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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 foods in December after 28 dog deaths wee linked to the food. Another 42 dogs have died after eating th...

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.