This pet food brand is still on sale after being linked to 130 deaths and 220 diseases, the FDA warns
After almost a year of investigation, the FDA and the Veterinary Medicine Center published a non-non-sense warning to the manufacturer.
Unfortunately for manyanimals owners and their animals, two popularanimal food Brands manufactured by Midwestern Pet Food seem likely to blame a remarkable number of recent diseases - and even deaths - amongcats And dogs. And, it seems that these foods have still not been removed from all stores or retailers online.
Ina warning letter Posted last week, the United States Center for Veterinary Medicine has announced that various state-of-the-art health agencies have received "many consumption complaints" since December 2020 on pets becoming sick after Having eaten holistic and sporting marks of earth blood and cat food.
This is due to the presence ofaflatoxinwhich toFood and Drug Administration in the United States (FDA) says that "the toxins produced by the moldAspergillus flavus This can grow on pet food ingredients such as corn, peanuts and other grains. At high levels, aflatoxins can cause disease (aflatoxicosis), liver and death damage in domestic animals. Toxins can be present even if there is no visible mold on pet food. "
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The notable symptoms of aflatoxin poisoning in animals include lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting, liver damage (as evidenced by yellow-ish eyes, gums, gums or skin) , unexplained bruises or bleeding and / or diarrhea, FDA notes. Adding: "In some cases, aflatoxins can affect blood clotting and cause long-term liver problems and / or death. Some pets can suffer liver damage without showing any sign in the early stages of poisoning Aflatoxin and continue to eat contaminated foods, they can die suddenly. "
In the letter of warning issued in Midwestern Pet Food, representatives of the Oklahoma Ministry of Agriculture confirmed the presence of toxin during SportMix High Engine dog food samples with dates of Expiration of February 6, 2022 and March 3, 2022. Subsequent analyzes were made to the plants of Midwestern pet food in Illinois, Missouri, New York and Indiana between February and May 2021, who also found aflatoxin.
While the FDA notes that Midwestern's FDA has submitted forms to demonstrate the corrective actions they have taken, the letter claims that the company has not proved that they have taken appropriate controls for prevent the occurrence of the future contamination of aflatoxin as well asSalmonella.
In addition, a quick search from Google shows that retailers like Amazon are still selling stocks of some of the 20 holistic and sports earth products that have been recalled. (To check if you have one of the specific recalled lot numbers, gohere.)
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