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Midwestern Pet Foods Voluntarily Recalls Pet Food Recall for Aflatoxin Health Risk

Summary

Company Announcement Date:

December 30, 2020

FDA Publish Date:

December 30, 2020

Product Type:

Animal & Veterinary
Food & Beverages
Pet Food

Reason for Announcement:

Elevated levels of aflatoxin

Company Name:

Sportmix

Brand Name:

Sportmix

Product Description:

Dog and Cat Food

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Company Announcement

Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc., of Evansville, IN is issuing a voluntary recall of the below listed dog and cat food products due to tests indicating levels of Aflatoxin that exceed acceptable limits. Products were distributed nationally to online distributors and retail stores.

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.

There have been reports of illnesses and deaths in dogs associated with the below listed lots of Sportmix High Energy. No cat or human illnesses have been reported.

If your pet shows signs of aflatoxin poisoning including sluggishness, loss of appetite, vomiting jaundice (yellowish tint to the eyes, gums, or skin due to liver damage), and/or diarrhea, contact a veterinarian immediately. Provide a full diet history to your veterinarian. It may be helpful to take a picture of the pet food label, including the lot number.

Lot code information may be found on the back of bag and will appear in a three-line code, with the top line in format “EXP 03/03/22/05/L#/B###/HH:MM” as follows (see below in pictures section).

Retailers and distributors should immediately pull recalled lots from their inventory and shelves. Do not sell or donate the recalled products. Retailers are encouraged to contact consumers who have purchased the recalled products, if you have the means to do so (frequent buyer cards, etc.).

Pet parents: do not feed the recalled products to your pets or any other animals. Destroy the products in a way that children, pets and wildlife cannot access them. Wash and sanitize pet food bowls, cups and storage containers.

Contact Midwestern Pet Foods Consumer Affairs at 800-474-4163, ext. 455 from 7AM to 4PM Central Time, Monday through Friday, or by email at info@midwesternpetfoods.com for additional information.

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

Recalled lot codes are as follows:

• 50# Sportmix Energy Plus Lots Exp 03/02/22/05/L2, 03/02/22/05/L3, 03/03/22/05/L2
• 44# Sportmix Energy Plus Lots 03/02/22/05/L3
• 50# Sportmix Premium High Energy Lots 03/03/22/05/L3
• 44# Sportmix Premium High Energy Lots 03/03/22/05/L3
• 31# Sportmix Original Cat Lots 03/03/22/05/L3
• 15# Sportmix Original Cat Lots 03/03/22/05/L2, 03/03/22/05/L3

Products may be identified as follows (see below in pictures section):

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Company Contact Information

Consumers:

Contact Midwestern Pet Foods Consumer Affairs

 800-474-4163, ext. 455

 info@midwesternpetfoods.com

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Product Photos

Pet Food Importance

Courtesy of Life's Abundance: April 2016 Newsletter:

Believe it or not, it wasn’t until nearly the 20th Century that pet food was something distinct from scraps derived from human diets. However, only in the past four decades has the emphasis on health-promotion entered the mix. Some of our readers will no doubt recall the “Gravy Train” commercials of the 70’s. Pet food certainly has changed dramatically since those days!

Back in 1999, our company was born of the true revolution in health-promoting diets for companion animals. As a holistic veterinarian formulator, I’m proud to say our nourishing formulas have made a real difference for the dogs and cats who enjoy our products every day.

As many Life’s Abundance customers have witnessed firsthand, simply feeding a dog or cat appropriate nutrition can go a long ways to promoting health. But how exactly does food alone help to protect wellness? In the following, we’ll explore four ways that nutrition packs a powerful punch!

Edible Immune Protection

One of the best ways you can protect your pet kid is by building up his or her immune system. The scientific evidence is clear … a stressed body has a lower immunity compared to a non-stressed individual. Veterinary behaviorists are just discovering sources of stress in companion animals. Many focus on domesticated cats, who have on the evolutionary scale only just recently made the switch to indoor living. Even though we don’t know all the things that cause stress, or even recognize all the symptoms of stress in pet kids, we do know that actively trying to improve their immunity with proper nutrition is worthwhile.

At Life’s Abundance, we were one of the first to add fruits and vegetables to our formulas. They naturally offer huge amounts of flavanoids, vitamin E, C and so much more. Antioxidants are just one of the many reasons doctors and dieticians say, “eat your fruits and veggies!” A 2002 study suggests that antioxidant supplementation can achieve sustained increases in circulating levels of antioxidants that exert a protective effect by a decrease in DNA damage, leading to improved immunological performance.

Our formulas feature guaranteed levels of Vitamin E and C, as well as guaranteed amounts of probiotics, important to gut health and immunity.

Dog With Apple

Healthy Joints

Joint health, which affects one’s ability to get around, is obviously important to your pet kid’s quality of life. Foods and dietary supplements that contain natural sources of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate have been scientifically shown to promote cartilage, joint and connective tissue health. This is done by decreasing the enzymatic activity that breaks down cartilage in canine joints. These compounds, along with other synergistic ingredients, are found in Life’s Abundance Agility Supplement.

Possibly even more important to your pet kid’s joint health is maintaining a healthy, size and breed-appropriate weight. Your first clue that your dog or cat is too heavy is when you cannot easily distinguish the ribs (and the spaces between them). Measure out proper meal proportions for your companion animal, using the recommended servings as a guideline, to help maintain an ideal weight. If your dog needs to shed excess pounds, I strongly encourage you to cut back on portions and consider switching to our Weight Loss Formula for Adult Dogs. Of course, I can’t stress enough the importance of regular exercise, which also supports joint and bone health.

Sharp Minds & Shiny Coats

For cats and dogs, skin and hair condition reflects overall health and well-being. If your cat has a matted, greasy coat, or your dog’s once shiny coat has grown dull over time, these are examples of the body sending clear messages that something is up and you should schedule an appointment with the veterinarian.

To maintain healthy skin and coat, dogs and cats need to eat the appropriate ratio of fatty acids. Dogs cannot produce omega-6 fatty acids on their own, so it’s vital that they consume sufficient amounts through diet. In fact, new research is highlighting the importance of adding omega-3 fatty acid supplements to daily intake as well, but in proper ratios with other fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are particularly important for pregnant dogs and for puppies, as they are required for brain and retinal development.

Proper Digestion from Tip to Tail

Many people don’t realize, but your pet’s digestion starts with his or her teeth! Brushing your pet’s teeth at home, coupled with routine oral health check-ups at the vet, can have a phenomenally positive effect on your pet’s health. Giving your dog a daily dental treat and safe items to chew can benefit overall health and digestion.

And that’s just the beginning of a healthy digestive system. To keep things moving along the entire tract, all Life’s Abundance dry foods are formulated with prebiotic fiber, a plant-based carbohydrate that produces fatty acids. These fatty acids provide energy to the large intestine and promote overall health of the entire intestinal system.

We live in a very exciting and fortunate time. With all these advances in nutrition and veterinary medicine, our beloved pets will benefit, living longer and being healthier.

Thank you for all you do to make the world a better place for companion animals.

Dr Jane Bicks  

REFERENCES:

Massimino S1, Kearns RJ, Loos KM, Burr J, Park JS, Chew B, Adams S, Hayek MG. Effects of age and dietary beta-carotene on immunological variables in dogs. J Vet Intern Med. 2003 Nov-Dec;17(6):835-42.

Heaton PR1, Reed CF, Mann SJ, Ransley R, Stevenson J, Charlton CJ, Smith BH, Harper EJ, Rawlings JM. Role of dietary antioxidants to protect against DNA damage in adult dogs. J Nutr. 2002 Jun;132(6 Suppl 2):1720S-4S

Pet Food Recall

P&G Voluntarily Recalls Limited Quantity of Dry Pet Food Due to Possible Health Risk

Please click below for the FDA page

Contact
Consumer:
800-208-0172

Media:
Jason Taylor
513-622-1111

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 14, 2013 - The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has voluntarily recalled specific lots of dry pet food because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. These lots were distributed in the United States and represent roughly one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) of annual production. No Salmonella-related illnesses have been reported to date in association with these product lots.

Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

This issue is limited to the specific dry pet food lot codes listed below. This affects roughly one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) of total annual production. The affected product was distributed to select retailers across the United States. These products were made during a 10 day window at a single manufacturing site. P&G’s routine testing determined that some products made during this timeframe have the potential for Salmonella contamination. As a precautionary measure, P&G is recalling the potentially impacted products made during this timeframe. No other dry dog food, dry cat food, dog or cat canned wet food, biscuits/treats or supplements are affected by this announcement.

P&G is retrieving these products as a precautionary measure. Consumers who purchased a product listed below should stop using the product and discard it and contact P&G toll-free at 800-208-0172 (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST), or via website at www.iams.com or www.eukanuba.com. Media Contact: Jason Taylor 513-622-1111.

Products affected by this announcement:

EUKANUBA DRY DOG FOODS

Description	Size	Lot Code	UPC Code	Best-by Date
Eukanuba Dog Food Base Large Breed Mature Adult	15 LB	31874177	19014270156	6Nov14
	30 LB	31874177	19014270309	6Nov14
Eukanuba Dog Food Base Maintenance Mature Adult	30 LB	31954177	19014149308	14Nov14
Eukanuba Dog Food Base Maintenance Puppy	16.5 LB	31884177	19014042234	7Nov14
	33 LB	31884177	19014609468	7Nov14
	5 LB	31884177	19014039852	7Nov14
Eukanuba Dog Food Base Small Breed Adult	16 LB	31904177	19014010516	9Nov14
	4 LB	31904177	19014039722	9Nov14
Eukanuba Dog Food Base Small Breed Puppy	16 LB	31944177	19014010509	13Nov14
	4 LB	31874177	19014039678	6Nov14
	40 LB	31874177	19014011070	6Nov14
		31944177	19014011070	13Nov14
Eukanuba Dog Food Breed Specific Boxer Adult	36 LB	31944177	19014019588	13Nov14
		31954177	19014019588	14Nov14
Eukanuba Dog Food Breed Specific Chihuahua Adult	4 LB	31884177	19014607037	7Nov14
Eukanuba Dog Food Breed Specific Labrador Retriever Adult	36 LB	31954177	19014019564	14Nov14
Eukanuba Dog Food Premium Performance 30/20 Adult	33 LB	31884177	19014609475	7Nov14
Eukanuba Dog Food Professional Feeding Bag Small Breed Puppy	44 LB	31874177	19014113194	6Nov14
Eukanuba Dog Food Weight Control Large Breed Adult	30 LB	31894177	19014269303	8Nov14
		31924177	19014269303	11Nov14

IAMS DRY DOG FOODS

Description	Size	Lot Code	UPC Code	Best-by Date
Iams Dog Food Healthy Naturals Chicken Adult	13.3 LB	31884177	19014612017	7Nov14
		31904177	19014612017	9Nov14
		31924177	19014612017	11Nov14
		31934177	19014612017	12Nov14
		31944177	19014612017	13Nov14
	2.9 LB	31944177	19014700165	13Nov14
	25.7 LB	31884177	19014700646	7Nov14
		31894177	19014700646	8Nov14
		31904177	19014700646	9Nov14
		31914177	19014700646	10Nov14
		31934177	19014700646	12Nov14
	5 LB	31904177	19014612635	9Nov14
		31914177	19014612635	10Nov14
Iams Dog Food Healthy Naturals Weight Control Adult	13.3 LB	31894177	19014612024	8Nov14
Iams Dog Food Premium Protection Chicken Adult	12.1 LB	31894177	19014611362	8Nov14
Iams Dog Food ProActive Health Large Breed Mature Adult	30 LB	31884177	19014611331	7Nov14
Iams Dog Food ProActive Health Large Breed Senior Plus	13.3 LB	31934177	19014612000	12Nov14
	26.2 LB	31934177	19014700615	12Nov14
Iams Dog Food ProActive Health Large Chunks Adult	15 LB	31944177	19014610815	13Nov14
Iams Dog Food ProActive Health Small Breed Adult	13.3 LB	31874177	19014610990	6Nov14
		31894177	19014610990	8Nov14
		31924177	19014610990	11Nov14
	3.1 LB	31874177	19014700110	6Nov14
		31894177	19014700110	8Nov14
	5 LB	31874177	19014612055	6Nov14
		31894177	19014612055	8Nov14
		31924177	19014612055	11Nov14
Iams Dog Food ProActive Health Small Breed Puppy	5 LB	31904177	19014700943	9Nov14

IAMS DRY CAT FOODS

Description	Size	Lot Code	UPC Code	Best-by Date
Iams Cat Food Healthy Naturals Chicken Adult	16 LB	31874177	19014611881	6Nov14
		31944177	19014611881	13Nov14
	5 LB	31874177	19014612697	6Nov14
		31944177	19014612697	13Nov14
Iams Cat Food Healthy Naturals Weight Control Adult	5 LB	31894177	19014612703	8Nov14
Iams Cat Food ProActive Health Chicken Adult	10.8 LB	31864177	19014612086	5Nov14
		31904177	19014612086	9Nov14
		31914177	19014612086	10Nov14
		31924177	19014612086	11Nov14
		31944177	19014612086	13Nov14
	17.4 LB	31864177	19014611836	5Nov14
		31864177	19014611836	5Nov14
		31914177	19014611836	10Nov14
		31924177	19014611836	11Nov14
		31944177	19014611836	13Nov14
	3.2 LB	31904177	19014612659	9Nov14
		31924177	19014612659	11Nov14
		31934177	19014612659	12Nov14
		31944177	19014612659	13Nov14
	5.7 LB	31864177	19014612499	5Nov14
		31914177	19014612499	10Nov14
		31924177	19014612499	11Nov14
		31944177	19014612499	13Nov14
	6.3 LB	31944177	19014611621	13Nov14
Iams Cat Food ProActive Health Chicken Kitten	17.4 LB	31904177	19014611867	9Nov14
	3.2 LB	31904177	19014612628	9Nov14
		31954177	19014612628	14Nov14
	5.7 LB	31904177	19014612505	9Nov14
		31904177	19014612505	9Nov14
		31954177	19014612505	14Nov14
Iams Cat Food ProActive Health Digestive Care Adult	16 LB	31904177	19014611904	9Nov14
		31954177	19014611904	14Nov14
	3 LB	31904177	19014700202	9Nov14
		31954177	19014700202	14Nov14
	5 LB	31904177	19014612451	9Nov14
		31954177	19014612451	14Nov14
Iams Cat Food ProActive Health Hairball Adult	16 LB	31874177	19014611911	6Nov14
		31954177	19014611911	14Nov14
	3.1 LB	31884177	19014700219	7Nov14
		31914177	19014700219	10Nov14
		31954177	19014700219	14Nov14
	5 LB	31874177	19014612420	6Nov14
		31884177	19014612420	7Nov14
		31914177	19014612420	10Nov14
		31934177	19014612420	12Nov14
		31954177	19014612420	14Nov14
	9.8 LB	31894177	19014612161	8Nov14
		31914177	19014612161	10Nov14
Iams Cat Food ProActive Health Hairball Mature Adult	5 LB	31954177	19014612604	14Nov14
Iams Cat Food ProActive Health Weight Control & Hairball Adult	16 LB	31884177	19014612147	7Nov14
		31914177	19014612147	10Nov14
		31924177	19014612147	11Nov14
		31934177	19014612147	12Nov14
		31944177	19014612147	13Nov14
	2.9 LB	31914177	19014700240	10Nov14
		31924177	19014700240	11Nov14
		31934177	19014700240	12Nov14
		31944177	19014700240	13Nov14
		31954177	19014700257	14Nov14
	5 LB	31884177	19014612789	7Nov14
		31914177	19014612789	10Nov14
		31924177	19014612789	11Nov14
		31934177	19014612789	12Nov14
		31954177	19014612789	14Nov14
	5.5 LB	31924177	19014611652	11Nov14
	9.8 LB	31884177	19014612130	7Nov14
		31914177	19014612130	10Nov14
		31924177	19014612130	11Nov14
		31934177	19014612130	12Nov14
		31944177	19014612130	13Nov14
Iams Cat Food ProActive Health Weight Control Adult	16 LB	31874177	19014612178	6Nov14
		31934177	19014612178	12Nov14
	5 LB	31874177	19014612680	6Nov14
		31934177	19014612680	12Nov14
	9.8 LB	31874177	19014612123	6Nov14
Iams Cat Food Professional Feeding Bag Chicken Adult	33 LB	31914177	19014105458	10Nov14
		31944177	19014105458	13Nov14

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Pet Food Recall Update 11-27-09

From the FDA Updates:

Recall -- Firm Press Release


"FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.


Diamond Pet Foods Announces Recall of Premium Edge Adult Cat and Premium Edge Hairball Cat Food


Company Contact:

800-977-8797


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 27, 2009 - On September 23, Diamond Pet Foods issued a voluntary recall for Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat and Premium Edge Hairball cat because they have the potential to produce Thiamine Deficiency. Today’s announcement provides additional information from the company’s posted announcement of September 23 when the initial recall information was provided.


Thiamine is essential for cats. Symptoms of deficiency displayed by an affected cat can be gastrointestinal or neurological in nature. At the first stage the cat may show decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting, and weight loss. Later, neurologic signs can develop, which may include ventriflexion (bending towards the floor) of the neck, wobbly walking, circling, falling, and seizures. These ultimately may result in the death of the animal if left untreated. If your cat has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

The affected products were distributed in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida.

The affected date codes were RAF0501A22X 18lb. (BB28NOV10), RAF0501A2X 6 lb. (BB28NOV10), RAF0802B12X 18lb (BB30FEB11), RAH0501A22X 18 lb. (BB28NOV10), RAH0501A2X 6lb. (BB28NOV10, BB30NOV10, BB08DEC10)


To date, 21 cases of thiamine deficiency in cats have been reported and confirmed by Diamond. The reports have been confined to the New York and Pennsylvania areas and none have been received since October 19.

Diamond has tested the product and found the cat foods were deficient in thiamine. Samples taken by the FDA indicated that there were additional lots with insufficient levels of thiamine. No other complaints have been reported on any other product manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods.


Consumers who have purchased the affected lots are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-977-8797, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time."

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm192404.htm