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CONTAMINATED PET FOOD MAY HAVE KILLED DOZENS OF DOGS
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.

Diamond Pet Foods has recalled 19 brands of dog and cat food for being contaminated with aflatoxin, a naturally occurring toxic chemical by-product from the growth of the fungus Aspergillus flavus, on corn and other crops.

Customers who have purchased the recalled Diamond Pet Food manufactured in the South Carolina plant should immediately stop using it and return any remaining product to their retailer, according to the FDA.

FULL ARTICLE:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10771943/from/ET/

AFLATOXIN POISONING SYMPTOMS:
Aflatoxin comes from a fungus found on corn and other crops and can cause severe liver damage in pets. If your pet shows any of these symptoms contact your veterinarian immediately.

— Sluggishness
— Loss of appetite
— Jaundice (yellow whites of the eyes, gums, belly)
— Severe, persistent vomiting combined with bloody diarrhea
— Fever
Source: Food and Drug Administration

Diamond Pet Foods Web site - www.diamondpetrecall.net
Note: The company's Web site is experiencing technical problems and is not always accessible.
Customer Hotline: 1-866-214-6945

RECALLED PRODUCTS:
Recalled products can be identified by the Date Code and "Best By" dates listed on the back panel of the package. Recalled products will have a capital "G" (in reference to Gaston) in the 11th or 12th position of the date code (18 lb. to 55 lb. bags), and "Best By" dates between March 1, 2007 and June 10, 2007. The capital "G" will be in the 9th position on smaller 4 lb. to 8 lb. bags.

Products manufactured at the Gaston S.C. facility included in the recall:
Diamond Premium Adult Dog Food
Diamond Hi-Energy Dog Food
Diamond Maintenance Dog Food
Diamond Professional for Adult Dogs
Diamond Performance Dog Food
Diamond Puppy Food
Diamond Low Fat Dog Food
Diamond Maintenance Cat Food
Diamond Professional Cat Food
Country Value Puppy
Country Value Adult Dog Food
Country Value High Energy Dog Food
Country Value Adult Cat Food
Professional Chicken & Rice Adult Dog Food
Professional Puppy Food
Professional Large-Breed Puppy Food
Professional Reduced Fat Cat Food
Professional Adult Cat Food

STATES WHERE CONTAMINATED FOOD WAS SOLD:
Alabama | Connecticut | Delaware | Florida
Georgia | Kentucky | Maine | Maryland
Massachusetts | Michigan | Mississippi
New Hampshire | New Jersey | New York
North Carolina | Ohio | Pennsylvania
Rhode Island | South Carolina | Tennessee
Vermont | Virginia | West Virginia

DIAMOND PET FOOD PRODUCTS *NOT* RECALLED:
All Premium Edge products
The complete Chicken Soup product lines
Canine Club
Kirkland Signature Puppy
Kirkland Signature Chicken & Rice Adult Dog
Kirkland Signature Lamb & Rice Adult Dog
Kirkland Signature Mature Dog
Kirkland Signature Maintenance Cat
Diamond Lamb and Rice Adult
Diamond Large Breed Adult 60+
Diamond Large Breed Puppy (Lamb & Rice Puppy)
Diamond Senior 8+
Diamond Kitten
Professional Lamb and Rice
Professional Reduced Fat Chicken & Rice Dog Food

SOURCE: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10774579/

May you and your loved ones (including your pets) have a blessed, safe, happy & healthy 2006.
Brightest Blessings,
==Michelle, Dianna & Joseph
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