Canidae made by Diamond?

[Erin B]

I have been feeding Butters Canidae pure foundations puppy food for a number of weeks after Orijen puppy food didn't agree with her. But my mom told me that she just read a report stating that some Canidae food is made in Diamond factories. (I'm trying to find the report but not yet.) I am googling around and finding some indication that this is true including a recall notice on Canidae's Facebook page from 2012 for some of their food made in a Diamond plant. Of course, the Canidae website only shows their own dedicated factory in Texas. I'm just a sucker I guess. 

Anyway, does anybody have any insight on this or know the current facts? I feel like if it's true then I must switch, right? So I'm gearing up for ANOTHER round of figuring out what food will work for her. 

There is nowhere in my immediate area to buy high-quality food, but I will happily order from Chewy. I was wishing for the Acana puppy formula but apparently they don't carry that. I'm thinking maybe Fromm gold puppy? 

I am so bummed right now. :( 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'm glad they are not being evasive, and admit that some of their food is manufactured at a Diamond facility. I'll be interested to learn where your bag was made. 

Many if not most pet food companies do outsource their manufacturing. Very few have their own plants, so the fact that a company contracts their manufacturing is not a bad thing. It's the quality control that's important. Diamond has a bad track record,yes, but for now, you're fine. I'm not sure i would start with Canidae at this point, but for dogs who are on it and doing fine, I really see no reason to switch. Going forward, I'll have to make a decision about keeping Canidae on the list. It sounds like they are trying to move the manufacturing to their own facility or use manufacturers other than Diamond. Let's hope so.

[Erin B]

Update! The customer service rep emailed me back and said chewy.com DOES get their food from the Ethos manufacturing facility in Texas, which is Canidae's own facility. So that is good for me! 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

That is great news!