Natural Balance has just been notified by Diamond Pet Foods, a co-manufacturers, that certain Natural Balance dry food formulas produced in their Gaston, SC facility should be voluntarily recalled.
Although there have been no animal illnesses reported and no Natural Balance product included in the recall have tested positive for Salmonella, Natural Balance has voluntarily initiated this recall as a precautionary measure.
The following is a list of products affected, for select sizes:
• 5 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison Dog UPC# 7-23633-88650-5
Lot Code NBH1202 Best By Date: December 12, 2012; December 13, 2012
Lot Code NBH0103 Best By Date: March 12, 2013
• 15 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison Dog UPC# 7-23633-88615-4
Lot Code NBH0101 Best By Date: March 5, 2013; March 6, 2013
Lot Code NBH1202 Best By Date: December 12, 2012; December 13, 2012
Lot Code NBH1203 Best By Date: December 13, 2012; December 14, 2012
• 28 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison Dog UPC# 7-23633-88628-4
Lot Code NBH0101 Best By Date: March 5, 2013; March 6, 2013
Lot Code NBH0102 Best By Date: March 7, 2013; March 8, 2013
Lot Code NBH0103 Best By Date: March 12, 2013
Lot Code NBH1202 Best By Date: December 12, 2012; December 13, 2012
Lot Code NBH1203 Best By Date: December 13, 2012; December 14, 2012
• 5 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog UPC# 7-23633-78755-0
Lot Code NBR1202 Best By Date: December 10, 2012
Lot Code NBR1203 Best By Date: December 21, 2012; December 22, 2012
• 15 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog UPC# 7-23633-78715-4
Lot Code NBR1202 Best By Date: December 10, 2012;
Lot Code NBR1203 Best By Date: December 21, 2012; December 22, 2012
• 28 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog UPC# 7-23633-78728-4
Lot Code NBR1202 Best By Date: December 10, 2012
Lot Code NBR1203 Best By Date: December 21, 2012; December 22, 2012
• 5 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Bison Dog UPC# 7-23633-65553-8
Lot Code NBT1202 Best By Date: December 17, 2012; December 18, 2012
Lot Code NBT1203 Best By Date: December 28, 2012; December 29, 2012
• 15 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Bison Dog UPC# 7-23633-61718-5
Lot Code NBT1201 Best By Date: December 9, 2012
Lot Code NBT1202 Best By Date: December 17, 2012; December 18, 2012
Lot Code NBT1203 Best By Date: December 28, 2012; December 29, 2012
• 28 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Bison Dog UPC# 7-23633-63031-3
Lot Code NBT1201 Best By Date: December 9, 2012
Lot Code NBT1202 Best By Date: December 17, 2012; December 18, 2012
Lot Code NBT1203 Best By Date: December 28, 2012; December 29, 2012
• 5 LB Natural Balance Vegetarian Dog UPC# 7-23633-80855-2
Lot Code NBV1201 Best By Date: December 9, 2012
• 28 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog Large Breed Bites
UPC# 7-23633-44443-9
Lot Code NLB1202 Best By Date: December 12, 2012
Lot Code NLB1203 Best By Date: December 20, 2012; December 21, 2012
• 5 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog Small Breed Bites
UPC# 7-23633-42300-7
Lot Code NSL1201 Best By Date: December 21, 2012
• 12.5 LB Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog Small Breed Bites UPC# 7-23633-42301-4
Lot Code NSL1201 Best By Date: December 21, 2012
Recalled products may have been distributed in the following states:
Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming and Canada.
States that are NOT affected include:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
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 Natural Balance at (800) 829-4493 or email info@naturalbalanceinc.com.
