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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...

1 Read / Add Comments Federal health officials are recalling a dog food product that led to the poisoning of more than two dozen pets who died and left several others ill. The FDA issued an alert to pet owners and veterinary professionals regarding certain lots of Sportmix pet food products that could contain fatal levels of aflatoxin, which can grow on corn and grains and poison animals. According to the FDA, on Wednesday, Dec. 30, Midwestern Pet Food, Inc. announced a recall of certain products after the FDA was alerted to reports of at least 28 dogs that die...

Pet food recalled after 28 dogs die from suspected poisoning: What to know from FDA Dog, cat food recalled after deaths, illnesses Published:  Tags:  Here’s the info from the FDA: What is the Problem? of certain lots of Sportmix pet food products after FDA was alerted about reports of at least 28 dogs that have died and eight that have fallen ill after consuming the recalled Sportmix pet food. Multiple product samples were tested by the Missouri Department of Agriculture and found to contain very high levels of aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a toxin produced by the mold Aspergillus flavus and ...

The products were voluntarily recalled by the company on Wednesday.

The FDA has recalled Sportmix Pet Food due to high levels of Aflatoxins which can be fatal to your pet.