Alert: FDA warns Midwestern Pet Foods
Maker: Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. Cause: Safety Violations Announcement: FDA warning dated August 9, 2021 (archived here) What was alerted: CanineX, Earthborn Holistic, Meridian, Nunn Better, Pro Pac, Pro Pac Ultimates, Splash, Sportmix, Sportmix Wholesomes, Sportstrail,…
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FDA Advisory · Do not feed this product
The FDA has warned the public about this product. Stop feeding it and check the affected lots below while the investigation continues.
- Brand
- See notice
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin
- Recall date
- Aug 17, 2021
- Distribution
- See notice
- Type
- Advisory
- Status
- Ongoing
Why was it recalled?
Maker: Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc.
Cause: Safety Violations
Announcement: FDA warning dated August 9, 2021 (archived here)
What was alerted: CanineX, Earthborn Holistic, Meridian, Nunn Better, Pro Pac, Pro Pac Ultimates, Splash, Sportmix, Sportmix Wholesomes, Sportstrail, Unrefined
On August 17, 2021, the FDA issued a formal warning to Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc., following inspections that revealed serious violations at their manufacturing plants. The conditions at these facilities were likely linked to the illness or death of hundreds of dogs and cats. Cause of FDA Action
The FDA found…
The FDA found SPORTMiX branded products with aflatoxin levels as high as 558 ppb, far exceeding the safe limit of 20 ppb. The FDA considers aflatoxin levels above 20 ppb in pet food to be potentially fatal or injurious to pet health, rendering the products adulterated.
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Primary source
This recall is documented in the official notice. Read the recall announcement →