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Diamond Pet Foods Settlement

Before last year’s Menu Foods disaster that killed many dogs and cats across the country, there was another pet food recall. In late 2005, Diamond Pet Foods recalled dog food that was contaminated with a kind of mold called aflatoxin. Dozens of dogs across the United States died from severe liver damage. Diamond Pet Foods has reached a settlement with pet owners affected by the contaminated food. The company will pay more than three million dollars to affected pet owners. Owners of a dog that died from eating the contaminated food will receive up to one thousand dollars. Owners of … Continue reading →

Diamond Pet Food Recall

Diamond Pet Food has recalled 19 varieties of dog and cat food that have been contaminated with a naturally occurring toxic chemical that comes from fungus on corn and other grains. The chemical, aflatoxin, causes severe liver damage in animals. At least 76 dogs have died nationwide from aflatoxin poisoning. The contaminated food has also been shipped to at least 29 countries. According to the Food and Drug Administration, if you purchased Diamond Pet Food with date codes “BEST BY 01-MARCH-07” and “BEST BY 11-JUNE-07” you should discontinue feeding this food to your pet immediately. If your dog or cat … Continue reading →