Two salmonella reports in Ohio connected with recalled dog food include infant, elderly woman

CLEVELAND - An infant and an elderly woman are two in Ohio who have gotten sick as a result of a salmonella outbreak associated with recalled dog food, the state said.

The Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Department of Agriculture said Friday it’s working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in investigating the cases involving a 74-year-old woman in Franklin County and a 4-month-old in Morrow County.

“Humans can become ill by handling pet products contaminated with Salmonella, and by coming in contact with pets or with surfaces that have been contaminated. Hand washing is the most effective way to prevent illness, “ said the ODHODA.

The department of health said there have been 14 human illnesses reported in nine states linked to the same pet food.

The pet food recalled includes two types from Diamond Pet Food: Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice Formula dry dog food and Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food.

Here are the specific batches affected:

Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice Formula – dry dog food:
* 6lb - DLR0101D3XALW, "Best Before" Date 04 Jan 2013
* 20lb - DLR0101C31XAG, "Best Before" Date 03 Jan 2013
* 40lb - DLR0101C31XMF, "Best Before" Date 03 Jan 2013
* 40lb - DLR0101C31XAG, "Best Before" Date 03 Jan 2013
* 40lb - DLR0101D32XMS, "Best Before" Date 04 Jan 2013

Diamond Puppy Formula – dry dog food:
* 6oz Samples – DPP0401
* 8 lb – DPP0401B2XALW, "Best Before" Date 07 Apr 2013
* 20 lb – DPP0101C31XRB, "Best Before" Date 11 Jan 2013
* 20 lb – DPP0101C31XME, "Best Before" Date 11 Jan 2013
* 20 lb – DPP0401B22XJW, "Best Before" Date 06 Apr 2013
* 40 lb – DPP0101C31XME, "Best Before" Date 11 Jan 2013
* 40 lb – DPP0401B22XJW, "Best Before" Date 06 Apr 2013
* 40 lb – DPP0401A21XAW, "Best Before" Date 06 Apr 2013
* 40 lb – DPP0401B21XDJ, "Best Before" Date 07 Apr 2013

Diamond Pet Foods said anyone with questions about the recall or anyone who would like a replacement product or refund should contact them at 1-800-442-0402 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday), or go to: www.diamondpetrecall.com