Pet Food

A company that made contaminated pet food that killed dozens of dogs nationwide will pay $3.1 million in settlement with pet owners. The pet food, which contained a mold called aflatoxin, was produced at Diamond Pet Foods' plant in South Carolina. The company will set up a fund to reimburse pet owners for the losses of their dogs, veterinarian bills and the cost of any unreturned contaminated food. Diamond Pet Foods, based in Meta, Missouri, said workers at its Gaston, S.C. plant failed to follow internal testing procedures to ensure its products were safe.