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Saturday, July 31, 2021

Dog Food Recall Due To Mold Concerns


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

When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.

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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 NameSizeLot CodesUPC 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!







Saturday, June 5, 2021

Dog Food Recall

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Sunshine dog food recall





Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Animal & Veterinary
Pet Food
Reason for Announcement:
Salmonella contamination
Company Name:
Sunshine Mills, Inc.
Brand Name:
Sportsman’s Pride, Sprout Sporting, Intimidator, FRM Gold Select
Product Description:
Dog Food Products

Company Announcement

Sunshine Mills, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall of certain dog food products because of the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No illnesses, injuries or complaints have been reported to date. The potential for contamination was noted after the firm was notified by the distributor, Fleet Wholesale Supply Company, who was informed by Minnesota Department of Agriculture when a sample of 5 lbs. Sprout Sporting Dog Food product was collected and tested positive for Salmonella during routine surveillance.

Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated 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 a recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

The best buy date and lot code can be found on the back of each package. The products identified below were distributed online and in retail stores:

ProductSizeBB Date Code & LotUPC CodeStates
Sportsman's Pride Professional
Formula 30/20 Dog Food
40 lb.Best if used By 7 Oct 20217015510184MS, FL, TN, LA, VA, NC, TX
Lot: TI1 07/Oct/2020
Sprout Sporting Dog Food5 lb.Best if used By 6 Oct 20217015505101MN, WI, IA, SD, ND
Lot: TE1 06/Oct/2020
40 lb.Best if used By 6 Oct 20217015505100
Lot: TI3 06/Oct/2020
Intimidator Chicken & Rice Formula
Dog Food 30/20
16 lb.Best if used By 6 Oct 20217015541002TX, MS, FL, AL
Lot: TA1 06/Oct/2020
40 lb.Best if used By 6 Oct 20215216631214
Lot: TA1 06/Oct/2020
FRM Gold Select High Performance
Dog Food
50 lb.Best if used By 6 Oct 20211549905873GA, FL
Lot: TA1 06/Oct/2020

There are no other Sportsman’s Pride®, Sprout, Intimidator®, or FRM® Gold Select products or other lot codes of these products affected by this recall.

Retailers who received the recalled lots have been contacted and asked to pull these lots from their inventory and shelves 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.
 800-705-2111
 customer.service@sunshinemills.com

Monday, March 29, 2021

Dog and Cat Food Recall

 This is from the FDA CLICK HERE 


Midwestern Pet Foods Voluntarily Recall Due to Possible Salmonella Health Risk


Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Animal & Veterinary
Food & Beverages
Pet Food
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement:
Potential Salmonella Contamination
Company Name:
Midwestern Pet Foods
Brand Name:
Multiple brands
Product Description:
Dog and Cat Food

Company Announcement

Midwestern Pet Foods, Evansville, Indiana is issuing a voluntary recall of specific expiration dates of certain dog and cat food brands including CanineX, Earthborn Holistic, Venture, Unrefined, Sportmix Wholesomes, Pro Pac, Pro Pac Ultimates, Sportstrail, Sportmix and Meridian brands produced at its Monmouth, Illinois Production Facility because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. A full list of recalled products may be found at the end of this announcement.

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. No human or pet illnesses have been reported to date.

Products were distributed to retail stores nationwide and to online retailers.

Lot code information may be found on the back of the bags with the following format: 
“EXP AUG/02/22/M1/L#

See Example Image Below

This recall covers only certain products manufactured at Midwestern Pet Foods Monmouth, Illinois facility.  The unique Monmouth Facility identifier is located in the date code as an “M”.

The recall was as the result of a routine sampling program by the company which revealed that the finished products may contain the bacteria.

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 that have purchased the recalled products if the means to do so exists.

Do not feed the recalled products to pets or any other animals.  Destroy the food in a way that children, pets and wildlife cannot access them.  Wash and sanitize pet food bowls, cups and storage containers.  Always ensure you wash and sanitize your hands after handling recalled food or any utensils that come in contact with recalled food.

Contact Midwestern Pet Foods Consumer Affairs at info@midwesternpetfoods.com or 800-474-4163, ext 455 from 8 AM to 5 PM Central Time, Monday through Friday for additional information.

This voluntary recall is being conducted in cooperation with the US Food and Drug Administration.  All other Midwestern Pet Foods products are unaffected by this recall.

Product Description

Expiration Date/Lot No.

Bag Size

Earthborn Holistic Adult VantageMay/04/22M2 L125#
Earthborn Holistic Adult VantageMay/05/22M3 L1, L225#
Earthborn Holistic Adult VantageAug/04/22M1 L1, L2, L34#, 12.5#, 25#
Earthborn Holistic Adult VantageSep/19/22M3 L1, L225#
Earthborn Holistic Coastal CatchMay/03/22M1,M2 L1, L2, L34#, 12.5#, 25#
Earthborn Holistic Coastal CatchMay/04/22M3 L125#
Earthborn Holistic Coastal CatchAug/04/22M3 L1, L2, L34#, 12.5#, 25#
Earthborn Holistic Coastal CatchSep/18/22M3,M1 L1, L2, L34#, 12.5#, 25#
Earthborn Holistic Great Plains FeastAug/08/22M3,M1 L1, L2, L34#, 12.5#, 25#
Earthborn Holistic Great Plains FeastAug/09/22M3 L1,L225#
Earthborn Holistic Great Plains FeastSep/15/22M1,M2 L1, L212.5#, 25#
Earthborn Holistic Large BreedMay/03/22M2 L1, L225#
Earthborn Holistic Large BreedMay/04/22M3 L225#
Earthborn Holistic Large BreedAug/12/22M3 L1, L225#
Earthborn Holistic Large BreedSep/15/22M2 L125#
Earthborn Holistic Meadow FeastApr/26/22M3 L228#
Earthborn Holistic Meadow FeastMay/09/22M1,M3 L1, L214#, 28#
Earthborn Holistic Meadow FeastSep/18/22M1,M2 L1, L212.5#, 25#
Earthborn Holistic Ocean FusionAug/03/22M3,M1 L1, L225#
Earthborn Holistic Ocean FusionSep/18/22M2 L1, L2, L34#, 12.5#, 25#
Earthborn Holistic Primitive FelineApr/29/22M1 L1, L2, L35#, 14#
Earthborn Holistic Primitive FelineSep/17/22M3,M1 L1, L25#, 14#
Earthborn Holistic Primitive NaturalApr/28/22M2 L3, L24#, 12.5#
Earthborn Holistic Primitive NaturalApr/29/22M3,M2 L1, L2, L34#, 25#
Earthborn Holistic Primitive NaturalSep/17/22M1 L1, L225#
Earthborn Holistic Small BreedMay/09/22M1,M2 L2, L34#, 12.5#
Earthborn Holistic Small BreedMay/11/22M1 L212.5#
Earthborn Holistic Weight ControlAug/03/22M2 L1, L24#, 25#
Earthborn Holistic Weight ControlAug/04/22M3 L14#, 25#
Earthborn Holistic Western FeastMay/03/22M1 L1, L228#
Earthborn Holistic Western FeastSep/15/22M2 L228#
Earthborn Holistic Wild Sea CatchMay/04/22M1 L35#
Earthborn Holistic Wild Sea CatchMay/05/22M1 L114#
Earthborn Holistic Wild Sea CatchMay/09/22M1,M4 L1, L214#
Earthborn Holistic Wild Sea CatchAug/08/22M1,M2 L2, L35#, 14#
Earthborn Holistic Wild Sea CatchAug/09/22M3 L1, L25#, 14#
Meridian DaybreakMay/04/22M1 L35#
Meridian DaybreakAug/10/22M1 L214#
Meridian RiverbendAug/12/22M1 L114#
Meridian TwilightMay/02/22M1 L3, L15#, 14#
Pro Pac Adult ChunkMay/03/22M1,M3 L1, L240#
Pro Pac Adult Mini ChunkMay/11/22M3 L1, L240#
Pro Pac Adult Mini ChunkSep/15/22M3 L1, L240#
Pro Pac Mature AdultApr/28/22M3 L128#
Pro Pac Performance PuppyApr/28/22M3 L1, L240#
Pro Pac Performance PuppyAug/01/22M3,M1 L1, L240#
Pro Pac Performance PuppyAug/08/22M3 L1, L240#
Pro Pac Performance PuppySep/16/22M1 L1, L240#
Pro Pac Ultimates Bayside SelectMay/11/22M3 L1, L228#
Pro Pac Ultimates Bayside SelectAug/05/22M1 L1, L2, L35#, 28#
Pro Pac Ultimates Bayside SelectAug/12/22M1 L1, L228#
Pro Pac Ultimates Chicken & RiceAug/05/22M3 L1, L2, L35#, 28#
Pro Pac Ultimates Heartland ChoiceMay/04/22M1,M2 L1, L228#
Pro Pac Ultimates Heartland ChoiceAug/10/22M1,M2 L1, L228#
Pro Pac Ultimates Lamb & RiceAug/02/22M3 L1, L25#, 28#
Pro Pac Ultimates Lamb & RiceAug/12/22M1 L1, L228#
Pro Pac Ultimates Large Breed AdultSep/17/22M2 L1, L228#
Pro Pac Ultimates Large Breed AdultSep/18/22M3 L1, L228#
Pro Pac Ultimates Large Breed PuppyApr/28/22M3,M1 L228#
Pro Pac Ultimates Meadow PrimeMay/02/22M2 L128#
Pro Pac Ultimates Overland RedMay/04/22M2 L128#
Pro Pac Ultimates Overland RedAug/05/22M3 L1, L228#
Pro Pac Ultimates PuppyMay/11/22M1,M2 L2, L35#, 28#
Pro Pac Ultimates PuppyAug/10/22M2 L1, L25#, 28#
Pro Pac Ultimates PuppyAug/11/22M1 L35#
Pro Pac Ultimates Savannah PrideAug/11/22M3 L1, L2, L35#, 14#
Sportmix 24/20 Energy PlusApr/28/22M1,M2 L1, L244#, 50#
Sportmix 24/20 Energy PlusMay/12/22M3,M1 L1, L244#, 50#
Sportmix 24/20 Energy PlusAug/02/22M3,M1 L1, L250#
Sportmix 24/20 Energy PlusSep/15/22M2 L150#
Sportmix 24/20 Energy PlusSep/16/22M3 L1, L250#
Sportmix Bite SizeApr/26/22M3 L1,L240#
Sportmix Bite SizeMay/12/22M3 L1, L240#
Sportmix Bite SizeAug/03/22M1,M2 L1, L240#
Sportmix Bite SizeSep/15/22M1 L1, L240#
Sportmix Canine X ChickenMay/04/22M3,M1 L1, L240#
Sportmix Canine X ChickenAug/11/22M1,M2 L1, L240#
Sportmix Gourmet CatMay/02/22M3,M1 L1, L215#, 31#
Sportmix Gourmet CatAug/01/22M3,M1 L1, L215#, 31#
Sportmix Hi Protein 27/12Sep/17/22M1,M2 L1, L250#
Sportmix High Energy 26/18May/05/22M3,M1 L1, L244#, 50#
Sportmix High Energy 26/18Aug/05/22M1 L1, L250#
Sportmix High Energy 26/18Sep/16/22M2 L250#
Sportmix High Energy 26/18Sep/17/22M3 L1, L250#
Sportmix Maintenance 21/12Apr/29/22M3 L244#, 50#
Sportmix Maintenance 21/12Aug/01/22M2 L1, L244#, 50#
Sportmix Original CatAug/04/22M2 L115#, 31#
Sportmix Stamina 24/18Aug/02/22M3 L1, L244#, 50#
Sportmix Wholeomes Large BreedMay/11/22M3,M1 L1, L240#
Sportmix Wholesome Performance PuppyAug/11/22M1 L116.5#
Sportmix Wholesomes Beef & RiceMay/04/22M1,M2 L1, L240#
Sportmix Wholesomes Beef & RiceMay/05/22M3 L1, L240#
Sportmix Wholesomes Beef & RiceAug/04/22M2 L240#
Sportmix Wholesomes CatApr/26/22M3,M1 L1, L215#, 16.5#
Sportmix Wholesomes Chicken & RiceAug/11/22M3,M1 L1, L240#
Sportmix Wholesomes Chicken & RiceSep/16/22M1 L1, L240#
Sportmix Wholesomes Fish & RiceMay/11/22M2 L1, L240#
Sportmix Wholesomes Fish & RiceMay/12/22M3 L1, L240#
Sportmix Wholesomes Fish & RiceAug/03/22M1 L1, L240#
Sportmix Wholesomes Fish & RiceAug/11/22M2 L1, L240#
Sportmix Wholesomes Grain Free Beef Meal & ChickpeasMay/05/22M3 L235#
Sportmix Wholesomes Grain Free Beef Meal & ChickpeasAug/05/22M3 L1, L235#
Sportmix Wholesomes Grain Free Chicken Meal & PotatoMay/04/22M2 L235#
Sportmix Wholesomes Grain Free Whitefish Meal & PotatoMay/11/22M3 L235#
Sportmix Wholesomes Grain Free Whitefish Meal & PotatoAug/05/22M1 L235#
Sportmix Wholesomes Grain Free Whitefish Meal & PotatoAug/12/22M1 L235#
Sportmix Wholesomes Lamb & RiceMay/11/22M1,M2 L1, L240#
Sportmix Wholesomes Lamb & RiceAug/02/22M1 L1, L240#
Sportmix Wholesomes Lamb & RiceSep/16/22M2 L1,L240#
Sportmix Wholesomes Large BreedAug/11/22M2 L1, L240#
Sportmix Wholesomes Large BreedAug/12/22M3 L1, L240#
Sportmix Wholesomes Large BreedSep/17/22M2 L1, L240#
Sportmix Wholesomes Performance PuppyAug/10/22M2 L1, L216.5#
Sportmix Wholesomes Sensitive LambApr/29/22M1 L230#
Sportmix Wholesomes Sensitive LambMay/02/22M3,M1 L130#
Sportmix Wholesomes Sensitive SalmonAug/09/22M3,M1 L1, L230#
Sportmix Wholesomes Sensitive SalmonSep/16/22M1,M2 L1, L230#
Sportmix Wholesomes Sensitive SalmonApr/26/22M1,M2 L1, L230#
SportstrailAug/03/22M1 L150#
SportstrailSep/15/22M3,M1 L1, L250#
Unrefined LambApr/26/22M2 L3, L24#, 25#
Unrefined LambApr/27/22M3 L3, L2, L14#, 25#
Unrefined LambAug/09/22M1,M2 L1, L2, L34#, 12.5#, 25#
Unrefined RabbitMay/10/22M3,M1 L1, L2, L34#, 12.5#, 25#
Unrefined RabbitApr/27/22M1,M2 L3, L2, L14#, 25#
Unrefined RabbitAug/09/22M2 L1,L212.5#, 25#
Unrefined RabbitAug/10/22M3,M1 L1, L2, L34#, 12.5#, 25#
Unrefined RabbitApr/28/22M3 L125#
Unrefined SalmonApr/27/22M3,M1 L3, L2, L14#, 12.5#, 25#
Unrefined SalmonMay/09/22M1,M2 L1, L212.5#, 25#
Unrefined SalmonMay/10/22M3,M1 L1, L2, L34#, 12.5#, 25#
Venture Alaska Pollock Meal & PumpkinAug/02/22M2 L1, L2, L34#, 12.5#, 25#
Venture Alaska Pollock Meal & PumpkinSep/18/22M3,M1 L1, L2, L34#, 12.5#, 25#
Venture Alasla Pollock Meal & PumpkinAug/03/22M3 L1, L2, L34#, 12.5#, 25#
Venture Duck Meal & PumpkinAug/01/22M1,M2 L1, L2, L34#, 12.5#, 25#
Venture Rabbit Meal & PumpkinMay/02/22M1,M2 L34#
Venture Rabbit Meal & PumpkinMay/03/22M3 L1, L24#,12.5#, 25#
Venture Rabbit Meal & PumpkinAug/02/22M1,M2 L1, L2, L34#, 12.5#, 25#
Wholesomes Chicken &RiceMay/02/22M1,M3 L1, L240#
Wholesomes Fish & RiceApr/26/22M1 L1, L240#

 

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Midwestern Pet Foods Consumer Affairs
 800-474-4163, ext 455
 info@midwesternpetfoods.com