Pet Food Recall

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The following report was on the local news last

evening.

Jan 9, 2006 11:37 am US/Eastern

19 Varieties Of Diamond Pet Foods Recalled

(AP) COLUMBIA, S.C. South Carolina, along with the

federal government, are investigating the deaths of

dozens of dogs that ate contaminated dog food.

All the animals are believed to have eaten the Diamond

Pet Foods brand.

The company has recalled 19 varieties of dog and cat

food because tests showed high levels of aflatoxin.

The substance is a naturally occurring toxic chemical

from a fungus found on corn and other grains.

South Carolina nursing student Shanika has to

force feed her nine-year-old Chow, Cocoa, with a

syringe six times a day. It suffered liver damage

after eating tainted food. Her other dog, Chulo the

pit bull, died of liver failure last month.

Below is a complete list of brands and states involved

in the recall.

The brands recalled include:

Diamond Premium Adult Dog Food

Diamond Hi-Energy Dog Food (Sporting Dog)

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 affected by the recall:

Alabama; Connecticut; Delaware; Florida; Georgia;

Kentucky; Maine; land; Massachusetts; Michigan;

Mississippi; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New York;

North Carolina; Ohio; Pennsylvania; Rhode Island;

South Carolina; Tennessee; Vermont; Virginia; West

Virginia

(© 2006 The Associated Press. .

This material may not be published, broadcast,

rewritten, or redistributed.)

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