Sunshine Mills recalls multiple dog food brands due to aflatoxin, a mold byproduct
Sept. 2, 2020 - Sunshine Mills, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall of multiple dog food products due to elevated levels of aflatoxin that are potentially above the acceptable limit. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mold byproduct from the growth of Aspergillus flavus which can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities.
What’s Being Recalled?
Sunshine Mills Recall: Family Pet Meaty Cuts - Beef, Chicken & Cheese Flavors Premium Dog Food
4 lbs. - UPC Code: 3225120694
Lot Codes: TD3 4/APRIL/2020 and TD1 5/APRIL/2020
14 lbs. - UPC Code: 3225118078
Lot Codes: TB1 4/APRIL/2020 and TB2 4/APRIL/2020 and TB3 3/APRIL/2020
28 lbs. - UPC Code: 3225120694
Lot codes: TB3 3/APRIL/2020
Sunshine Mills Recall: Heartland Farms Grilled Favorites Dog Food - Beef, Chicken & Cheese Flavor
14 lbs. - UPC Code: 7015514299
Lot Codes: TB1 4/APRIL/2020 and TB2 4/APRIL/2020
31 lbs. - UPC Code: 7015514301
Lot Codes: TA2 4/APRIL/2020 and TA3 4/APRIL/2020
Sunshine Mills Recall: Paws Happy Life Butcher's Choice Dog Food
16 lbs. - UPC Code: 3680035763
Lot Codes: TA1 4/APRIL/2020 and TA2 4/APRIL/2020
What Caused the Recall?
The potential for aflatoxin levels above the acceptable limit in these products was discovered by routine sampling performed by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, showing that a sample of a single 4-pound bag of one lot of the product contained elevated levels of aflatoxin.
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.
While no adverse health effects related to these products have been reported, Sunshine Mills, Inc. has chosen to issue a voluntary recall of these products, as a precautionary measure in furtherance of its commitment to the safety and quality of its products.
Symptoms to look for:
Pets that have consumed any of the 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.
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 Family Pet, Heartland Farms, or Paws Happy Life products or other lot codes of these products affected by this precautionary recall.
This is a voluntary recall being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to Do?
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 additinal information, contact Sunshine Mills, Inc. Customer Service at 800-705-2111 from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Central Time, Monday through Friday, or by email at customer.service@sunshinemills.com.