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A concerned pet owner recently filed a class action lawsuit against the maker of Taste of the Wild dog food claiming that the products are contaminated with heavy metals, pesticides, and other harmful chemicals.
Plaintiff Martin Grossman is suing defendant Diamond Pet Foods Inc. over allegations that the company’s Taste of the Wild products are contaminated with harmful chemicals including pesticides.
Diamond Pet Foods manufactures and distributes Taste of the Wild products, marketing the dog food as formulated “based on your pet’s ancestral diet.”
The company further supports the quality of their products by stating: “Every ingredient is carefully selected from trusted sources, each recipe is designed by our veterinarians and nutritionists to meet specific nutritional requirements and every product is tested for quality and safety before leaving our facilities.”
Despite claims of natural ingredients and high quality nutrition, Taste of the Wild dog food may not be as incredible as marketing suggests. Grossman alleges that Diamond Pet Food products contain a series of undesirable contaminates which can cause harm to animals.
Through testing of Taste of the Wild, Grossman says he discovered the dog food contains heavy metals including arsenic, lead, mercury, and cadmium, as well as pesticides, acrylamide, and BPA.
These contaminates can allegedly build up in an animal’s body and cause toxicity, leading to adverse health conditions. Health conditions reported in relation to pet food contaminates include lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal damage, nerve damage, neurological side effects, seizures, heart problems, cancers, and in some cases death.
In his Diamond Pet Food class action, Grossman alleges that the manufacturer knew about the contaminates in their Taste of the Wild pet foods, but chose to mislead consumers in an attempt to increase their profits. The Taste of the Wild manufacturer allegedly acknowledges and aims to capitalize on the trend of pet owners prioritizing natural, nutritious ingredients in their pet food.
“Defendants know that certain consumers seek out and wish to purchase premium pet foods that possess high quality ingredients and do not contain chemicals or contaminants, and that these consumers will pay more for pet foods that they believe possess these qualities than for pet foods that they do not believe possess these qualities,” the Taste of the Wild dog food class action claims.
Grossman seeks to represent a Class of consumers who have purchased contaminated Taste of the Wild dog food since May 1, 2013. The Diamond Pet Food class action seeks restitution, disgorgement, statutory damages, punitive damages, court costs, and attorneys’ fees.
Plaintiffs are represented by Robert K. Shelquist and Rebecca A. Peterson of Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP; Joseph DePalma, Steven J. Greenfogel, and Susana Cruz-Hodge of Lite DePalma Greenberg LLC; Daniel E. Gustafson, Karla M. Gluek and Raina C. Borrelli of Gustafson Gluek PLLC; Kevin A. Seely and Steven M. McKany of Robbins Arroyo LLP; and Charles Laduca and Kathrine Van Dyck of Cuneo Gilbert & Laduca LLP.
The Taste of the Wild Contaminated Pet Food Class Action Lawsuit is Grossman v. Shell & Kampeter Inc. d/b/a Diamond Pet Foods, Case No. 2:18-cv-02344-JAM-AC, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California.
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800 thoughts onTaste of the Wild Class Action Says Dog Food Contains Pesticides, Metals
We buried our beloved Aussie, Chase on 12/31/2023. He died from T-cell Lymphoma at age 5 1/2. We fed him only “Taste of the Wild” High Prairie kibbles and canned foods. His type of cancer is rare, and I would like an attorney to contact me to pursue the company whose negligence killed my dog, my companion and cherished friend.
2 German shepherds; both were fed only totw dog food their entire lives. Both diagnosed with cancer at age 7; put our first one down last year and second pup now 7 years old has cancer that has metastasized to his lungs. What are the awful chances that both of my active and healthy pups are lost to cancer at only 7 years of age.
I always thought TOTW was a great brand of dog food judging from the advertisements and the fact that it was one of the more expensive brands where I bought dogfood.
My happy and what I thought very healthy 5yr-3 month old pittie died this morning. I do not understand why it happened and I will not be handing him over to the vet to be studied. He only ate TOTW his entire life. This food may or may not have contributed to his short life but shame on this company if they are aware of issues with their products. Shame on me for not feeding my best friend the very best food available.
I’m concerned about TOTW. My dog eats it.
People need to realize that EVERY dog food has negative reviews. EVERY dog food has people who swear that their dog’s health issues were caused by it when they really don’t know that for sure. Unless there’s some extensive testing done to prove a direct link between TOTW and the dogs ailments or death, a person can’t really know if the food was the cause. What I can tell you is that there are no foods out there that haven’t caused any health issues, have never been recalled, and that use super high quality ingredients all of the time. There just aren’t. Anything you produce mass amounts of is going to have it’s drawbacks and shady practices. They aren’t in the back handpicking out the best pieces of chicken to put in their dog food. They’re likely throwing in all of the parts. The truth is we would all probably be sick to our stomachs and feel pretty disturbed if we went to visit the manufacturer of our dog’s food. They all put things in it that are questionable, that’s how they produce large amounts and make a profit. You can read reviews for the rest of your life and you won’t be able to find a food that doesn’t have any lawsuits. Unless you feed your dog whole foods that you yourself prepare and don’t feed any dog foods that are produced in large quantities you will never truly know what goes into it. Sorry to be blunt but I’m being honest. There’s no perfect mass produced dog food. If you’re concerned about it then feed your dog whole foods like what you buy the ingredients for and prepare yourself for them. It’s time consuming but well worth it if you suspect dog food is causing health issues of any kind. As a general rule of thumb, I don’t make my dog eat anything that I wouldn’t eat myself. Make sure you’re providing all the necessary nutrients for them in any whole food diet you do. That is one positive of dog foods, they do include most of what a dog needs so if you remove that source make sure you’re providing another way to get it.
You must work for TOTW company or have some affiliate to them. We dog owners who consider their pet to be more than “JUST A DOG ” take the initiative to know their extended family & their health. So if this person states that his family member has developed such health issues & the food TOTW, is proven to have these chemicals in it that are detrimental to an animal’s health, than the company needs to put on its BIG BOY PANTS & come forward. It’s all about the Benjamin’s for them. I personally find it repulsive. If their child had developed some sort of sickness from Gerber or Earth’s organic foods then I’m quite sure that the table wld be turned. Believe it or not some of us pet owners consider our pets as children we view them no differently. So getting back to the original they make millions and billions of dollars off of pet food I actually went to agricultural School and we did a lot of dissection on dog’s Foods we found chicken, beaks, feet, skin, that nature in the food. I know that I have purchased Blue Buffalo from Tractor Supply Company and the bag had been opened and taped back up and I found some sort of brown hard thing about 4 inches long one inch in diameter in my dog’s food price swept up off the floor put back in the bag and taped up if they will do it for children’s food companies I see no difference in them taking care of our family pets companies fess up pay back what you owe and double check what the products that you’re serving because you’re having things tested by veterinarians I don’t think so what veterinarians that your veterinarians are they licensed are there any documentation about all this stuff if there are put them online put things out there that people can tangibly see and read not just what you say things are being done before they left your factory you can put that in your dinner bowl and eat it!
Agreed! My 13 yr old whippet almost died last week. Took her to emergency vet clinic which saved her life. She has congestive heart failure and significantly enlarged heart. The primary vet and vet cardiologist who ran every test they could both agreed the food we had switched to a few years ago caused it -TOTW. Both were familiar with the brand, told us to switch immediately, and mentioned known issues with filler ingredients with their grain free meal. They also said no need for grain free dog food, or “fancy” proteins like bison, Buffalo, etc. – all marketing fluff and often bad for dogs. Wish there were a class action now I could join.
Blue Buffalo has been known for many years that they use substandard ingredients in their products
common people are own drinking water has so many chemicals in it. the FDA is a joke and oks thousands of products and food that are bad for us. Truth is like all them 3 letter places, FDA CDC and so on only care about helping corporate america make more money for example CDC when covid first came around created a panic and still does, but they claimed you could catch it of cardboard, plastic, metal and so on all different lengths of time. then a yr later ( after CA got to sell all there mask and hand sanitizer) they claim you cant catch covid from contact. how does that work the same scientist at the CDC debunk there self a yr later. its always about deception and money and the sheep fall for it. my last dog blue brindle pitbull lived to be 15yrs old that I had from 8 weeks old and I feed her so many different dry dog foods, some from the dollar store at times. Among these food were at least handful of products that have been claiming to kills dogs. she ate so much bad people food , pretty much anything I didnt finish, I bought her beef jerky every day after work from gas stations, but I also walked her so much took her on so many hikes and swims at parks and river. bottom line dont get caught up in all the BS you read on internet, feed your dog the food you want. keep them active, buy some additives or treats that provide lots vitamins and super foods like omegas, glucosamine, turmeric, CFUs, probiotics and so on. be active an active dog is a health dog and in turn your active and healthy along with your loved one. take stole samples to vet every 3 months get blood work done once yr. Im sorry for all the lost loved ones I know that pain and it can be easy to blame something else or anything to try and ease that pain. Celebrate the time and life you had with them take some time and then get another dog to love and give a great life to while you can. I got my first rescue on day covid shut us down march 20th. A 2 and half yr old pitty that I have been feeding TOW grain free since along with pethonesty treats to get her all them super foods and she is a healthy solid almost 6yr old dog that runs all around my land . love watching them pittys run like there paws never touch the ground. like so many other said were is the proof and when you get down to it the number of dogs FDA claims to be killed by TOW is miniscule compared to the dogs that eat it. FDA is a joke.
Thank you. Well said.
Solid comments. Thoughtful share & Worth reading
The information you provided about Covid is totally false, and it’s people like you that are the reason we are still dealing with it! There may be companies and individuals trying to make a buck, but I promise you, doctors and scientists don’t spend years going to school, only to turn around and mislead people to make money. They make enough already. No, they truly want to save lives! And een though sometimes it takes time to figure certain things out with studies and example, that doesn’t mean they are deliberately trying to decieve you when they find they were wrong about how things are done. Or find something better. But when it comes to masks and antibacterial soaps and lotions, it’s completely common sense to use those. Anyone who throws a tantrum about it is just being ridiculous, and probably has oppositional defiant disorder! Be better. Be smarter. Use your brain. Get vaccinated!
You and the guy you responded to are both just repeating rhetoric. Neither of you are actually using your own brain.
Lol you’re a delusional puppet. “Get vaccinated”. Imagine being afraid of the flu in 2023. Go live your life psycho.
Very well said . Thank you for loving the little pitties in this world!!!! They are the best. I just had to say goodbye to mine a couple months ago and it’s a sadness I wouldn’t wish upon my worst enemy if I had one. He was my best friend and I would’ve done anything for him.
I have a 8 month old male German Rottweiler at 87lbs named Tyson from a litter of 8 ( 3 boys 5 girls). I keep in contact with 5 of the owners of these puppies. I’m the only owner who feeds TOTW puppy, wetland and high prairie. The other owners feed puppy Blue, Merrick, Orijen, and American Journey. Monthly we get together and compare our dogs health, weight, color, agility, knowledge, size, and strength. Not to brag, but Tyson is much bigger than the rest, stronger, shinier coat, solid frame, bigger head, and smarter than the other 5 rotties. I definitely understand that there’s other variables that come into play such as time spent, consistent diet etc… I feed my dog twice a day, morning at 8am kibble only, and at 5pm, kibble and raw leftover meat I get from a butcher ( lamb, chicken, salmon, beef). I give long carrot sticks, whole apples, bananas, and seedless watermelon as treats. He plays in the morning before work, and after work around 5. So far the vet said he is in too top shape, and healthy as a nun. I realize that he is still a young pup, but TOTW has my rottie looking better than his siblings. I’ll give an update in 8 months.
I think it’s awesome you have the opportunity like this to meet with your pups siblings and their owners like you do, to talk about things like this!! Kudos to you for loving your dog the way they deserve to be loved !!! ❤️
I have 2 German Shepard’s both have horrible diarrhea for a week. I give them taste of wild bison & lamb for years. I’m going to the veterinarian.
My GSD just passed away this morning from TOTW
I’m sorry to hear of your loss. How old was your GSD? How do you know it was TOTW?
Mine just past at 3 years old perfect health and have only fed taste of the wild her whole life had to have her euthanized for cancer due to toxins I’m getting an attorney.