Pet Food Recall-Nutra Nuggets

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 Yet another brand of pet food is being recalled.

Diamond Pet Foods  is recalling Nutra Nuggets Lamb Meal and Rice Formula Dry Dog Food
in 40 Lb. bags (shown at right) because of  possible cross contamination of melamine.

This is not a full recall, it involves  only  a certain size and  production code:

40 lb bag, bearing codes of NLR0404A2SL or NLR0404B2SL, “Best Before” Oct. 9, 2008.

If you  purchased one of these  bags of food, you are advised to  stop  feeding it to your pet immediately, and return the unused portion to the point of purchase for a full refund.

To date, no animal deaths have been reported.

The product was sold in B.C., Washington, Oregon, California, and Arizona.

The recalled product was manufactured at the same facility following production of other products that contained rice protein concentrate later found to be tainted with melamine, which is not an approved food substance.

Pets who may have consumed the affected product should be monitored closely. Affected pets will usually drink a lot of water and will vomit within 24 hours after eating the food. Affected pets may exhibit the following symptoms, including but not limited to loss of appetite, lethargy and vomiting.  Consult your local veterinarian if your pet is exhibiting these symptoms.

Diamond Foods  has also  set up a  special hotline, toll free at  1-866-214-6945 for further information.

The Center, which is staffed by veterinarians, is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PDT.

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