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09/23/2024

PET FOOD RECALL…FDA Warning After Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes Detected in Darwin’s Natural Pet Products

September 20, 2024 – The FDA has warned pet parents not to feed their dogs or cats certain lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products as five samples have tested positive for Salmonella and one for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

What was recalled?

The food is made by Arrow Reliance Inc. and the lots affected are:

Darwin’s Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain-Free Chicken Recipe for Dogs. Lot No: 10828 MFG. Date: Jul 24, 2024
Darwin’s Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain-Free Chicken Recipe for Dogs. Lot No: 10844 MFG. Date: Jul 30, 2024
Darwin’s Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain-Free Chicken Recipe for Dogs. Lot No: 10887 MFG. Date: Aug 12, 2024
Darwin’s Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain-Free Chicken Recipe for Cats. Lot No: 10832 MFG. Date: Jul 25, 2024
Darwin’s Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain-Free Chicken Recipe for Cats. Lot No: 10856 MFG. Date: Aug 04, 2024
Darwin’s Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain-Free Chicken Recipe for Cats. Lot No: 10890 MFG. Date: Aug 13, 2024
The affected food is in 2-pound white and clear plastic packages with four separate units. The dog food has blue labeling, and the cat food has blue and green labeling. The lot codes are printed on the front of the lower left unit of the package.

The FDA has recommended that Arrow Reliance, Inc. recall all six affected lots of the Darwin’s product. However, the company has not yet recalled the products or made a statement about the warning. We will continue to monitor and update this article if/when they do so.

What to do?

If you have these lots of pet food from Darwin’s Natural Pet Products, do not feed them to your pets. Throw the food away in a secure container where other animals, including wildlife, cannot access it. Do not donate the food.

Consumers who have had the products listed above in their homes should clean and disinfect all pet supplies, including all storage containers, bowls, utensils, food prep surfaces, pet bedding, litter boxes, toys, floors, and any other surfaces that the food or pet may have had contact with, including your refrigerator or freezer. Clean up the pet’s f***s in places where people or other animals may become exposed. Consumers should thoroughly wash their hands after handling the product or cleaning up potentially contaminated items and surfaces.

Salmonella and L. mono can affect both people and animals. People with symptoms of Salmonella or L. mono infection should consult their health care providers.

Anyone who thinks their pets have become ill after consuming contaminated pet food should first contact their veterinarians. Veterinarians who wish to have pets tested for Salmonella and L. mono may do so through the Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network (Vet-LIRN Network) if the pet is from a household with a person infected with Salmonella or L. mono.

08/15/2024

07/03/2024

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Use an ace bandage to get the same effect as a thunder shirt without the weight or heavy fabric in this heat! ❤️

06/17/2024

One of the perks of being a professional dog trainer… Free gifts from companies. This one is from Cloud Star; a bag of training treats and a very nice treat bag. Thank you 🥰🐾

06/07/2024

Our newest AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy graduate… 3 1/2 month old Ezri. Congratulations, and thank you to her family for their dedication in helping her to be a good canine citizen.
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06/01/2024

Fun with Charli; Object Identification with Modifier Cues 🥰🐾

06/01/2024

Fun with Paige; Object Identification and “Find It”🥰🐾

03/18/2024

🐶 I am starting a six session Intermediate Obedience class this coming Tuesday, 3/19, from 1 PM to 2 PM in Estrella Mountain Ranch/Goodyear, AZ.
This class is for dogs, who understand basic obedience behaviors, and are non-reactive to other dogs. AKC CGC testing included at no additional charge. $150 for six lessons. Please reach out to me with questions or to enroll.😊🐾

03/02/2024

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02/18/2024

**NEW NOVICE OBEDIENCE
GROUP CLASS**
Wednesdays, 2/28/24 - 4/3/24
from 10am - 11am in Goodyear

In Novice Obedience, students will learn basic obedience behaviors; Loose Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Come, Stay, Off and Leave It. In addition, students will learn games to increase dog/owner bond and to increase dog's confidence. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Test is included in session six. Dogs must be a minimum of four months of age. Proof of completed puppy vaccinations and rabies vaccination is required. Students should bring treats and water for their dog and a chair for themselves. For questions please reach out to Pawsitive Passion [email protected].

01/29/2024

**DOG FOOD RECALL**

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01/24/2024

I have to share this because it means SO much to me. I became a Certified animal Animal Massage Therapist in 2011. It was the first certification I got when I decided to stop working as a Paralegal and make dogs my profession.
I have some friends who have a dog who has been experiencing neck and back pain sporadically. My friends contacted me a couple months ago and asked if I could massage their dog. I did, and his pain went away. I have been there a couple times since.
Last Friday my friends contacted me and said their dog woke up in the early morning hours, screaming in pain and could not move his neck. They wanted to know if I could come by within the next few days to do massage. I could not stand the thought of the dog being in pain, so I went over there a few hours later. Knowing that I am able to help animals makes me so so happy. 🥰🐾
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01/05/2024

*DOG FOOD RECALL, 1.4.24

Blue Ridge Beef voluntary recall of Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix due to Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes contamination

11/16/2023

Dog Training is not just for beginners. Intermediate and Advanced Obedience, Rally Obedience, and Trick Dog classes are great for building focus, strengthening your bond with your dog, getting exercise together, and FUN. We need a minimum of three dog/handler teams per class. The next Novice Obedience Group Class starts Saturday, December 9th at 9am. Classes are $150 for six lessons.

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10/31/2023

**DOG FOOD RECALL**

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09/22/2023

I have recently become a trainer for Pets for Vets. It’s a wonderful organization that pairs shelter dogs with Veterans suffering from PTSD and traumatic brain injury. I am looking forward to helping Veterans and dogs to have a better life together.🇺🇸🐾🫶🏻

Welcome to Pets for Vets. We are a non-profit charity that helps to match veterans with A.C.E. trained animals. These animals help our veterans return to a normal life.

09/06/2023

**DOG FOOD RECALL, 9/5/23

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09/01/2023

This is something everyone should see.

When you get your 8/10 week old puppies, please keep this image in mind. Their bones do not even touch yet. They plod around so cutely with big floppy paws and wobbly movement because their joints are entirely made up of muscle, tendons, ligaments with skin covering. Nothing is fitting tightly together or has a true socket yet.
When you run them excessively or don't restrict their exercise to stop them from overdoing it during this period you don't give them a chance to grow properly. Every big jump or excited bouncing run causes impacts between the bones. In reasonable amounts this is not problematic and is the normal wear and tear that every animal will engage in.

But when you're letting puppy jump up and down off the lounge or bed, take them for long walks/hikes, you are damaging that forming joint. When you let the puppy scramble on tile with no traction you are damaging the joint.

You only get the chance to grow them once. A well built body is something that comes from excellent breeding and a great upbringing-BOTH, not just one.

Once grown you will have the rest of their life to spend playing and engaging in higher impact exercise. So keep it calm while they're still little baby puppies and give the gift that can only be given once.