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The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday announced a recall of certain pet foods from Sportmix with high levels of toxin. At the time of publication, 28 deaths of pets and eight diseases were reported in connection with the recall.
Although the investigation is ongoing, individuals who have purchased Sportmix pet food products should be aware that this brand has been linked to the deaths. The pet food in question is manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods and contains high levels of a toxin called aflatoxin.
According to the FDA release, aflatoxin is a toxin produced by the mold Aspergillus flavus which can grow on maize and other grains used as ingredients in pet food. “At high levels, it can harm pets; symptoms associated with the intake of the toxin are sluggishness, appetite, vomiting, jaundice and diarrhea. In some cases, it can cause liver damage and can even be fatal.
If you happen to have Sportmix pet food in your possession, the FDA suggests that you do not feed it to your pets and consult a veterinarian if they have recently ingested it. In remembrance of the organization, they wrote that their investigation is ongoing and that they will update more information as more information becomes available. Per release:
Although this recall of pet food is still unfolding, we share the facts we have had so far because the levels of aflatoxin found in the recalled pet food are potentially deadly. We are working quickly on this evolving situation and will continue to update the public as new information becomes available. It is in service of the FDA’s mission to protect human and animal health.
You can find a complete list of the relevant products here.
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