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This is a bad one. You can see a list of the brands in the recall here:
https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recall/midwestern-pet-foods-warning/
Lisa
AFLATOXIN – NORTH AMERICA (04): USA, CANADA, FDA INVESTIGATION
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Date: Mon 30 Aug 2021
Source: Suggest.com [edited]
https://www.suggest.com/tainted-dog-food-poisoned-hundred-of-dogs/2571953/
On 17 Aug [2021], the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning
letter to Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. following plant inspections.
Furthermore, the letter stated that brands of pet food manufactured by
Midwestern were possibly linked to more than 130 pet deaths and over
220 pet illnesses due to consumption.
Steven M. Solomon, M.P.H., D.V.M., director of the FDA’s Center for
Veterinary Medicine, stated, “We are issuing this corporate-wide
warning letter because inspections of Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc.’s
manufacturing plants revealed evidence of violations, which were
shared across multiple plants and were associated with the illness or
death of hundreds of pets who had eaten the company’s dry dog food.”
According to the report, Sportmix dog foods manufactured by Midwestern
Pet Foods in Evansville, Indiana, contain high levels of aflatoxin.
Moreover, aflatoxin is a by-product of a corn mold, _Aspergillus
flavus_, which at high levels can kill pets.
The FDA considers pet food “adulterated” if it contains more than 20
parts per billion (ppb) of aflatoxin. Shockingly, the FDA found the
corn-based dog food sold by Midwestern had levels of aflatoxin as high
as 558 ppb.
In addition to serious health concerns, animals exposed to high levels
of aflatoxin can develop fatal aflatoxin poisoning. As per the FDA,
pets who suffer from aflatoxin poisoning typically exhibit signs such
as sluggishness, loss of appetite, vomiting, jaundice, and unexplained
bruising or bleeding. Aflatoxin can also cause blood clotting in some
instances, and liver damage and death in the long run.
Furthermore, Midwestern made a voluntary recall after several samples
tested positive for _Salmonella_. Brands include CanineX, Earthborn
Holistic, Venture, Unrefined, Sportmix Wholesomes, Pro Pac, Pro Pac
Ultimates, Sportstrail, Sportmix, and Meridian.
Despite this correction, the FDA still found Midwestern’s food safety
program lacked critical elements. According to the report, the food
safety program appeared to be ineffective in preventing _Salmonella_.
Furthermore, the FDA reported that none of the recalled items should
be available for purchase to the public.
Midwestern Pet Foods has been requested to send the FDA a written
response. FDA requires a company to respond within 15 days with
specific steps describing its plans to resolve any violations
observed. The company will face legal actions if it fails to respond
or correct its violation(s).
What to do if your pet consumed Midwestern Pet Foods
Dispose of any recalled pet food products announced by Midwestern Pet
Foods, Inc. from your home. Contact your veterinarian, regardless of
signs. It’s possible some pets may not exhibit any signs at all.
The FDA encourages pet owners to report suspected illness through the
Safety Reporting Portal or to call your state’s FDA Consumer Complaint
Coordinators.
[Byline: Brittany Baxter]
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[Signs of aflatoxicosis in dogs include the following:
– bloody vomiting or diarrhea
– general lethargy
– loss of appetite
– increased water consumption and urination
– jaundice or yellowing of the whites of the eyes or gums or inside of
the ears, especially in cats
In severe cases, aflatoxin can cause death.
Although aflatoxin has been associated with cancer in people, it does
not cause cancer in dogs. Dogs do not live long enough to develop any
kind of cancer associated with aflatoxin.
Dogs are sensitive to low-level, long-term intake. Although the
clinical signs listed above are correct, it is important to realize
there are other causes of the same signs. It is important to have your
pet evaluated by a veterinarian if there are signs of illness.
If you have purchased any of the food mentioned by name and expiration
date, please remove and discard the food. Do not feed your pets this
food. Please take your pet to a veterinarian for a complete check-up,
including necessary blood work. – Mod.TG
HealthMap/ProMED maps of United States
http://healthmap.org/promed/p/106 and Canada
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[See Also:
Aflatoxin – North America (03): USA, Canada, FDA warning letter
http://promedmail.org/post/20210818.8605067
Aflatoxin – North America (02): USA, Canada, pet food, recall extended
http://promedmail.org/post/20210113.8097040
Aflatoxin – North America: (USA, Canada) pet food recall
http://promedmail.org/post/20210101.8062631
2011
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Aflatoxin, dog food – USA: recall
http://promedmail.org/post/20111230.3704
2005
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Aflatoxin, dog food – USA (multistate) (03)
http://promedmail.org/post/20051224.3676
Aflatoxin, dog food – USA (NY)(02): multistate
http://promedmail.org/post/20051223.3668
Aflatoxin, dog food – USA (NY)
http://promedmail.org/post/20051222.3657%5D
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