Diamond Pet Foods Recall Expands

Salmonella is attacking our four legged family members, here's the info to protect your furry loved ones.

According to CBS news the a voluntary pet food recall has expanded after 14 people in nine states have gotten sick.

The dog food in question, distributed by Diamond Pet Foods, was manufactured at the Gaston, S.C., plant. At least 5 people have been sent to the hospital after handling the food, as confirmed by the CDC and reported by the Associated Press.

On the official website for the recall, Diamond Pet Foods added dog food under the Country Value, Diamond, Premium Edge, Professional, 4Health and Taste of the Wild brands with a 2 or 3 in the 9th position of the production code and an X in the 10th or 11th position. The "best before" dates are between December 9, 2012 and April 7, 2013. They were distributed in a variety of eastern, southern, central and Midwest states, as well as parts of Canada, but may appear in other states.

The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) are looking into the possible cause of the outbreak:

The infection is possibly from people touching the dog food and then touching their own food, cross-contamination with products that touched the tainted pet food or from direct contact from a dog that had a Salmonella infection.

Symptoms may include but are not limited to the following:

• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• cramps
• diarrhea
• fever/chills

Our pets may not show symptoms like us, if you are showing signs of being infected and think that your dog has been infected, you are advised to contact your physician or veterinarian.