19 Varieties Of Diamond Pet Foods Recalled - Article from CBS 3

(AP) COLUMBIA, S.C. South Carolina, along with the federal government, are investigating the deaths of dozens of dogs that ate contaminated dog food.

All the animals are believed to have eaten the Diamond Pet Foods brand.

The company has recalled 19 varieties of dog and cat food because tests showed high levels of aflatoxin. The substance is a naturally occurring toxic chemical from a fungus found on corn and other grains.

South Carolina nursing student Shanika Stewart has to force feed her nine-year-old Chow, Cocoa, with a syringe six times a day. It suffered liver damage after eating tainted food. Her other dog, Chulo the pit bull, died of liver failure last month.

Below is a complete list of brands and states involved in the recall.

The brands recalled include:

Diamond Premium Adult Dog Food
Diamond Hi-Energy Dog Food (Sporting Dog)
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

States affected by the recall:

Alabama; Connecticut; Delaware; Florida; Georgia; Kentucky; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan; Mississippi; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New York; North Carolina; Ohio; Pennsylvania; Rhode Island; South Carolina; Tennessee; Vermont; Virginia; West Virginia

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