I buy Nature's Recipe. I was worried during those big recalls, but Nature's Recipe was not involved (they didn't use the substance that was at issue in their dog food).
I try to keep up on the latest news. Unfortunately, companies don't always recall a product even if there are complaints. I remember last year when their was concern about Milo's Kitchen dog treats as dogs were getting sick and dying after eating them. The company claimed an internal investigation showed no problem. I think eventually some stores did pull the product in questions. I have noticed that they used to advertise on TV heavily in my area and no longer advertise at all.
So, I think it's important to stay on top of things. If there are news stories about the brand you buy, it's best to make sure that you aren't giving your dog something that isn't safe.
