Alert: FDA Warns Sunshine Mills Due to Safety Violations – Multiple Brands
Maker: Sunshine Mills Cause: Violations of the FDA’s Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements for animal food Announcement: FDA notice on March 7, 2022 (archived here) What was warned: Sunshine Mills Brands The FDA's report does not specify which brands are linked to the…
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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, Mycotoxin
- Recall date
- May 15, 2022
- Distribution
- See notice
- Type
- Advisory
- Status
- Ongoing
Why was it recalled?
Maker: Sunshine Mills
Cause: Violations of the FDA’s Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements for animal food
Announcement: FDA notice on March 7, 2022 (archived here)
What was warned:
Sunshine Mills Brands
The FDA's report does not specify which brands are linked to the warning, but Sunshine Mills produces the following brands: Evolve Nurture Farms Triumph Veterinary Select Paula Deen Home Cookin’ Meaty Treats Sportsman’s Pride Hunter’s Special Pup Corn Plus Pet Life Crunchin’ Bones Dr. Dental Fresh Chews
Other Brands Affected
Other products might also be affected since Sunshine…
Other Brands Affected
Other products might also be affected since Sunshine Mills “co-packs” food and treats for several other (unspecified) brands. Pet food makers are not required to disclose sub-contractor information, so it's unclear which other brands may be impacted.
Partial List of Inspection Findings
FDA investigators noted significant violations of Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements. Key findings include:
- Elevated aflatoxin levels (32.7 ppb) in a sample of Evolve Chicken and Rice Dog Formula, indicating a failure in ingredient testing preventive control.
- Failure to follow manufacturer’s mycotoxin test kit instructions and the company’s SOPs for sample preparation in grain analysis.
- Inadequate maintenance of animal food contact surfaces, leading to contamination risks.
- Poor plant cleanliness and repair, contributing to potential food adulteration.
These violations underscore serious lapses in safety protocols at Sunshine Mills.
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Primary source
This recall is documented in the official notice. Read the recall announcement →