Diamond Pet Foods Recalling Cat Food

by Barbara McPherson | December 1, 2009 at 10:36 am

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Diamond Pet Foods in cooperation with the FDA are notifying cat owners about two of their products that may be deficient in thiamine. These products were widely distributed along the eastern coastal states, continuing south to Florida. The products in question are Premium Edge Finicky Adult and Premium Edge Hairball.

The affected products were distributed in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida.

The affected date codes were RAF0501A22X 18lb. (BB28NOV10), RAF0501A2X 6 lb. (BB28NOV10), RAF0802B12X 18lb (BB30FEB11), RAH0501A22X 18 lb. (BB28NOV10), RAH0501A2X 6lb. (BB28NOV10, BB30NOV10, BB08DEC10)

To date, 21 cases of thiamine deficiency in cats have been reported and confirmed by Diamond. The reports have been confined to the New York and Pennsylvania areas and none have been received since October 19.

Cats require large amounts of thiamine in their diets. Deficiency can lead to neurological symptoms and eventually death.

Fix: If you have the products as described above, Diamond Pet Foods is urging you to return the product for a full refund. The company's phone contact is 800 977 8797.