Dog Food Recall Due To Mold Concerns

Sunshine Mills, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain Products Due to Potentially Elevated Levels of Aflatoxin

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Company Announcement Date: July 29, 2021

FDA Publish Date: July 29, 2021

Product Type: Animal & Veterinary, Food & Beverages, Pet Food

Reason for Announcement: Elevated Levels of Aflatoxin

Company Name: Sunshine Mills, Inc.

Brand Name: Triumph, Evolve, Nature Farms, Elm and others

Product Description: Dog Food

Company Announcement

Sunshine Mills, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall of certain products due to potentially elevated levels of Aflatoxin above the acceptable limit. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring by-product from the growth of Aspergillus flavus and can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities. No illnesses have been reported in association with these products to date, and no other Sunshine Mills, Inc. pet food products are affected by this announcement.

Products affected by this announcement:

Product Name	Size	Lot Codes	UPC Code
TRIUMPH® WILD SPIRIT CRAFT DOG FOOD DEBONED CHICKEN & BROWN RICE RECIPE	3.5 lbs.	Best if used By 11 Feb 2022 Lot: TD2 11/Feb/2021	073657 008736
TRIUMPH® WILD SPIRIT CRAFT DOG FOOD DEBONED CHICKEN & BROWN RICE RECIPE	30 lbs.	Best if used By 11 Feb 2022 Lot: TA2 11/Feb/2021	073657 008750
EVOLVE® CLASSIC SUPER PREMIUM FOOD FOR DOGS DEBONED CHICKEN & BROWN RICE RECIPE	15 lbs.	Best if used By 11 Feb 2022 Lot: TA1 11/Feb/2021	073657 380320
		Best if used By 11 Feb 2022 Lot: TA2 11/Feb/2021
WILD HARVEST® PREMIUM DOG FOOD CHICKEN & BROWN RICE RECIPE	14 lbs.	Best if used By 11 Feb 2022 Lot: TA2 11/Feb/2021	711535 509523
NURTURE FARMS® NATURAL DOG FOOD DEBONED CHICKEN & BROWN RICE RECIPE	15 lbs.	Best if used By 11 Feb 2022 Lot: TA2 11/Feb/2021	070155 113597
EVOLVE® CLASSIC SUPER PREMIUM FOOD FOR DOGS DEBONED CHICKEN & BROWN RICE RECIPE	30 lbs.	Best if used By 11 Feb 2022 Lot: TA2 11/Feb/2021	073657 380313
HEART TO TAIL PURE BEING® NATURAL DOG FOOD DEBONED CHICKEN & BROWN RICE RECIPE	5 lbs.	Best if used By 11 Feb 2022 Lot: TD2 11/Feb/2021	4099100129441
ELM PET FOODS NATURALS CHICKEN & RICE RECIPE DOG FOOD	40 lbs.	Best if used By 11 Feb 2022 Lot: TA1 11/Feb/2021	070155 225221

The affected products were distributed in retail stores nationally. Retailers who received the recalled lots have been contacted and asked to pull these lots from their inventory and shelves. There are no other Triumph®, Evolve®, Wild Harvest®, Nurture Farms®, Pure Being®, or Elm products or other lot codes of these products affected by this recall.

While no adverse health effects related to these products have been reported, Sunshine Mills, Inc. has chosen to issue a voluntary recall of the above-referenced products as a precautionary measure in furtherance of its commitment to the safety and quality of its products. Pets that have consumed any of the above recalled products and exhibit symptoms of illness including sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, vomiting, yellowish tint to the eyes or gums, or diarrhea should be seen by a veterinarian.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should discontinue use of the product and may return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers may contact Sunshine Mills, Inc. customer service at (800) 705-2111 from 7AM to 4PM Central Time, Monday through Friday, or by email at customer.service@sunshinemills.com for additional information.

This is a voluntary recall being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:

Sunshine Mills, Inc. customer service

 (800) 705-2111

 customer.service@sunshinemills.com

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More About Aflatoxin

Aflatoxin is a mold that is present on grains such as corn, which is commonly used in pet foods. At high levels this can become toxic and cause sluggishness, vomiting, jaundice, diarrhea, and prolonged liver damage. Severe cases may lead to death.

It is recommended that you contact your veterinarian, especially if your dog or cat is showing any of the symptoms listed above. 

A Safer Solution

At Life's Abundance, we have a much better and safer way of making pet foods and notifying consumers should a problem ever arise. As for consumer safety, we view the system of product recalls as problematic. That is because most consumers will never hear about a recall. Yet because of our direct relationship with consumers we know who received which product, down to the lot number. In the event there is ever an issue with a product, our proactive communications system allows us to reach thousands of people by phone in just one hour, ensuring that we can contact all affected customers quickly. We can also reach them by email and even through the mail.

We hope the information we shared with you will do two things. One, alert dog food consumers of this situation, and two, help you feel even more confident about Life's Abundance and our commitment to helping families, including our pets, live long, healthy lives!