Take care! 70 dogs die after eating contaminated food from famous brands
A company of pet food recalled products from physical stores and online after over 70 dogs died and another 80 will be ill, according to reports.
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asked veterinarians and dog owners to avoid a variety of Pet food in the Midwest.
According to the FDA, Dog food of this brand may contain dangerous levels of aflatoxin, toxins created by certain types of mold that have been found in Sportmix food packages, Business Insider reported.
The company issued its first voluntary withdrawal in late December after the first clinics showed the presence of aflatoxin, when at least 28 dogs had died and 8 others became ill.
Foods suspected of being contaminated and marked for recall include Sportstrail, Nunn Better dry dog, Sportmix, Splash, Sportstrail, Pro Pac Originals and cat food.
Pet food in the Midwest produces pet food in Oklahoma and distributes it to retailers and online suppliers in 10 states across the country.
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In addition to the foods listed above, Pet food in the Midwest extended the recall on Monday to include dry products and cat food that were made from corn. Food will expire on or before July 9, 2022.
FDA He warned that aflatoxin poisoning could cause “slowness, loss of appetite, vomiting, jaundice (yellowish tinge in the eyes, gums or skin due to liver damage) and / or diarrhea”, long-term liver damage and death.
In a press release, Midwestern Pet Foods Inc. said that, being a family business of the fourth generation for almost 100 years, it is committed to ensuring the production of pet food that is nutritious and safe.
The company added that it has not had a recall of the products throughout its history as a pet food organization until recently.
Although it has not been confirmed that all deaths were caused by the dangerous toxin and that there were no human diseases, the FDA has recommended that people wash their hands after handling food.
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The agency urged retailers to continue to keep Midwestern Pet Foods pet food from stopping or donating and to contact customers to whom they sold the products, if possible.
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