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Pets & Animals/Pet Food

SUNSHINE MILLS INC: Various Dog Foods Recalled for Elevated Aflatoxin Levels

Agency Publication Date: September 4, 2020
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Summary

Sunshine Mills Inc. has voluntarily recalled 25,478 bags of Heartland Farms, Family Pet, and Paws Happy Life brand dog foods due to potentially elevated levels of aflatoxin. The affected products include various bag sizes ranging from 4 lb. to 31 lb. which were distributed across 11 states. Aflatoxin is a toxin produced by mold that can grow on corn and other grains used as ingredients in pet food. Consumers who purchased these products should stop feeding them to their pets immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

Aflatoxin can cause illness and liver damage in pets if consumed in high levels; symptoms of aflatoxin poisoning include sluggishness, vomiting, a yellowish tint to the eyes or gums, and diarrhea.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop feeding the recalled food to your pets and verify your product matches the specific brands and lot codes listed below.
  2. For Heartland Farms Grill Favorites (14 lb.), check for lot codes TB 2 4/April/2020 or TB 1 4/April/2020 and UPC 7015514299; for the 31 lb. bags, look for lot codes TA 2 4/April/2020 or TA 3 4/April/2020 and UPC 7015514301.
  3. For Family Pet Meaty Cuts (4 lb.), check for lot codes TD 1 5/April/2020 or TD 3 4/April/2020 and UPC 3225120694; for the 14 lb. bags, check TB 1 4/April/2020, TB 2 4/April/2020, or TB 3 3/April/2020 and UPC 3225118078; for 28 lb. bags, check TB 3 3/April/2020 and UPC 3225120694.
  4. For Paws Happy Life Butcher's Choice (16 lb.), check for lot codes TA 1 4/April/2020 or TA 2 4/April/2020 and UPC 3680035763.
  5. Return any affected bags to the retail store where they were purchased for a full refund.
  6. If your pet has consumed any of the recalled products and exhibits symptoms such as sluggishness, loss of appetite, vomiting, jaundice (yellowish tint to eyes/gums), or diarrhea, contact your veterinarian immediately.
  7. For additional questions regarding this recall, contact the FDA at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund upon return

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: Heartland Farms Grill Favorites for Adult Dogs (14 lb.)
Model:
V-0479-2020
UPC Codes:
7015514299
Lot Numbers:
TB 2 4/April/2020
TB 1 4/April/2020
Product: Heartland Farms Grill Favorites for Adult Dogs (31 lb.)
Model:
V-0479-2020
UPC Codes:
7015514301
Lot Numbers:
TA 2 4/April/2020
TA 3 4/April/2020
Product: Family Pet Meaty Cuts Beef, Chicken and Cheese Flavors Premium Dog Food (4 lb.)
Model:
V-0480-2020
UPC Codes:
3225120694
Lot Numbers:
TD 1 5/April/2020
TD 3 4/April/2020
Product: Family Pet Meaty Cuts Beef, Chicken and Cheese Flavors Premium Dog Food (14 lb.)
Model:
V-0480-2020
UPC Codes:
3225118078
Lot Numbers:
TB 1 4/April/2020
TB 2 4/April/2020
TB 3 3/April/2020
Product: Family Pet Meaty Cuts Beef, Chicken and Cheese Flavors Premium Dog Food (28 lb.)
Model:
V-0480-2020
UPC Codes:
3225120694
Lot Numbers:
TB 3 3/April/2020
Product: Paws Happy Life Butcher's Choice Dog Food (16 lb.)
Model:
V-0481-2020
UPC Codes:
3680035763
Lot Numbers:
TA 1 4/April/2020
TA 2 4/April/2020

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 86357
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: SUNSHINE MILLS INC
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3 products (8,818 total bags.; 6,826 total bags.; 9,834 bags.)
Distributed To: Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah
Agency Last Updated: April 12, 2021

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