Sunshine Mills, Inc. Issues Recall of Some Dog Food Products Due to Potentially Elevated Levels of Aflatoxin
Company Announcement Date: 02/09/2020
Product Type: Dog Food
Reason for Announcement: Elevated levels of aflatoxin
Company Name: Sunshine Mills, Inc.
Brand Name: Family Pet, Heartland Farms, Paws Happy Life
Reason for Recall
Sunshine Mills, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall of certain dog food products due to levels of aflatoxin that are potentially above the acceptable limit. 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.
Aflatoxin Information
Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mold by-product from the growth of Aspergillus flavus and can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities.
Illnesses Reported
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.
Product Information
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.
Products affected by this announcement:
FAMILY PET® MEATY CUTS BEEF CHICKEN & CHEESE FLAVORS PREMIUM DOG FOOD
- Size: 4 lb.
- Lot Codes:
- TD3 4/APRIL/2020
- TD1 5/APRIL/2020
- UPC Code:
- 3225120694
- Lot Codes:
- Size: 14 lb.
- Lot Codes:
- TB1 4/APRIL/2020
- TB2 4/APRIL/2020
- TB3 3/APRIL/2020
- UPC Code:
- 3225118078
- Lot Codes:
- Size: 28 lb.
- Lot Code:
- TB3 3/APRIL/2020
- UPC Code:
- 3225120694
- Lot Code:
HEARTLAND FARMS® GRILLED FAVORITES BEEF CHICKEN & CHEESE FLAVOR
- Size: 14 lb.
- Lot Code:
- TB1 4/APRIL/2020
- TB2 4/APRIL/2020
- UPC Code:
- 7015514299
- Lot Code:
- Size: 31 lb.
- Lot Code:
- TA2 4/APRIL/2020
- TA3 4/APRIL/2020
- UPC Code:
- 7015514301
- Lot Code:
PAWS HAPPY LIFE® BUTCHER’S CHOICE DOG FOOD
- Size: 16 lb.
- Lot Code:
- TA1 4/APRIL/2020
- TA2 4/APRIL/2020
- UPC Code:
- 3680035763
- Lot Code:
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.
This is a voluntary recall being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What You Should Do
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.
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.
Contact
Consumers may contact Sunshine Mills, Inc. Customer Service by:
Phone: (800) 705-2111 from 7AM to 4PM Central Time, Monday through Friday
Email: customer.service@sunshinemills.com for additional information.
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