Thanks everyone for all your responses to my question about the Diamond food aroma. I e-mailed the company, and this (below) is the reply I got today. Thanks everyone! Linda DeLarso Narvon, Pa. Jolin Shepherds www.vonhornbergerjolinshepherds.com UPDATED 9/24/05 -----Original Message----- From: Pam Libbert [mailto:PLibbert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 11:17 AM To: jolingsd@xxxxxxxxxxx Cc: Melissa Brookshire Subject: RE: Diamond Pet Food Info Request Dear Linda, An advanced flavoring technology was used, that produced a stronger than anticipated aroma, to the extent that some people are uncomfortable with the intensity of the smell. As such, the food is being returned to its original aroma. Under no circumstance is this food unsafe to feed. In fact, the acceptance by dogs is the strongest we've ever seen. When purchasing a new bag of Diamond Pet Food, check for an expiration date of 25 May 07 and after. These will contain the original aroma. If you feel uncomfortable feeding from these bags, we will gladly send you a refund. Please clip the production code from these bags and mail them to Diamond Pet Foods, PO Box 156, Meta MO 65058. Also include how much up paid for these bags and a copy of this e-mail. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Sincerely, Pam Libbert Customer Service Representative Diamond Pet Foods 1-800-442-0402 -----Original Message----- From: Diamondpet.com Website [mailto:info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 10:50 PM To: PLibbert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Diamond Pet Food Info Request A comment has been submitted from the web site - information is as follows: First Name: Linda Last Name: DeLarso City: Narvon City Other: State: Pennsylvania Postal Code: 17555 Country:United States Email Address: jolingsd@xxxxxxxxxxx Comments: I feed your60+ and your performance (formerly professional) I have noticed since the change the last few bags I have used have a strong aroma, almost like a burnt smell. This has been about 3 bags now. We keep them in a airtight container, and the smell really hits you when you open it. My one adult has had gas as well since the change. What change was made to the formula? Thanks with any help you may have. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================