Pet Food Brand
Midwestern Pet Foods / Sportmix
Indiana-based manufacturer of Sportmix, Pro Pac, Splash, Nunn Better, and Meridian brands, plus co-manufacturing for Earthborn Holistic. December 2020 to March 2021: one of the largest pet-food recalls in US history, following aflatoxin contamination traced to Midwestern's Monett, Missouri plant.
At a glance
- Parent company
- Midwestern Pet Foods (privately held)
- Founded
- 1926
- Headquarters
- Evansville, Indiana, USA
- Made in
- USA
- AAFCO method
- Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles
- Typical price tier
- budget
- Pet types
- Dogs, Cats
Product lines
Recall history
2020-12-30
Class ISportmix aflatoxin recall — 70+ confirmed dog deaths
Typical ingredients
Common across the brand's formulations — specific SKUs vary. Always scan the actual label.
Common questions about Midwestern Pet Foods / Sportmix
What happened with the Sportmix recall?
December 2020 through March 2021: Midwestern Pet Foods' Sportmix dry dog and cat foods were recalled after FDA testing detected aflatoxin — a mold toxin — at levels above regulatory tolerance. FDA reported at least 70 dog deaths and 80+ dogs ill. One of the largest pet-food recalls in US history. Recall was expanded multiple times as the scope of affected lots and brands widened.
Is Midwestern Pet Foods still operating?
Yes, but under significantly increased regulatory scrutiny. Midwestern still produces Sportmix, Pro Pac, Splash, Nunn Better, and Meridian brands plus contract-manufactures for Earthborn Holistic. Post-recall, the brand has been subject to FDA warning letters and import refusals on specific products. The aflatoxin event directly affected consumer trust in the Sportmix brand specifically.
Scan a specific Midwestern Pet Foods / Sportmix product
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