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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Diamond Pet Foods: Nutra Nuggets Lamb Meal and Rice Dog Food Recalled for Melamine Contamination

Agency Publication Date: May 8, 2008
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Summary

Diamond Pet Foods is recalling Nutra Nuggets Lamb Meal and Rice formula dog food because it is contaminated with melamine. The recall affects 40 lb. yellow and green paper bags of the formula. This contamination was discovered in products distributed to 34 wholesale dealers and one distributor across the United States and Canada. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The dog food is contaminated with melamine, a chemical that can cause severe kidney damage or kidney failure in pets if ingested. While no specific animal illnesses were reported in this notice, melamine exposure is a critical health risk for dogs.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pet food storage for 40 lb. yellow and green paper bags labeled as 'Nutra Nuggets Lamb Meal and Rice formula'.
  2. Verify the recall number V-031-2008 to confirm if your specific bag is part of the affected batch.
  3. Stop feeding this specific dog food to your pets immediately to prevent potential melamine poisoning.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Diamond Pet Foods at their Lathrop, California facility for further instructions.
  5. If your pet has consumed this food and shows signs of illness, such as increased thirst or lethargy, contact your veterinarian immediately.
  6. For additional questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-276-9300.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund at point of purchase

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: Diamond Pet Foods Nutra Nuggets Lamb Meal and Rice formula dog food (40 lb.)
Model:
V-031-2008

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 38015
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Diamond Pet Foods
Sold By: wholesale dealers; distributors
Manufactured In: United States
Distributed To: Nationwide

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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