The pet food industry has been rocked by a recent recall of several products from Midwestern Pet Foods. The recall includes Sportmix, Pro Pac Originals, Splash, Sportstrail and Nunn Better dry dog and cat food, which were distributed nationwide in retail and online stores. The recall was issued after inspections of the Midwestern plant in Chickasha, Oklahoma found that samples of the company's Sportmix dry dog food contained high levels of aflatoxin, a mold-produced toxin that can be found on corn and other grains used to make pet food. This contamination has been linked to more than 130 dog deaths and may have caused hundreds more to fall ill. If you have purchased any of the recalled pet food products, it is important to take action immediately.
The company has a recall list on its website, so you can check if your product is affected. It may also be helpful to take a picture of the food label or other batch codes and provide a complete history of your dog's diet to the veterinarian. In addition to the Midwestern Pet Foods recall, there have been other pet food recalls for various reasons. Sunshine Mills has voluntarily recalled dog food products under the Triumph, Evolve, Wild Harvest, Nurture Farms, Heart to Tail Pure Being brands and Elm products that are distributed in many retail stores nationwide.
If you believe your pet has been affected by any recalled pet food product, it is important to report it to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Citizens can now report complaints about FDA-related pet food products by contacting the consumer complaint coordinator in their local area or by visiting the FDA's “Report a Pet Food Complaint” page. It is also important to stay informed about any new recalls or violations that may occur in the future. The FDA recommends that pet owners take pictures of their pet food labels or batch codes and keep a complete history of their pet's diet.
This will help them identify any recalled products quickly and take action if necessary. No one wants their beloved pet to suffer from eating contaminated food. By staying informed about recalls and violations, pet owners can help ensure their pets stay safe and healthy.
