WOW, that is a VERY strong statement. They must have really solid evidence that ANI did this, and did it knowingly or with gross negligence, to put out a statement like this. If ANI had a leg to stand on, they’d sue, but I suspect Blue Buffalo’s attorneys have already checked things out and made sure their evidence is strong enough to protect them.
The only party that should be thinking about instigating a suit is Blue Buffalo.
They may own their own canning and packaging operation when this is over.
I have a suspicion that you confuse which side is going to be plaintiff and which defense in this matter.