Diamond pet food

Here's a cross post from another Boston site. 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 Original Dog Food Kirkland Signature Maintenance Cat Food Diamond Low Fat Dog Food Canine Club Adult Dog Food Diamond Hi-Energy Dog Food Professional Reduced Fat Chicken & Rice Dog Food Diamond Maintenance Dog Food Professional Adult Dog Food Diamond Performance Dog Food Professional Large-Breed Puppy Food Diamond Premium Adult Dog Food Professional Puppy Food Diamond Puppy Food Professional Reduced Fat Cat Food Diamond Maintenance Cat Food Professional Adult Cat Food Diamond Professional 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. Who can I call for more information? Customers with questions about this situation should contact the Diamond Pet Food customer hotline at 1-800-442-0402. Here's the site:http://www.diamondpet.com/ Robin, Shadow, Annie & Luna