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MDARD For immediate release: January 5, 2021 LANSING, Mich. – On December 30, 2020, Midwestern Pet Food, Inc. announced a recall of several varieties of Sportmix pet food products after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was alerted to reports of at least 28 dogs having died and eight more having fallen ill after consuming the recalled Sportmix pet food. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is partnering with the FDA to investigate cases reported in Michigan. “Aflatoxin is a serious threat to animals when consumed,” said Tim Lyons, the department...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WFSB) - The Food and Drug Administration issued a recall for certain bags of Sportmix pet food after reports of at least 28 deaths and eight illnesses in

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, especi...