Correction to Date Code in Natural Balance Pet Foods’ Voluntary Recall Dated May 4, 2012 Due to the Potential for Contamination
Summary
- Company Announcement Date:
- Product Type:
- Animal & Veterinary: Pet Food
- Reason for Announcement:
- Potential Salmonella
- Company Name:
- Natural Balance Pet Foods
- Brand Name:
- Natural Balance
- Product Description:
- Correction to date codes in May 4 2012 Natural Balance recall
Company Announcement
Contact:
Consumer:
(800) 829-4493
Media:
Daniel Bernstein
(310) 902-2554
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 11, 2012 - On May 4, 2012, Natural Balance Pet Foods announced a voluntary recall of certain dry pet food formulas manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods at their Gaston, South Carolina facility. Link to original press release: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm303042.htm
The original press release contained a typographical error in the Best By Date of one of the products listed. It stated a Best By Date of March 12, 2013 when it should have been March 13, 2013.
The incorrect Best By Date listed was:
5 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison Dog UPC# 7-23633-88650-5
Lot Code NBH0103 Best By Date: March 12, 2013
The correct Best By Date is:
5 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison Dog UPC# 7-23633-88650-5
Lot Code NBH0103 Best By Date: March 13, 2013
Natural Balance Pet Foods apologizes for any potential confusion this may have caused.
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 Pet Foods Customer Service at (800) 829-4493(8am - 5pm, PST). Consumers may also go to www.naturalbalanceinc.com for more information.
Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Archived copy: wayback.archive-it.org/7993/20170101000000/https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ArchiveRecalls/2012/ucm303918.htm
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