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Sportmix controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2021

    Midwestern Pet Foods recalls pet food products over potential Salmonella contamination

    Recall announced

    Midwestern Pet Foods recalled certain dog and cat food products after routine sampling indicated that finished products may contain Salmonella. The recall included products under the CanineX, Earthborn Holistic, Venture, Unrefined, Sportmix Wholesomes, Pro Pac, Pro Pac Ultimates, Sportstrail, Sportmix, and Meridian brands; the article reports no human or pet illness reports to date from consumption of the recalled products.

    Company response

    • Recall — Midwestern Pet Foods

      The company initiated the recall after a routine sampling program revealed that the finished products may contain the bacteria.

    Source excerpt

    • Midwestern Pet Foods has issued a voluntary recall of certain dog and cat food brands manufactured at the company’s Monmouth, Illinois, facility because they may be contaminated with salmonella.
    • The affected products include CanineX, Earthborn Holistic, Venture, Unrefined, Sportmix Wholesomes, Pro Pac, Pro Pac Ultimates, Sportstrail, Sportmix and Meridian brand foods produced at the Indiana-based company's Monmouth, Illinois, production facility.
    • The recalled foods were distributed to retail stores nationwide and sold online with expiration dates ranging from April 2022 through September 2022.
    Source

  2. 2020

    Midwestern Pet Foods recalls Sportmix products over aflatoxin risk

    Recall announced

    Midwestern Pet Foods recalled nine lots of Sportmix pet food that may contain potentially fatal levels of aflatoxin. The FDA said it was aware of at least 28 dog deaths and eight illnesses in dogs that ate the recalled product.

    Company response

    • Recall — Midwestern Pet Foods Inc.

      The pet food company has recalled nine lots of Sportmix pet food products.

    Source excerpt

    • The FDA said it is aware of at least 28 deaths and eight illnesses in dogs that ate the recalled product.
    • Midwestern Pet Foods Inc. has recalled certain lots of Sportmix pet food products that may contain potentially fatal levels of toxin 'aflatoxin' that has been linked to the deaths of dozens of dogs.
    Source