Dog food sold nationwide recalled due to potentially high levels of aflatoxin, a mold byproduct
Pet food maker Sunshine Mills is voluntarily recalling some of its dog food over concerns that select products may contain "potentially elevated levels" of aflatoxin, a byproduct of mold.
According to the recall notice posted on the Food and Drug Administration website Thursday, the affected products may have levels of aflatoxin "above the acceptable limit."
The products were sold at stores nationwide under the company’s brands of Triumph, Evolve, Wild Harvest, Nurture Farms, Pure Being and Elm. (See the list of products below.)
The company said consumers who have purchased the recalled products should “discontinue use of the product and may return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund.”
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While no illnesses have been reported due to these products to date, the recall notice says aflatoxin can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities.
Sunshine Mills said none of its other pet food products are affected by the recall, and the recall is a "precautionary measure."
The family-owned company, headquartered in Red Bay, Alabama, had similar voluntary recalls last fall over aflatoxin concerns.
“Pets that have consumed any of the recalled products and exhibit symptoms of illness including sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, vomiting, yellowish tint to the eyes or gums, or diarrhea should be seen by a veterinarian,” the company said in the latest recall.
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For more information about the recall, contact Sunshine Mills Inc. customer service at 800-705-2111 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, weekdays, or by email at customer.service@sunshinemills.com.
July has been a busy month for recalls with Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreen, Tyson chicken, muffins, carrots and select McCormick seasonings among the biggest recalls.
Sunshine Mills recall 2021
The affected products all have a "best if used by date" of Feb. 11, 2022, according to the recall notice.
Triumph Wild Spirit Craft Dog Food Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe, 3.5 pounds
UPC 073657 008736
Lot code: TD2 11/Feb/2021
Triumph Wild Spirit Craft Dog Food Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe, 30 pounds
UPC: 073657 008750
Lot code: TA2 11/Feb/2021
Evolve Classic Super Premium Food for Dogs Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe, 15 pounds
UPC: 073657 380320
Lot codes: T TA1 11/Feb/2021; A2 11/Feb/2021
Wild Harvest Premium Dog Food Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe, 14 pounds
UPC: 711535 509523
Lot code: TA2 11/Feb/2021
Nurture Farms Natural Dog Food Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe, 15 pounds
UPC: 070155 113597
Lot code: TA2 11/Feb/2021
Evolve Classic Super Premium Food for Dogs Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe, 30 pounds
UPC: 073657 380313
Lot code: TA2 11/Feb/2021
Heart to Tail Pure Being Natural Dog Food Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe, 5 pounds
UPC: 4099100129441
Lot code: TD2 11/Feb/2021
Elm Pet Foods Naturals Chicken & Rice Recipe Dog Food, 40 pounds
UPC: 070155 225221
Lot code: TA1 11/Feb/2021
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Dog food recall: Sunshine Mills, Evolve recalled over mold concerns
