Diamond Pet Foods

[Faith]

an update from the FDA website -


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December 30, 2005

FDA Investigation of Diamond Pet Food Finds Some Product Exported



In its continuing investigation of the contamination of pet food manufactured at Diamond Pet Food’s Gaston, SC, facility, the Food and Drug Administration has found that some of the product subject to a company recall had been exported to at least 29 countries, including countries within the European Union. Diamond Pet Foods is recalling certain lots of pet food made at the plant earlier this year after the discovery that some of the products were contaminated with aflatoxin, a toxin created by the fungus Aspergillus flavus. The company has notified distributors and asked them to hold recalled products.

FDA’s Office of International Programs has notified the countries that received the product about the recall.

To date, FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine has received reports from four States of 41 dogs becoming ill reportedly from consumption of the contaminated pet food, with 23 of these dogs having died.

[barnjess]

what about the other foods that dimond make like kirkland, is this effected?

[2ndchance]

I think it's just the two brands of dog and cat food, but who can be really sure?

[Gingee]

Is that the name of the dog food? In other words, would I ask for Diamond Dog food or does it have another name and Diamond is the manufacturer?

[Aria]

that is so scarey. Here in AL they got all the bags and did the recall.. but it was still scarey to think about.

[Faith]

this is the list of product names i could find - i don't see any listed as going to the EU. you may have to check the British verision of the FDA's website to see if they have a list there too.

Gaston Facility Products Removed From Sale:
Diamond Low Fat Dog Food
Diamond Hi-Energy Dog Food
Diamond Maintenance Dog Food
Diamond Performance Dog Food
Diamond Premium Adult Dog Food
Diamond Puppy Food
Diamond Maintenance Cat Food
Diamond Professional Cat Food
Country Value Puppy
Country Value Adult Dog
Country Value High Energy Dog
Country Value Adult Cat Food
Professional Chicken & Rice Senior Dog Food
Professional Reduced Fat Chicken & Rice Dog Food
Professional Adult Dog Food
Professional Large-Breed Puppy Food
Professional Puppy Food
Professional Reduced Fat Cat Food
Professional Adult Cat Food

[Gingee]

None of those look like the type of food I see around here.

[koni]

Diamond Pet Foods recalled 19 varieties containing toxic chemical

COLUMBIA, S.C. - 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.

The company recalled products manufactured at its Gaston, S.C., plant from around September to November 2005. Based on sample testing, Diamond has narrowed down the exposure to food produced on Oct. 11, Brinkmann said Thursday.

Here is a link to read the rest of the article: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10771943/

and to see the types of foods and the states affected:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10774579/

This is horrible.

[koni]

The recalled dog food has also been exported to at least 29 countries. I hope there will not be anymore doggie deaths because of this.

[BratBoxers]

LOL thanks! This is the 4th thread on this btu its really good info. Thanks