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A pet food company responsible for the deaths of dozens of dogs has agreed to a $3.1 million settlement with pet owners, according to one plaintiff’s attorney.
Recall of Contaminated Food
In 2005, Diamond Pet Foods recalled approximately 350,000 bags of dog food contaminated with a deadly fungus known as aflatoxin. The recall was initiated when a veterinarian linked the food to the death of a dog.
The contaminated dog food had been made at the company's South Carolina plant and was sold in 23 states. The company has already settled about 1,200 claims related to the contaminated food.
The Settlement
Under the terms of the recent settlement, Diamond Pet Foods will create a reimbursement fund for pet owners to receive compensation for treatment expenses and/or the death of their animals.
A Larger Problem?
In early 2006, more than 100 pet food brands were recalled because of melamine contamination. Melamine is a toxic chemical, and investigators traced it back to the manufacturing process in China. That recall was unrelated to Diamond's 2005 recall.
(Source: Associated Press)
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