FDA Alert: Certain Lots of Pet Food from Multiple Brands Recalled for Aflatoxin

[SheltieLover]

https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/outbreaks-and-advisories/fda-alert-certain-lots-pet-food-multiple-brands-recalled-aflatoxin#products

The FDA is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about certain pet food products manufactured by Sunshine Mills under several brand names that may contain unsafe levels of aflatoxin. This is an expansion of a previously announced recall.

Aflatoxin is a toxin produced by the mold Aspergillus flavus, which can grow on corn and other grains used as ingredients in pet food. At high levels, aflatoxin can cause illness and death in pets.

Pets experiencing aflatoxin poisoning may have symptoms such as sluggishness, loss of appetite, vomiting, jaundice (yellowish tint to the eyes or gums due to liver damage), and/or diarrhea. In severe cases, this toxicity can be fatal. In some cases, pets may suffer liver damage but not show any symptoms.

Pet owners should stop feeding their pets the recalled products listed below and consult their veterinarian, especially if the pet is showing signs of illnes.

More at link, including brand names & lot numbers.

[Doreen]

1. Thank you for the information.

[SheltieLover]

7. You are most welcome, Doreen!

Scary stuff!

[poli-junkie]

2. Looks like it's solely dog food.

[SheltieLover]

8. I think so

[yankeepants]

3. Thank you, SheltieLover. Good info to share.

I am a dog practitioner and always encourage my clients to feed quality food. Cheaping out on food just results in added Vet bills.

[Thekaspervote]

4. Cheap food vet bills! Pay now or pay a lot more later.

Never understood corn in dog food, other than it’s cheap. Even royal canin and science diet have corn in them...geez

[yankeepants]

5. In addition to owning a dog board/train facility, I have 6 dogs of my own from various breeds/mixed

and have fed a high quality grain-free feed for many years. My last Chesapeake Bay Retriever passed at 15 and a half years.

[SheltieLover]

9. You are most welcome!

I agree, but sometimes people cannot afford to buy more expensive food, especially during tRump virus times, so I thought I would post to alert everyone.

[sinkingfeeling]

6. Lot of Walmart products.

[SheltieLover]

10. I think possibly Tractor Supply, too

It seems I've seen some of those brands at the local store, but not certain.

Scary stuff!