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Consumer product recall

Solid Gold Health Food Products for Pets

Starting date:
May 18, 2012
Posting date:
May 18, 2012
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Miscellaneous
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Audience:
General Public (GP)
Identification number:
RA-500002836

Affected products

Solid Gold Health Food Products for Pets

Product description

This recall involves one batch of WolfCub Large Breed Puppy Food and one batch of Solid Gold WolfKing Large Breed Adult Dog.

The following Solid Gold Health Products for Pets products are included:

WolfKing recalled batch identifying information:
Best Before 30 Dec 2012
SGL1201 and an "X" as the 11th digit
4 lb, 15 lb, and 28.5 lb bags

WolfCub recalled batch identifying information:
Best Before 30 Dec 2012
SGB1201 and an "X" as the 11th digit 4 lb, 15 lb, and 33 lb bags

Best by dates (lot codes) can be found on the back of the bag in the bottom right-hand corner of 33 lb, 28.5 lb and 15 lb bags and the bottom of the 4 lb bags.

Other Solid Gold recipes, sizes or brands of food are not impacted by this voluntary recall.

Please visit the Health Canada consumer product recall website for additional pet food brands affected by this recall.

Hazard identified

A manufacturer in the United States,Diamond Pet Foods, has recalled several batches of its dry pet food due to possible contamination with Salmonella. Several people in the United States and two people in Canada have reportedly become ill with a Salmonella infection as a result of contact with pets or pet food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.

Pets such as dogs, cats, amphibians and reptiles and their food can carry Salmonella bacteria. People can get infected with the bacteria from handling their pets or their pet's food or feces. Symptoms of salmonellosis often include:

  • sudden onset of fever
  • headache
  • stomach cramps
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting

For more information on the risks of Salmonella infection, please see the Public Health Agency of Canada's notice related to this recall.

Number sold

Approximately 1,844 of the recalled pet food products were sold at various retailers across Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled pet food products were sold from January 1, 2012 to May 8, 2012

Place of origin

Manufactured in the United States of America.

Companies

Manufacturer
Diamond Pet Foods
Gaston
South Carolina
UNITED STATES
Distributor
Solid Gold Health Products for Pets
El Cajon
California
UNITED STATES

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using any of the Solid Gold Health Products for Pets products identified and return it to your retailer for a refund. You can also request a refund through the Solid Gold corporate office.

Consumers are advised to always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after feeding, handling or cleaning up after pets. Clean surfaces that come into contact with pet food or ill pets.

For more information, consumers may contact Solid Gold Health Products for Pets at 1-800-364-4863 Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific time or email dane@solidgoldhealth.com.