FDA 483 - Diamond Pet Food Processors of South Carolina, LLC - January 19, 2006

An FDA inspection of Diamond Pet Food Processors of South Carolina, LLC in Gaston, SC, a pet food manufacturer, revealed significant issues primarily related to aflatoxin control. Observations included high aflatoxin levels in finished products and incoming corn, inadequate testing procedures, missing retention samples, and failure to meet ingredient specifications. Additionally, the firm's written procedures did not reflect current practices, and a required BSE warning statement was missing from invoices for pet food scrapes.