Pet Food Recall: Breeder's Choice AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Adult Dog Formula

Sep 12, 2012

Salmonella Contamination Forces Pet Food Recall in U.S.A

Breeder’s Choice Pet Food has issued a product recall for a single batch of Breeder's Choice AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Adult Dog Formula due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product in question can be identified by the following information:

Product Code/SKU/ Material #
1000065074

UPC Code
0 5290702043 8

Size
26 lb.

Product Name/Description
AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Adult Dog Formula

Best Before Code (day/month/yr)
28 Aug 2013
29 Aug 2013
30 Aug 2013

There are health risks associated with pets eating food contaminated by Salmonella, including fever, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea and lethargy. If your pet has consumed the recalled product in question and is displaying any symptoms outlined above, you should contact your vet immediately. There are also health risks for humans who handle and prepare pet food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. If exposed, they are advised to wash their hands thoroughly after handling the contaminated product.

There have been no reported illnesses in pets or humans as a result of the contamination. The recalled product had been distributed in the states of California, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Virginia and Washington. Consumers that have purchased the recalled product with the listed “best before” dates shown above, are urged to contact Breeder’s Choice Customer Service representatives at 1-866-500-6286 or visit their website at www.avoderm.com for more information.

Video: Farmers: Stop Letting Risk Steal Your Profit — These New Insurance Tools Change the Game

Volatile markets. Unpredictable weather. Tight margins. Farming has never carried more risk—but now, you have smarter ways to protect your operation.
In this interview, Chris Corbett, Sales Manager at AGi3, breaks down a new generation of insurance solutions built specifically for today’s farm businesses: ForwardProtect — Protect your grain operation from the double hit of yield shortfalls and rising prices when forward contracts can’t be filled.
AgriEnhance — Take control of your crop risk plan with flexible yield coverage and whole-farm revenue protection tailored to your operation.
FarmElevate — A modern approach to farm insurance, combining deep ag expertise with advanced technology to protect your property, equipment, and liability.
These aren’t traditional policies—they’re strategic tools designed to protect your margins, stabilize cash flow, and give you confidence in uncertain markets.
If you’re serious about managing risk and protecting your bottom line, this is a must-watch.