Certain varieties of Sportmix pet food have been recalled after 28 dogs died and eight more became sick, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Wednesday.
According to the FDA, the pet food contained “potentially fatal” levels of a toxin called aflatoxin that is produced by the mould Aspergillus flavus, which can grow on corn and other grains that are used as ingredients in pet food.
If the toxin is ingested, pets can experience symptoms such as “sluggishness, loss of appetite, vomiting, jaundice, and/or diarrhoea,” the report said, adding that ingestion can be fatal in severe cases.
The FDA also warned that pets who consume the toxin may experience liver damage but not show any symptoms.
In the report, the agency said it is alerting both pet owners and veterinarians about the pet food products, which are manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc.
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