website containing all Diamond Dog Food products currently under recall — along with all relevant package codes. [Editor’s Note: page has apparently been removed by Diamonnd]