Pet Food Recall Issued By The FDA After High Levels of Aflatoxin Found

The Food and Drug Association has just announced a food alert on a certain kind of dog food, which has killed over 25, and made 8 dogs sick.

Certain Sportmix brand dog foods that are manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods have been found to contain a toxin which is hurting the pets.

Midwesetrn Pet Foods issued a recall on Wednesday, but the FDA is working with the Missouri Department of Agriculture to see how big the problem is.

Per CNN:

“Aflatoxin is produced by the Aspergillus flavus mold, the FDA said. It can grow on grains used as ingredients in pet food, and when high levels of aflatoxin are consumed, it can cause illness or death in pets.

Pets poisoned by aflatoxin can display symptoms that include sluggishness, jaundice — a yellowish tint in the eyes or gums caused by liver damage — loss of appetite, vomiting or diarrhea, according to the FDA.

Even if a pet is not displaying any symptoms of aflatoxin poisoning, the FDA recommends that pet owners who have pets that have eaten the affected products contact their veterinarian — as it can cause long-term liver damage.”

Source:
CNN