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crystalsmom · 01-09-2006, 03:02 PM

Thank Heavens here on YT we knew about the Diamond Dog Food Recall.
They said most people did not and dogs are sick all over and hundreds have
already died. Many Vets did not know and they said one meal could destroy
their liver

more info on nightly.nbc.com

txshopper73 · 01-09-2006, 03:03 PM

This is tragic! I feed mine Diamond but our state and the food I feed has not been listed. They've been fine on it and have been eating it for a while now.

Patti · 01-09-2006, 03:06 PM

I was going to get the Chicken Soup for Cali but I am afraid. Is everyone keeping their dogs on it? I'm just afraid that it could ahppen again or may be more widespread.

crystalsmom · 01-09-2006, 03:16 PM

Brian Williams gave the info for more info I gave you but I'm not finding it. I think the
company should have let vets know too so they would know what they were dealing
with. You may have heard me talk about Taffy, Crystals little friend ...she was in the
hospital for four days and Cocca was in for five days and both almost died just two weeks ago Their
vet had no idea what it was. They did not feed Diamond but on news they had a
picture of a treat shaped like a dog bone and I remember Sheryl said the only thing
she had by Diamond was a dog treat and she through them out. It's always been
considered a good dog food, something went wrong.

chattiesmom · 01-09-2006, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txshopper73

This is tragic! I feed mine Diamond but our state and the food I feed has not been listed. They've been fine on it and have been eating it for a while now.

Ditto for me, but my Boxer Boo only. I think the next time I get her feed I will be looking at a different brand.

KimMee's Mom · 01-09-2006, 03:35 PM

look on MSN.com, it is front page news. This is very sad, it says 76 reported dogs have died.

jbarile · 01-09-2006, 03:39 PM

FYI.. I would discontinue feeding this brand of dog food no matter what state you live in it will be a matter of time when It will recall from your state and It hopefully not to late!

Updated: 05:38 PM EST
Family Cares for Dog Ill From Pet Food
Contaminated Food Has Killed at Least 76 Dogs Nationwide
By JOHN C. DRAKE, AP

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Jan. 9) - Caring for her ailing 9-year-old chow has taken over Shanika Stewart's life.

Pet Food Tragedy

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The company has recalled 19 varieties of dog and cat food.

More Coverage:
Recall Info | Pets

Talk About It:
Post Thoughts

Cocoa must be force-fed with a syringe six times a day since suffering permanent liver damage after eating contaminated dog food.

"I haven't had any time to do anything but take care of her," said Stewart, a 19-year-old nursing student at the University of South Carolina. "She's the No. 1 priority. ... I get maybe four hours of sleep before she wakes me up."

Through relocations from Army bases in Georgia, Oklahoma, Washington and now South Carolina, Cocoa has been a constant companion for Stewart, whose father is serving in Iraq.

When her own daughter died last year, Stewart said Cocoa helped her through her grief. "It was like she understood," Stewart said. "She was my best friend."

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports that at least 76 dogs nationwide are believed to have died as a result of eating contaminated Diamond Pet Foods.

According to the company, the pet food was distributed to stores in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont and Virginia and West Virginia.

Products Recalled
• Diamond Premium Adult Dog Food
• Diamond Hi-Energy Dog Food
• 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

Source: CBS News

Diamond officials say they are doing what they can to help affected pet owners.

"It's going to take some time to take care of all these customers, and we're going to do it," said the company's chief operating officer, Mark Brinkmann.

The company has recalled 19 varieties of dog and cat food because tests showed high levels of aflatoxin, a naturally occurring toxic chemical that comes from a fungus found on corn and other grains that causes severe liver damage in animals.

The company recalled products manufactured at its Gaston, S.C., plant from around September to November 2005. Based on sample testing, Diamond has narrowed down the exposure to food produced on Oct. 11, Brinkmann said Thursday.

The FDA and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture have launched investigations.

Stewart's other dog, a 2-year-old pit bull named Chulo, died last month just hours after being diagnosed with liver failure. It was only then that the family learned of the recall.

Stewart initially thought Cocoa had refused to eat because she was depressed about losing Chulo. After the recall, the family vet confirmed aflatoxin poisoning in Cocoa, Stewart said.

Steve Shrum, president of the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians, said vets around the state were confused when puppies began showing signs of liver problems usually seen in older dogs.

"It takes such a small amount, and there's pretty much nothing you can do with the process that will inactivate that toxin once it gets in the food supply," he said.

Diamond has promised to reimburse pet owners for vet bills and other costs associated with the aflatoxin poisoning, which officials now believe may include pets in Europe and other areas outside the country where the food is distributed.

The company set up a call center staffed with veterinarians. The call volume peaked at about 2,000 calls a day last week, Brinkmann said.

Stewart says she has not spoken with anyone at the company despite several calls. The family has filled out an online form explaining their situation.

"You don't get anybody to talk to and tell your story," she said. "It's like they're not concerned. To me, it's like they're saying, 'Oh well, we'll get to it when we get to it."'

Brinkmann was sympathetic.

"We're going as fast as we can," he said. "I grieve with her, and I'm going to do everything I can to make sure we can do right by her."

Products Recalled
• Diamond Premium Adult Dog Food
• Diamond Hi-Energy Dog Food
• 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

crystalsmom · 01-09-2006, 05:49 PM

Thanks so much , thats what I thought NBC was giving.

crystalsmom · 01-09-2006, 06:00 PM

I called Sheryl and she said thank heavens she decided to throw the treats out. She
is calling the vet in the morning and warning him. She paid over 1000.00 for the
tests and care and her Mom paid more than that for her dog and they were the lucky
ones. They lived!!!!

YorkieRose · 01-09-2006, 06:45 PM

I have made the decision to go to an all natural organic food..that is the plan, lets hope they agree and eat it. LOL

crystalsmom · 01-09-2006, 07:18 PM

I have never had Crystal on that Kidney Cleansing Diet before but I have
had her on it for a week and she loves it. For an older dog it is supposed
to be good and also good to lose weight so we shall see. After I cooked it
up I put it in zip lock bags in the freezer so I can take out alittle at a time.
I just may keep her on it for good.

Also guys really I can spell but I guess when I am in a hurry I can't

livingdustmops · 01-09-2006, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

I have made the decision to go to an all natural organic food..that is the plan, lets hope they agree and eat it. LOL

I am curious if you are doing all the cooking or if you are going to a company that does it for you?

barkatme · 01-09-2006, 09:53 PM

Almost bought some of that for Toki just to try. Thank god i didn't

01-09-2006, 03:02 PM	#1
crystalsmom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Stow, Oh Posts: 4,929	Nbc News Tonight - Did You See Thank Heavens here on YT we knew about the Diamond Dog Food Recall. They said most people did not and dogs are sick all over and hundreds have already died. Many Vets did not know and they said one meal could destroy their liver more info on nightly.nbc.com __________________ Joan

01-09-2006, 03:03 PM	#2
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Victoria, Texas Posts: 14,178 Blog Entries: 1	This is tragic! I feed mine Diamond but our state and the food I feed has not been listed. They've been fine on it and have been eating it for a while now. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley Gracie, London and Dallas

01-09-2006, 03:06 PM	#3
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 18,304	I was going to get the Chicken Soup for Cali but I am afraid. Is everyone keeping their dogs on it? I'm just afraid that it could ahppen again or may be more widespread. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

01-09-2006, 03:16 PM	#4
crystalsmom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Stow, Oh Posts: 4,929	Brian Williams gave the info for more info I gave you but I'm not finding it. I think the company should have let vets know too so they would know what they were dealing with. You may have heard me talk about Taffy, Crystals little friend ...she was in the hospital for four days and Cocca was in for five days and both almost died just two weeks ago Their vet had no idea what it was. They did not feed Diamond but on news they had a picture of a treat shaped like a dog bone and I remember Sheryl said the only thing she had by Diamond was a dog treat and she through them out. It's always been considered a good dog food, something went wrong. __________________ Joan

01-09-2006, 03:35 PM	#6
KimMee's Mom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA Posts: 1,522	look on MSN.com, it is front page news. This is very sad, it says 76 reported dogs have died. __________________ LoneStarGirl KimMee + Charlee + KC + Molly =

01-09-2006, 03:39 PM	#7
jbarile Tilly & Sami Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 1,097	FYI.. I would discontinue feeding this brand of dog food no matter what state you live in it will be a matter of time when It will recall from your state and It hopefully not to late! Updated: 05:38 PM EST Family Cares for Dog Ill From Pet Food Contaminated Food Has Killed at Least 76 Dogs Nationwide By JOHN C. DRAKE, AP COLUMBIA, S.C. (Jan. 9) - Caring for her ailing 9-year-old chow has taken over Shanika Stewart's life. Pet Food Tragedy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The company has recalled 19 varieties of dog and cat food. More Coverage: Recall Info \| Pets Talk About It: Post Thoughts Cocoa must be force-fed with a syringe six times a day since suffering permanent liver damage after eating contaminated dog food. "I haven't had any time to do anything but take care of her," said Stewart, a 19-year-old nursing student at the University of South Carolina. "She's the No. 1 priority. ... I get maybe four hours of sleep before she wakes me up." Through relocations from Army bases in Georgia, Oklahoma, Washington and now South Carolina, Cocoa has been a constant companion for Stewart, whose father is serving in Iraq. When her own daughter died last year, Stewart said Cocoa helped her through her grief. "It was like she understood," Stewart said. "She was my best friend." The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports that at least 76 dogs nationwide are believed to have died as a result of eating contaminated Diamond Pet Foods. According to the company, the pet food was distributed to stores in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont and Virginia and West Virginia. Products Recalled • Diamond Premium Adult Dog Food • Diamond Hi-Energy Dog Food • 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 Source: CBS News Diamond officials say they are doing what they can to help affected pet owners. "It's going to take some time to take care of all these customers, and we're going to do it," said the company's chief operating officer, Mark Brinkmann. The company has recalled 19 varieties of dog and cat food because tests showed high levels of aflatoxin, a naturally occurring toxic chemical that comes from a fungus found on corn and other grains that causes severe liver damage in animals. The company recalled products manufactured at its Gaston, S.C., plant from around September to November 2005. Based on sample testing, Diamond has narrowed down the exposure to food produced on Oct. 11, Brinkmann said Thursday. The FDA and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture have launched investigations. Stewart's other dog, a 2-year-old pit bull named Chulo, died last month just hours after being diagnosed with liver failure. It was only then that the family learned of the recall. Stewart initially thought Cocoa had refused to eat because she was depressed about losing Chulo. After the recall, the family vet confirmed aflatoxin poisoning in Cocoa, Stewart said. Steve Shrum, president of the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians, said vets around the state were confused when puppies began showing signs of liver problems usually seen in older dogs. "It takes such a small amount, and there's pretty much nothing you can do with the process that will inactivate that toxin once it gets in the food supply," he said. Diamond has promised to reimburse pet owners for vet bills and other costs associated with the aflatoxin poisoning, which officials now believe may include pets in Europe and other areas outside the country where the food is distributed. The company set up a call center staffed with veterinarians. The call volume peaked at about 2,000 calls a day last week, Brinkmann said. Stewart says she has not spoken with anyone at the company despite several calls. The family has filled out an online form explaining their situation. "You don't get anybody to talk to and tell your story," she said. "It's like they're not concerned. To me, it's like they're saying, 'Oh well, we'll get to it when we get to it."' Brinkmann was sympathetic. "We're going as fast as we can," he said. "I grieve with her, and I'm going to do everything I can to make sure we can do right by her." Products Recalled • Diamond Premium Adult Dog Food • Diamond Hi-Energy Dog Food • 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

01-09-2006, 05:49 PM	#8
crystalsmom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Stow, Oh Posts: 4,929	Thanks so much , thats what I thought NBC was giving. __________________ Joan

01-09-2006, 06:00 PM	#9
crystalsmom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Stow, Oh Posts: 4,929	I called Sheryl and she said thank heavens she decided to throw the treats out. She is calling the vet in the morning and warning him. She paid over 1000.00 for the tests and care and her Mom paid more than that for her dog and they were the lucky ones. They lived!!!! __________________ Joan

01-09-2006, 06:45 PM	#10
YorkieRose YT 4000 Club Member Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 7,207	food I have made the decision to go to an all natural organic food..that is the plan, lets hope they agree and eat it. LOL __________________ Pat, Kate, Becca and Pinkkee Prim

01-09-2006, 07:18 PM	#11
crystalsmom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Stow, Oh Posts: 4,929	I may be cooking for her for good I have never had Crystal on that Kidney Cleansing Diet before but I have had her on it for a week and she loves it. For an older dog it is supposed to be good and also good to lose weight so we shall see. After I cooked it up I put it in zip lock bags in the freezer so I can take out alittle at a time. I just may keep her on it for good. Also guys really I can spell but I guess when I am in a hurry I can't __________________ Joan

01-09-2006, 09:53 PM	#13
barkatme Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Posts: 285	Almost bought some of that for Toki just to try. Thank god i didn't __________________ cute and affordable clothing only at www.barkatme.com