Beverly Hills 12/2/2009 5:25:53 AM
News / Business

Cat Food Recall Over Thiamine Deficiency

Finance World News Update by EQUITIES Magazine

After 21 reports of health problems in cats, Diamond Pet Foods recalled specific bags of dry cat food. Certain bags of Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat and Premium Edge Hairball could cause gastrointestinal or neurological problems for cats due to their insufficient amounts of the feline essential nutrient, thiamine.

 

Initial symptoms of thiamine deficiency include decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting and weight loss. Later, neurological problems could develop including, bending the neck toward the floor, wobbly walking, circling, falling and seizures.

 

The recalled bags of food were distributed in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Tennessee and South Carolina.

 

Consumers can return the recalled cat food to the place it was purchased for a full refund. For more information call 800-977-8797.

 

 

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