Cargill Animal Nutrition announced a voluntary recall of some regional poultry and calf feed, and some whole and cracked corn products because of high levels of aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a mold that grows on grain that was stressed while it was growing. Exposure to high levels of aflatoxin can cause liver failure.
The products were produced between September 6, 2011, and December 1, 2011. To see the full list of recalled products and label photos0., please visit the FDA site.
Dumor and Producer’s Price brands were distributed in 43 stores in southern Arkansas, Louisiana, southern Mississippi and eastern Texas. Showmaster and Naturewise were distributed in Louisiana and southwest Mississippi.
If you have purchased these products, return to the store for a full refund. For questions, call 1-855-225-1907.
Linda Larsen has written 28 cook books. She worked for the Pillsbury company in their test kitchens and for the Pillsbury Bake-Off. She holds a degree with High Distinction in Food Science from the University of Minnesota.
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