A recall was declared after it was found several brands of dog and cat food made by the Diamond were tainted with aflatoxin, a toxic chemical byproduct from a fungus that can grow on corn and other crops used in pet food, according to information released by Diamond Pet Foods.
The recall was announced last week for 19 separate types of dog and cat food manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods under the brand names of "Diamond," "Country Value" and "Professional."
The recall was announced for Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, Alaska, Delaware, New Jersey, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Alabama, Florida and Mississippi.
Recalled products:
Diamond Premium Adult Dog Food
Diamond Hi-Energy Dog Food
Diamond Maintenance Dog Food
Diamond Performance Dog Food
Diamond Puppy Food
Diamond Low Fat Dog Food
Diamond Maintenance Cat Food
Diamond Professional Cat Food
Country Value Puppy Food
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
Source:
www.diamondpetfood.com
The food was produced in Diamond's Gaston, S.C. plant and bearing “Best By 01-March-07” and “Best By 11-June-07” with a “G” in the code. Generally, symptoms include loss of appetite, yellow in the whites of the eyes, gums or areas where the hair is very thin, severe and persistent vomiting combined with bloody diarrhea, discolored urine and fever.