NEW YORK (WABC) A pet food company is recalling some dry food products over a potentially deadly ingredient that has been linked to the deaths of dozens of dogs.
They may contain lethal levels of aflatoxin a toxin produced by mold.
At least 28 dogs have died and eight others have been sickened by the recalled product.
Some of the symptoms reported include fatigue, loss of appetite, vomiting, jaundice and diarrhea. In some cases, pets may suffer liver damage but not show other symptoms.
Pet owners should stop feeding their pets the recalled products and consult their veterinarian, especially if their pet is showing any sign of illness.
Company Announcement
Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc., of Evansville, IN is issuing a voluntary recall of the below listed dog and cat food products due to tests indicating levels of Aflatoxin that exceed acceptable limits. Products were distributed nationally to online distributors and retail stores.
Aflatoxin is a toxin produced by the mold
Aspergillus flavus, which can grow on corn and other grains used as ingredients in pet food. At high levels, aflatoxin can cause illness and death in pets.
There have been reports of illnesses and deaths in dogs associated with the below listed lots of Sportmix High Energy. No cat or human illnesses have been reported.
FDA Issuing Pet Food Recall
The FDA has issued a dog food recall about certain Sportmix pet foods, that are manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. and sold nationwide.
The recall is focused on a dry food kibble that has a potentially deadly ingredient that has been linked to the deaths of at least 28 dogs that have died or been sickened by the recalled dog food. The issue is that the dog food may contain lethal levels of aflatoxin which is a toxin produced by mold.
According to the recall, if you have any of the recalled food on hand, you should stop feeding your pets the recalled products and consult your vet if your dog shows any sign of illness. Some of the things to look out for include fatigue, loss of appetite, vomiting, jaundice and diarrhea. There is also a remote chance that dogs who have consumed the recalled food may suffer liver damage but not show other symptoms.
Pet food recalled after more than 2 dozen dogs died, FDA says
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A pet food is being taken off shelves after at least 28 dogs died, the FDA announced.
The FDA says toxic levels of mold were found in the corn and grains inside some Sportmix pet products.
The pet food can cause aflatoxin poisoning with symptoms like sluggishness, loss of appetite, vomiting, jaundice and diarrhea, and in severe cases, it can be fatal.
In some cases, dogs and cats can suffer liver damage but not show any symptoms.
Sportmix products are manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc.
The FDA says the recall could expand.
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