Maisie Jane’s Smooth Almond Butter is being recalled for high levels of aflatoxin, which is a toxin produced by fungi that grows on peanuts and other crops. There is no mention of any illnesses related to the consumption of this product, because this recall was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page and not on … Read more
Tampico Spice Company Cayenne Pepper is being recalled because it contains elevated levels of aflatoxin, a toxin that can be carcinogenic. This recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement page, so there is no mention of any adverse events having been reported. The recalling firm is Tampico Spice Company Inc. of Los Angeles, California. … Read more
Triumph Evolve dog food, along with other brands, are being recalled for elevated aflatoxin levels. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring by-product from the bacteria Aspergillus flavus that grows on grains. It can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities. No illnesses have been reported to the company in connection with this recall. The … Read more
At least 110 pets are dead after eating aflatoxin contaminated pet food, according to the FDA. The FDA and several state departments of agriculture are investigating certain products manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods that may contain potentially fatal levels of the toxin. A recall was issued on December 30, 2020 for several varieties of those … Read more
The recall of Sportmix dog and cat food for high aflatoxin levels has been expanded to include more products. Midwestern Pet Foods of Evansville, Indiana is expanding the December 30, 2020 recall to include all dog and cat food products that are made with corn and that were manufactured at the company’s Chickasha Operations Facility … Read more
Midwestern Pet Foods of Evansville, Indiana is recalling Sportmix Dog and Cat Food in different varieties because they contain levels of Aflatoxin, which can be deadly to pets, that are over acceptable limits. These products were sold nationally to online distributors and to retail stores. Some illnesses and deaths of dogs have been reported in … Read more
The Sunshine Mills dog food recall for aflatoxin has been updated with more brands. This is an expansion of the recall initiated September 2, 2020. The FDA has determined that more corn-based pet food products produced between April 3 and April 5, 2020 may contain corn from a single load of corn with elevated aflatoxin … Read more
Three different brands of Sunshine Mills pet foods are being recalled for elevated aflatoxin levels. Aflatoxin is a mold that can be harmful to pets if consumed in large quantities. No problems or issues have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The potential for aflatoxin levels above the acceptable … Read more
Cargill’s animal nutrition business is recalling some Southern States feed because it contains aflatoxin levels that are above the FDA’s action levels. Aflatoxin is a fungus that grows on several agricultural products, including corn and tree nuts. This toxin has “acute and chronic adverse effects and health consequences” for all species and all ages of … Read more
Hy-Vee, Inc. is recalling certain bags of dog food due to elevated levels of aflatoxin, a chemical contaminant found in corn. Consumers who have purchased these products should not feed them to their dogs. Aflatoxins cause cancer in animals, but are allowed at extremely low levels in nuts, seeds and legumes because the U.S. Food … Read more