Sunshine Mills has issued recall of dog food due to potential aflatoxin

Sunshine Mills, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall of certain products due to potentially elevated levels of Aflatoxin above the acceptable limit. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring by-product from the growth of Aspergillus flavus and can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities. No illnesses have been reported in association with these products to date, and no other Sunshine Mills, Inc. pet food products are affected by this announcement.

Products affected by this announcement
Product Name
Size
Best By Date - Lot Code - UPC Code:

ELM PET FOODS NATURALS CHICKEN & RICE RECIPE DOG FOOD
40 lbs.
Best if used By 11 Feb 2022, Lot: TA1 11/Feb/2021, 070155 225221

EVOLVE® CLASSIC SUPER PREMIUM FOOD FOR DOGS DEBONED CHICKEN & BROWN RICE RECIPE
15 lbs.
Best if used By 11 Feb 2022, Lot: TA1 11/Feb/2021, 073657 380320
Best if used By 11 Feb 2022, Lot: TA2 11/Feb/2021,073657 380320

EVOLVE® CLASSIC SUPER PREMIUM FOOD FOR DOGS DEBONED CHICKEN & BROWN RICE RECIPE
30 lbs.
Best if used By 11 Feb 2022, Lot: TA2 11/Feb/2021, 073657 380313

HEART TO TAIL PURE BEING® NATURAL DOG FOOD DEBONED CHICKEN & BROWN RICE RECIPE
5 lbs.
Best if used By 11 Feb 2022, Lot: TD2 11/Feb/2021, 4099100129441

NURTURE FARMS® NATURAL DOG FOOD DEBONED CHICKEN & BROWN RICE RECIPE
15 lbs.
Best if used By 11 Feb 2022, Lot: TA2 11/Feb/2021, 070155 113597

TRIUMPH® WILD SPIRIT CRAFT DOG FOOD DEBONED CHICKEN & BROWN RICE RECIPE
3.5 lbs.
Best if used By 11 Feb 2022, Lot: TD2 11/Feb/2021, 073657 008736

TRIUMPH® WILD SPIRIT CRAFT DOG FOOD DEBONED CHICKEN & BROWN RICE RECIPE
30 lbs.
Best if used By 11 Feb 2022, Lot: TA2 11/Feb/2021, 073657 008750

WILD HARVEST® PREMIUM DOG FOOD CHICKEN & BROWN RICE RECIPE
14 lbs.
Best if used By 11 Feb 2022, Lot: TA2 11/Feb/2021, 711535 509523

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The affected products were distributed in retail stores nationally. Retailers who received the recalled lots have been contacted and asked to pull these lots from their inventory and shelves. There are no other Triumph®, Evolve®, Wild Harvest®, Nurture Farms®, Pure Being®, or Elm products or other lot codes of these products affected by this recall.

While no adverse health effects related to these products have been reported, Sunshine Mills, Inc. has chosen to issue a voluntary recall of the above-referenced products as a precautionary measure in furtherance of its commitment to the safety and quality of its products. Pets that have consumed any of the above recalled products and exhibit symptoms of illness including sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, vomiting, yellowish tint to the eyes or gums, or diarrhea should be seen by a veterinarian.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should discontinue use of the product and may return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, contact Sunshine Mills, Inc. customer service at (800) 705-2111 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, or by email at customer.service@sunshinemills.com.

This is a voluntary recall being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.