News: Recall Of Sportmix Pet Food By Midwestern Pet Food Due To Potentially Fatal Level Of Aflatoxin

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)  has been informed that USFDA is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about certain Sport mix pet food products manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. in their Oklahoma plant that may contain potentially fatal levels of aflatoxins.

Report reveals that more than 70 pets have died and more than 80 pets that are sick after eating Sport mix pet food.

Aflatoxins are produced by the mold Aspergillus flavus, which can grow on corn and other grains used as ingredients in pet food. At high levels, aflatoxins can cause illness and death in pets.

Pets experiencing aflatoxin poisoning may have symptoms such as sluggishness, loss of appetite, vomiting, jaundice (yellowish tint to the eyes or gums due to liver damage), and/or diarrhea. In severe cases, this toxicity can be fatal. In some cases, pets may suffer liver damage but not show any symptoms

LIST OF RECALLED SPORTMIX DOG FOOD

RECOMMENDATION

• NAFDAC implores Pet owners to stop feeding their pets with the recalled products listed above and consult their veterinarian, especially if the pet is showing signs of illness.  The pet owner should remove the food and make sure no other animal have access to the recalled product.

• NAFDAC implores all importers, wholesalers, and retailers to immediately stop the importation, distribution, and sale of the recalled product.
• Pet owners whose pets have been eating the recalled products should contact their veterinarians, especially if they are showing signs of illness.

• veterinarians who suspect aflatoxin poisoning in their patients are to report the cases to the nearest NAFDAC office