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Taken from: http://www.diamondpet.com/

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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 icterus and depression and lack of appetite
and bloody diarrhea and excessive bleeding.

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 use our Contact Form.

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