FDA Pet Food Recall ·

Sportmix aflatoxin recall — 70+ confirmed dog deaths

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Midwestern Pet Foods recalled certain lots of Sportmix dog and cat food produced at its Monett, Missouri plant after FDA testing detected aflatoxin levels above the regulatory tolerance. One of the largest pet-food recalls in US history. Expanded multiple times through March 2021 to cover additional brands and lots.

Impact (per FDA)

FDA reported at least 70 dog deaths and over 80 dogs ill connected to the affected products.

At a glance

Announcement date
December 30, 2020
Cause
Aflatoxin contamination
FDA classification
Class I
Pet type(s)
dog, cat

Brands affected

Affected products

  • Sportmix Premium High Energy
  • Sportmix Original Cat
  • Pro Pac Adult Mini Chunk
  • Nunn Better dog food
  • Splash Fat Cat

FDA enforcement report

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/midwestern-pet-foods-inc-expands-voluntary-recall-due-potentially-fatal-levels-aflatoxin

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Factual reference based on the FDA enforcement report cited above. Not medical or veterinary advice. If your pet has consumed a recalled product, contact your veterinarian.