ALERT - All dog and cat owners!

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ALERT - All dog and cat owners!

Post by Gen » Tue Jan 10, 2006 12:11 am

It is important that all be aware of this:

"The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports that at least 76 dogs nationwide are believed to have died as a result of eating contaminated Diamond Pet Foods."

"The company has recalled 19 varieties of dog and cat food because tests showed high levels of aflatoxin, a naturally occurring toxic chemical that comes from a fungus found on corn and other grains that causes severe liver damage in animals."

"FDA also has discovered that some of the recalled product was exported to at least 29 countries, including countries within the European Union. These countries have been notified."


Here is the complete article about this:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10771943/

Here is a list of all the brands involved and which states are involved. They do not list the countries involved.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10774579/
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Post by jcvalcar2 » Tue Jan 10, 2006 4:22 am

Thank you very much Gen. I checked and this is not the brand that I buy for my dogs and cats but I really appreciate the information.
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Post by the cat » Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:55 am

Thanks for the alert on this.
I don't use that brand. :wink:
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Post by kiki » Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:54 pm

:D :D :D Thanks for the heads up Gen. Don't use that brand. :D :D :D
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Post by uneekrose » Wed Jan 11, 2006 5:33 pm

I'd never heard of diamond brand. I always buy my little Ginger the same brand. Pedigree little bites. If something bothers her tummy I'll throw away the whole bag. Were fixing to get a new puppy whenever I can get my hubby to go look. I love animals We treat ours like they were our own children.
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Post by Shorty » Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:00 pm

I also have never heard of Diamond brand but thanks for the heads up!
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Post by Liz Mayhew » Fri Jan 13, 2006 1:55 pm

Thanks for the warning. I've never seen that brand in the UK so I think we're alright. 8)
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