Kirkland cat food is Costco’s private label; Diamond is documented for recalled Kirkland dry cat food in 2012, while every current wet and dry recipe’s maker is not confirmed by that historical record. [1][2]
Who makes Kirkland cat food?
- Owner
- Costco owns the Kirkland Signature label. Its annual report establishes the retail-brand relationship, rather than identifying a universal pet-food manufacturing plant. [1]
- Made by
- May 2012 reporting on Diamond’s expanded recall includes Kirkland Signature Super Premium Maintenance Cat Chicken & Rice Formula. This documents a historical Diamond manufacturing relationship, not an exclusive present supplier for all dry and canned foods. [2]
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Kirkland cat food is Costco’s private label; Diamond is documented for recalled Kirkland dry cat food in 2012, while every current wet and dry recipe’s maker is not confirmed by that historical record.
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- Kirkland cat food (Brand): Kirkland cat food is Costco’s private label; Diamond is documented for recalled Kirkland dry cat food in 2012, while every current wet and dry recipe’s maker is not confirmed by that historical record. [1][2]
- Kirkland cat food → Costco Wholesale Corporation (Owner): Costco owns the Kirkland Signature label. Its annual report establishes the retail-brand relationship, rather than identifying a universal pet-food manufacturing plant. [1]
- Costco Wholesale Corporation → Manufacturing and sourcing (Manufacturer): May 2012 reporting on Diamond’s expanded recall includes Kirkland Signature Super Premium Maintenance Cat Chicken & Rice Formula. This documents a historical Diamond manufacturing relationship, not an exclusive present supplier for all dry and canned foods. [2]
Who owns Kirkland cat food?
Costco owns the Kirkland Signature label. Its annual report establishes the retail-brand relationship, rather than identifying a universal pet-food manufacturing plant. [1]
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Who actually makes Kirkland cat food products?
May 2012 reporting on Diamond’s expanded recall includes Kirkland Signature Super Premium Maintenance Cat Chicken & Rice Formula. This documents a historical Diamond manufacturing relationship, not an exclusive present supplier for all dry and canned foods. [2]
Where are Kirkland cat food products made?
The 2012 recall account concerns Diamond production at Gaston, South Carolina. FDA-released complaint records are consumer submissions, not a certification of today’s plant or the origin of a different recipe. [2][3]
Is Kirkland cat food made in China or the USA?
US production is documented for that historical dry-food recall. A current bag, canned food or pouch cannot be assigned to the US, China or the Gaston plant solely from the 2012 event. [2]
Same factory, different label
The Diamond recall covered multiple brands and formulas. A shared historical maker does not prove the same formulation, nutritional profile or current plant for all Diamond and Kirkland products. [2]
Compare the sourced ownership and manufacturing guides: Kirkland SignatureKirkland Dog FoodKirkland waterKirkland CoffeeKirkland BatteriesKirkland BourbonKirkland Golf BallsKirkland Toilet PaperKirkland TequilaKirkland DiapersKirkland whiskeyKirkland paper towelsKirkland VodkaKirkland FormulaKirkland WineCostco Hot DogsKirkland Olive OilKirkland Protein Bars
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Frequently asked questions
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Who makes kirkland cat food?
May 2012 reporting on Diamond’s expanded recall includes Kirkland Signature Super Premium Maintenance Cat Chicken & Rice Formula. This documents a historical Diamond manufacturing relationship, not an exclusive present supplier for all dry and canned foods.[2]
Who owns kirkland cat food?
Costco owns the Kirkland Signature label. Its annual report establishes the retail-brand relationship, rather than identifying a universal pet-food manufacturing plant.[1]
Where is kirkland cat food made?
The 2012 recall account concerns Diamond production at Gaston, South Carolina. FDA-released complaint records are consumer submissions, not a certification of today’s plant or the origin of a different recipe.[2][3]
Who makes kirkland cat food wet?
The reviewed Diamond evidence concerns dry cat food in 2012. The manufacturer of current Kirkland wet foods is Unconfirmed here; the historical recall cannot establish that supplier.[2]
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- [1] Costco 2025 annual report — 2025 · Primary source · Reviewed 2026-10-21.
Costco private-label Kirkland Signature, registered trademark and supplier-led merchandising.
- [2] Diamond expanded pet-food recall reporting — 2012-05-06 · Reporting · Reviewed 2026-10-21.
Historical Diamond recall includes Kirkland Maintenance Cat Chicken and Rice, from Gaston South Carolina production.
- [3] FDA consumer complaint records, 2012–2013 — 2012 · Primary source · Reviewed 2026-10-21.
FDA-released consumer records include Kirkland cat food; consumer reports are not current supplier certification.
Unconfirmed
- Unconfirmed: manufacturer and factory for every current recipe, especially wet foods, and any current exclusive Diamond supply agreement.