Pet food recalled over deadly toxin Some lots of Sportmix High Energy dog food is being recalled out of concern over a deadly toxin that has sickened and killed dogs. (Source: FDA) By Kimberly L. Wright | December 31, 2020 at 8:45 AM EST - Updated January 1 at 6:12 AM
(Gray News) - A pet food brand has recalled their products because of elevated levels of a toxin that has proven deadly, the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.
Certain lots of Sportmix High Energy pet food, produced by Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc., of Evansville, Ind., has caused illness and death in dogs.
The food has elevated levels of aflatoxin, produced by the mold aspergillis flavus that grows on grains.
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.
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Several Sportmix pet food products, manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods, may contain potentially fatal levels of aflatoxin, a toxin rooted in mold that can grow on corn and other grains, according to a recall posted Wednesday.
Products were distributed nationally to online distributors and retail stores, according to the FDA.
The Indiana-based company has issued a voluntary recall of the below products:
Sportmix Energy Plus, 50 lb. bag
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Evansville Company Voluntarily Recalls Pet Food
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The U. S. Food and Drug Administration made the announcement, and issued the recall this morning (12/31/2020). The pet food being recalled was distributed nationally to online distributors and retail stores.
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.
If your pet shows signs of aflatoxin poisoning including sluggishness, loss of appetite, vomiting jaundice (yellowish tint to the eyes, gums, or skin due to liver damage), and/or diarrhea, contact a veterinarian immediately. Provide a full diet history to your veterinarian. It may be helpful to take a picture of the pet food label, including the lot number.