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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
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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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