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Pet Food Lawyers in Rhode Island and Massachusetts
1/23/08
UPDATE Per the Multi District Litigation Panel (MDL), to ensure the efficient managenent and coordination of all cases pending in the U.S.,the Pet Food recall cases from around the country, including our cases, have been transferred to the State of New Jersey for purposes of discovery and motions.The court has selected a group of attorneys to represent all of the cases from around the cases in New Jersey who will proceed with the litigation on behalf of all the persons who have claims. If, after discovery is complete a settlement is not reached the casezs will be transferred back to Massachusetts for trial. http://news.justia.com/cases/featured/new-jersey/njdce/1:2007cv02867/203642/
(See) http://classactiondefense.jmbm.com/petfoodclassactiondefense_mdl.pdf
Menu Foods a Canadian-based pet food manufacturer has recalled pet food which causes kidney failure and death in some dogs and cats.
There are nearly 40 brands sold in the United States. Some of the brands include Iams, Paws, Americas Choice Preferred Pets, Authority, Companion and many others.
Statement from the FDA:
FDA Issues Consumer Alert on Contaminated Pet Food
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting an investigation into the deaths and illnesses of dogs that consumed pet food contaminated with a potent toxin called aflatoxin. To date, FDA is aware of 23 dogs that have died and another 18 dogs that have become ill. The pet food is made by Diamond Pet Food at its Gaston, South Carolina facility.
Customers who have purchased the recalled Diamond Pet Food manufactured in the South Carolina plant should immediately stop using it and return any remaining product to their retailer.
Aflatoxin comes from a fungus found on corn and other crops and can cause severe liver damage in pets. Consumers are urged to contact their veterinarian if their pets exhibit any of the following symptoms which may indicate aflatoxin consumption:
- Sluggishness
- Loss of appetite
- Jaundice (yellow whites of the eyes, gums, belly)
- Severe, persistent vomiting combined with bloody diarrhea
- Fever
FDA also has discovered that some of the recalled product was exported to at least 29 countries, including countries within the European Union. These countries have been notified.
FDA is continuing to investigate the situation and is working closely with the state feed regulatory agencies in the affected states.
Additional information on the various products being recalled can be found on the following websites:
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