The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled certain varieties of Sportmix pet food due to toxic levels of aflatoxin. Regulators said on Wednesday that they are aware of at least 28 dogs that died from the toxic fungus and at least eight that became ill.
Alfatoxin is produced by a fungus that can grow on corn and other grains used as ingredients in pet food. The Missouri Department of Agriculture tested samples of Sportmix varieties and found very high levels of the toxin.
Symptoms of alfatoxin poisoning in pets include sluggishness, loss of appetite, vomiting, jaundice and / or diarrhea. Those whose pets have eaten Sportmix products are advised to call the veterinarian, especially if their animals show symptoms.
According to the FDA, there is no evidence that humans who manipulate food are at risk of alfatoxin poisoning. For more information about the recall, click here.
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