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Midwestern Pet Foods has expanded a previously announced recall of dog and cat food over the potentially high levels of a toxin produced by a naturally

NEW YORK -- The FDA is expanding a recall for dry pet food after more than 70 pets have died and dozens of others have gotten sick. The manufacturer of Sportmix pet foods first recalled some products last month after it was discovered it may contain deadly levels of a type of mold. As of Monday, the FDA said it is aware of more than 70 pets that have died and more than 80 that have gotten sick after eating Sportmix pet food. The FDA says not all of the cases have officially been confirmed as af...

FDA Pet Food Recall Expanded as 70 Dog Deaths Now Linked to Toxic Midwestern Products On 1/13/21 at 5:30 AM EST At least 70 dogs have died after consuming poisonous pet food that is now being urgently recalled by regulators. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling additional of brands manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods following the discovery of potentially fatal levels of aflatoxin in some batches. The company had already recalled three varieties of Sportmix dog foods and cat foo...

The Food and Drug Administration has expanded a recall and is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about high levels of aflatoxin in some pet foods after 70 dogs reportedly died and over 80 others were sickened.

The recall includes all dog and cat pet food products made with corn products because they might contain elevated levels of aflatoxin, which is produce from a mold that can grow on corn and other ingredients used in pet food.

A toxin produced by a mold that grows on corn used in pet foods is the issue. At high levels the toxin can make pets sick.

A pet food recall has expanded after the <a href="https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/outbreaks-and-advisories/fda-alert-certain-lots-sportmix-pet-food-recalled-potentially-fatal-levels-aflatoxin" target=_blank>Food and Drug Administration</a> announced that more than two dozen dogs died after eating Sportmix brand dry kibble.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating potentially fatal levels of aflatoxins in Midwestern Pet Foods products, which officials have linked to the deaths of more than 70 dogs and the illnesses of 80 others.

Poor things ��

If you care for your dog like I do, check their food immediately.