A Missouri pet food company has recalled its Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula dry dog food manufactured on Aug. 26, 2011. Officials with Diamond Pet Foods indicate this applies to samples that were distributed, along with both six and 18-pound bags. 

The firm voluntarily recalled the food because of potential exposure to salmonella. Diamond reportedly took the action after hearing about illness among some dogs who consumed the product or from persons who handled it. 

In addition to Tennessee, the recalled Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula dry food was also sold in Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma,   Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin.

The product codes to check to determine whether your product is included in the recall is: 

DSL0801, 26-Aug-2012

DSL0801, 27-Sept-2012

DSL0801, 18-Oct-2012

DSL0801 (samples)

The firm's website states, Pet owners who are unsure if the product they purchased is included in the recall, or who would like replacement product or a refund, may contact Diamond Pet Foods via a toll free call at 1-866-918-8756, Monday through Sunday, 8 am – 6pm EST.