NEWS ALERT:  Dog Food Recall. Diamond dog food is killing some
dogs!  From Diamond's Own Web Site, www.diamondpet.com

We have received two calls regarding one product code. In both
cases, dogs are sick with symptoms consistent with aflatoxin
exposure. Tests on this specific date code are pending, but due to
the nature of the communications received from the field, we have
elected to post this code: DMD1001JC32GJL____, BB 11Apr07.

This is a Diamond Maintenance Dog Formula code. If you have a bag
from this same batch, the following portion of the code will be
identical: DMD1001JC32GJL____, BB 11APR07. If your code does not
match this exactly, we have not received complaints or test results
regarding your food yet. The last four digits of the code will vary.
As soon as test results are available, they will be posted. If you
have a bag from this particular batch, please contact your
veterinarian. Tests are being performed on samples at 30 minute
intervals during the entire production run. The times from the batch
codes from these two calls are 1034 and 1152. The time is shown in
the last four digits of the code

Important Customer Alert
Diamond Pet Food has discovered aflatoxin in a product manufactured
at the company's Gaston, S.C. facility. Out of an abundance of
caution, we have notified our distributors in the areas affected and
recommended they hold the sale of all products potentially affected
by this situation.

Product quality and customer satisfaction are important to us, and
we pledge to keep you updated as new developments occur.

What is Aflatoxin?
Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring toxic chemical by-product from
the growth of the fungus Aspergillus flavus, on corn and other
crops. The fungus develops on crops during years with severe high
temperature stress and drought.

What products are affected?
Products formulated with corn at our facility in Gaston, S.C. may be
affected by this situation (see complete list below).
The Gaston facility date codes are unique from other Diamond
facility codes in that either the eleventh or twelfth character in
the date code will be a capital "G" (in reference to Gaston). The
range of date codes being reviewed are "Best By 01-March-07" through
Best By "11-June-07." Diamond's quantitative analysis records
substantiate that Diamond's corn shipments were definitively clear
of aflatoxin after December 10. As such, "Best By 11-June-07" date
codes or later are not affected.

Gaston facility products recommended for temporary removal from sale
include:
Diamond Puppy Food
Diamond Original Dog Food
Diamond Low Fat Dog Food
Diamond Hi-Energy Dog Food
Diamond Maintenance Dog Food
Diamond Premium Adult Dog Food
Diamond Performance Dog Food
Diamond Maintenance Cat Food
Diamond Professional Cat Food
Professional Reduced Fat Chicken & Rice Dog Food
Professional Chicken & Rice Adult Dog Food
Professional Puppy Food
Professional Large-Breed Puppy Food
Professional Reduced Fat Cat Food
Professional Adult Cat Food
Country Value Puppy
Country Value Adult Dog
Country Value High Energy Dog
Country Value Adult Cat Food

Are products manufactured at other Diamond facilities affected by
this situation?
No. Products manufactured at our Gaston facility are the only ones
affected.

What states receive products from the Gaston facility?
The Gaston facility provides products to our customers in Alabama,
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky (eastern), Maine,
Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New
York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South
Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, Vermont, and Virginia.

What symptoms should I look for from my pet?
Symptoms of illness will include sluggishness or lethargy combined
with a reluctance to eat, yellowish tint to the eyes and/or gums,
and severe or bloody diarrhea.

What should I do if I suspect my pet is ill?
If you suspect your pet is ill, please consult your veterinarian
immediately.

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