Why we don’t have Taste of the Wild….and some other brands….
From time to time we get inquiries from customers looking for a brand we don’t carry. One of these is Taste of the Wild. Why do we not sell Taste of the Wild? It’s a nutritionally sound product, in a very attractive bag, very effective marketing….there’s every incentive for us to carry it. Except, TOW is manufactured by Diamond Milling. A co-packer that has an extensive recall history.
This from Dog Food Insider:
The Taste of the Wild site gives no indication that the food is made by Diamond and many people who feed this food are unaware of the connection. Diamond has had a history of recalls due to aflatoxins, concerns about Salmonella, and production issues at least since around 1999-2000, including a large recall in 2005, and many consumers have lost confidence in the company and the products they produce. Nevertheless, Diamond manufactures or co-packs food for many other brands including Canidae, Solid Gold, Costco’s Kirkland, Dick Van Patten’s Natural Balance, Tractor Supply’s 4Health, and NutraGold. Since their earlier recalls, Diamond says today they use 151 quality checks to ensure the quality of their products. However, the company issued a recall in May 2012 for many of their products, including Taste of the Wild, after a Salmonella outbreak linked to their South Carolina plant.
Most consumers have no reason to closely check for this kind of information so we have taken it upon ourselves to offer only products we have the highest confidence level in. Wholesome Pet Essentials owners have an extensive background in the animal nutrition industry (including dog and cat) including years of involvement in ingredient purchasing and quality control at multiple feed operations. We understand the difference in ingredient quality and will not knowingly sell you an inferior or unsafe product. We carry brands that will meet or beat any of the nutritional specifications on the brands we don’t carry and will provide you with peace of mind that they are made with wholesome safe ingredients. Your pets health and well being is our focus!
