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Diamond Pet Foods Linked to Salmonella Outbreak

Diamond Pet Foods, sold under a variety of brand names, are the source of a Salmonella outbreak, according to a May 3, 2012 announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At least 14 U.S. citizens and 1 Canadian have become part of the pet food-linked Salmonella outbreak.

Testing Reveals Salmonella in Dry Pet Food

The CDC stated that the outbreak strain of Salmonella Infantis was isolated from an opened bag of Diamond Brand Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Adult Light Formula dry dog food and from a sample of Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food.

Salmonella infections linked to dog food in several states

According to the CDC, residents of Alabama, Connecticut, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia became ill with Salmonella infections between October 8, 2011 and April 22, 2012. Most people who became ill with Salmonella infections reported contact with a dog in the week before becoming ill.

Diamond Dog Foods Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Diamond Pet Foods has recalled 13 brands of dry pet food formulas that were manufactured in its Gaston, SC facility. All batches manufactured between December 9, 2011 and April 7, 2012 are affected. Several other brands of dog food, manufactured by Diamond for third parties, are also being recalled. The recall includes some Kirkland brands and dry dog food sold under other brand names.

eFoodAlert.com is posting regular updates to the list of dog food brands associated with the Salmonella recall.

Contact the Marler Clark Salmonella Attorneys

If you or a family member became ill with a Salmonella infection after contact with a dog or contaminated Diamond Pet Food and you’re interested in pursuing a legal claim, you can contact the Marler Clark Salmonella attorneys for a free case evaluation. Marler Clark is the nation’s leading law firm representing victims of Salmonella outbreaks and other foodborne illnesses. The law firm has represented thousands of victims of Salmonella and other foodborne illness infections, and is the only firm in the nation with a practice focused exclusively on foodborne illness litigation.

You can fill out the contact form or call toll-free at 866-770-2032. There is no cost to you.

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