CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – Diamond Pet Foods on Wednesday recalled dog and cat food manufactured in South Carolina and sold in New Hampshire and 22 other states.

The company, based in Gaston, S.C., discovered in their products, aflatoxin, a byproduct from the growth of fungus on corn and other crops that can make pets sick. Aflatoxin poisoning can be fatal.

The company is recalling Diamond, Country Value and Professional brand dog, puppy and cat foods with date codes of “Best By 01-March-07” through “Best By 11-June-07.”

Products with later date codes are not affected.

Suspect products may be returned to the place of purchase for a refund.

Other affected states include Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia.

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