The Associated Press has reported on an unfortunate case of contaminated pet foods, in which at least 24 dogs lost their lives in 2005. The food was contaminated with a toxic mold called aflatoxin, which is a fungus that can colonize and contaminate grains and cause severe liver damage. You can see the full report by clicking on the video link to the right.The company responsible, Diamond Pet Foods, has settled a class action lawsuit and has agreed to pay 3.1 million dollars to compensate the owners of the dogs who were affected by the contamination. The Diamond Pet Food Settlement website provides important information on the settlement, claim forms a FAQ page and a toll free hotline for those who may need assistance.

Image via Haute Diggety Dog, available for purchase at www.trixieandpeanut.com.

   Email This Post

Related Categories:

News Barks!

 

You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.
You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.