Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. yesterday expanded its recall of pet foods that may contain deadly levels of aflatoxin to include more than 1,000 lot codes of Sportmix, Pro Pac, Splash Fat Cat, and Nunn Better varieties. The FDA has received reports of more than 70 deaths and 80 illnesses linked to affected products and is investigating the incidents in conjunction with several state departments of agriculture.
Additional Recalled Products
Lots of the following pet food products have been recalled if the date/lot code includes an expiration date on or before “07/09/22” and includes “05” in the date/lot code, which identifies products made in the Oklahoma plant:
- Pro Pac Adult Mini Chunk, 40 lb. bag
- Pro Pac Performance Puppy, 40 lb. bag
- Splash Fat Cat 32%, 50 lb. bag
- Nunn Better Maintenance, 50 lb. bag
- Sportmix Original Cat, 15 lb. bag
- Sportmix Original Cat, 31 lb. bag
- Sportmix Maintenance, 44 lb. bag
- Sportmix Maintenance, 50 lb. bag
- Sportmix High Protein, 50 lb. bag
- Sportmix Energy Plus, 44 lb. bag
- Sportmix Energy Plus, 50 lb. bag
- Sportmix Stamina, 44 lb. bag
- Sportmix Stamina, 50 lb. bag
- Sportmix Bite Size, 40 lb. bag
- Sportmix Bite Size, 44 lb. bag
- Sportmix High Energy, 44 lb. bag
- Sportmix High Energy, 50 lb. bag
- Sportmix Premium Puppy, 16.5 lb. bag
- Sportmix Premium Puppy, 33 lb. bag
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”
The affected products were distributed to online retailers and stores nationwide within the United States.
What to Do
Pet owners should immediately cease feeding the products to their pets; dispose of them in a way that prevents pets, children, and wildlife from accessing the remnants; and thoroughly clean bowls and containers. If your pet has consumed any of the products or has symptoms of aflatoxin poisoning, contact a veterinarian immediately. Learn More»
The FDA urges veterinarians treating aflatoxin poisoning to ask their clients for a diet history. Case reports can be submitted electronically through the FDA Safety Reporting Portal or by calling your state’s FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinators.
—Source: FDA & Dog Food Advisor
