[RP TownTalk] Fwd: Fwd: Consumer Reports warns of bad pet food

[Alan Thompson & Sarah Wayland]

Rob replied with this e-mail, but I think it only went to us and I 
thought the rest of the pet owners on this list would want the 
information - it's very helpful. Thanks Rob!

-Sarah

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Rob Oppenheim <rob.oppenheim at comcast.net>
> Date: January 15, 2006 3:56:37 AM EST
> To: Alan Thompson & Sarah Wayland <twacks at his.com>
> Subject: Re: [RP TownTalk] Fwd: Consumer Reports warns of bad pet food
> Reply-To: rob.oppenheim at comcast.net
>
> "At least 100 dogs in the United States have been killed in recent
> weeks by" the foods made by Diamond that were recalled.
> According to MSNBC http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10743413/
>
> Three brand names produced by the company are being recalled:
> "Diamond", "Country Value" and "Professional". Five cat food
> products and 14 dog food products were recalled.
>
> The company says:"...if your pet is showing any symptoms of illness,
> including sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat,
> yellowish tint to the eyes and/or gums, and severe or bloody diarrhea,
> please consult your veterinarian immediately."
>
> Diamond has promised to reimburse pet owners for vet bills and other
> costs associated with the aflatoxin poisoning
>
> The following Items with best buy date codes between March 1st 2007 and
> June 10th 2007 with an 11th or 12th digit “G” are not to be sold.
> All customers please stop feeding these items if you are currently.
>
> Diamond Low Fat Dog Food
> Diamond Hi-Energy Dog Food
> Diamond Maintenance Dog Food
> Diamond Performance Dog Food
> Diamond Premium Adult Dog Food
> Diamond Puppy Food
>
> Diamond Maintenance Cat Food
> Diamond Professional Cat Food
>
> Country Value Puppy
> Country Value Adult Dog
> Country Value High Energy Dog
>
> Country Value Adult Cat Food
>
> Professional Chicken & Rice Senior Dog Food
> Professional Reduced Fat Chicken & Rice Dog Food
> Professional Adult Dog Food
> Professional Large-Breed Puppy Food
> Professional Puppy Food
>
> Professional Reduced Fat Cat Food
> Professional Adult Cat Food
>
> A single feeding is enough to kill a pet.
>
> The dogs seemed to know their food was deadly.
> "Some dogs were stealing food from the kitchen counter," Center said.
> "Others just stopped eating the food and begged for treats. 
> Unfortunately,
> some owners used gravy and other mixers to entice their dogs to consume
> what they thought was safe, quality dog food."
>
> [end]
>
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