As you may know by now, a consumer alert has been released for
contaminated Diamond pet foods for dogs and cats. Over 100 canine
deaths have already been linked to Diamond pet foods contaminated by
the potentially deadly toxin Aflatoxin.
Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring toxic chemical byproduct that
results from the growth of the fungus Aspergillus flavus on corn and
other crops. The fungus typically develops on crops during severe high
temperature stress and drought conditions followed by high levels of
humidity.
Aflatoxin is similar to another toxic byproduct, Vomitoxin, that was
found in Nature's Recipe brand dog food in 1995.
Dogs could experience liver trouble, liver failure and even death due
to the contaminated food. Scientists say about two-thirds of dogs that
show symptoms from the toxin have died.
While there have not been any re****ts of cat health issues or
fatalities due to the recall, five Diamond cat food formulas have been
recalled due to the presence of aflatoxin. 24 states and 20 pet food
products manufactured by Diamond are affected by the recall....
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