Some useful recall information:

- *Don't panic!!!* If your pet shows any possible symptoms, call or bring to your vet. But a majority of recalls are placed in time, to minimize pet & owner's health issues.

- Most recalls are precautionary and they recall more product than necessary- just to ensure the health of you and your pet.

- There are *very* few pet foods that have never had a recall. Do some research, you'll find over the years most popular brands have been recalled at some point.

- A lot of the recalls are salmonella related. This means more than likely, if anyone gets ill, it's usually the pet parent(s), because pets have a much higher immunity to salmonella (think of the raw food diets).
**The pets to worry most about are puppies, kittens and seniors, because they may have compromised health issues.**

- Also, simply wash your hands after feeding pets and treating them. So many recalls are salmonella-related, which is more of a threat to the owner than the pet, considering the pets' ability to eat salmonella and not be ill. Think about a stray dog, eating garbage, whatever it has to survive. And outdoor cats are always killing, eating dead birds...

- I tell my customers all the time- if you keep your (dry) pet food in rubber or 'tupperware-type" container or canister for freshness-
*Be SURE to cut Expiration date and lot#code printed on bag and keep it taped to or inside container with food.* That way if there is ever a recall you know exactly which batch you have.

To learn updates on most recent Natura (Evo, Innova, Healthwise, Karma, California Naturals..) Go to:
Natura Pet Recall 

I also highly recommend going to dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recall-alerts
And signing up for their alerts. BTW- it's not just dog food!
If you receive an alert that includes a food you use, please go to manufacturer's site for most accurate and up to date information.