I got the same call last night too and YES I keep the bags! Basically for that purpose and if need be they can be used for garbage. My first bag purchased, when I had switched from Taste of the Wild to Natures Domain, was between those dates. Dogs are alive and fine, all food purchased after that was dated beyond the Jan 31st date. The message from Costco did say "as a precautionary measure" bring the unused food back for a full refund. I did put a call into Diamond but they were closed till Monday. My bags also were distributed from WA, not SC. As of now, I will continue using the food, observe my dogs, check dates and keep up with the information available. Lyn Chernak Lyn Chernak CherLyn Shepherds - Updated Nov 29,2011 http://www.cherlynshepherds.com Three Generations ~ GSDCA 13 Club ~ Membership CherLyn's Dixie, BH, CDX, RAE, TC, HIC, CGC Ulric vom Kriegerhaus, CD, RA, TC, CGC ________________________________ From: "DARLINBOO@xxxxxxx" <DARLINBOO@xxxxxxx> To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Cc: DARLINBOO@xxxxxxx Sent: Saturday, May 5, 2012 12:39 AM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Costco Dogfood Recall Got a message tonight from Costco?? Saying the Diamond dog food sold under Kirkland could have problems. Salmonella! The Kirkland Signature line. The message gave two "best before"dates Dec 9, 2012 and Jan 31, 2013 (WHO keeps the bags???) and a number to call (1-866-918-8756) which, of course, no one answers at night on weekends. Also, a web site (_www.DiamondPetrecall.com_ (http://www.DiamondPetrecall.com) ) Any one else get a call?? Right now I am over half way through a bag and no sick dogs and have no more on hand. ===========================================================================POST is Copyrighted 2011. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org ; SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================ÿÿ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================