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FDA Dog Food Recall as 28 Pets Die After Eating Toxic Midwestern Products

At least 28 dogs have died and another eight fallen ill after consuming poisonous pet food that is now being urgently recalled by regulators.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling certain Sportmix products after batches were found to contain potentially fatal levels of aflatoxin.

Aflatoxin is a toxin produced by mold that can grow on corn and other grains used as ingredients in pet food.

Symptoms can include sluggishness, loss of appetite, vomiting, jaundice, and diarrhea. Pets may also suffer liver damage but not show symptoms, the FDA said.

Both cat and dog food products are among those being recalled. No cat or human illnesses have been reported, the FDA notes. The items were sold nationally and online.

The names and lot codes, which may be found on the back of the items, of the products being recalled are:

50# Sportmix Energy Plus Lots Exp 03/02/22/05/L2, 03/02/22/05/L3, 03/03/22/05/L2 44# Sportmix Energy Plus Lots 03/02/22/05/L3 50# Sportmix Premium High Energy Lots 03/03/22/05/L3 44# Sportmix Premium High Energy Lots 03/03/22/05/L3 31# Sportmix Original Cat Lots 03/03/22/05/L3 15# Sportmix Original Cat Lots 03/03/22/05/L2, 03/03/22/05/L3