A pet food recall is widening after the Food and Drug Administration announced that more than two dozen dogs died after eating Sportmix brand dry kibble. The statement issued on Monday said that the suspect is aflatoxin, a byproduct of a corn mold Aspergillus flavus, which at high levels can kill pets. 13 янв. 2021 г.
What brand of dog food is making dogs sick?
The FDA first issued a recall of Sportmix food in December 2020 after at least 28 dogs died and eight others fell ill from products with high levels of toxic mold. The company was also forced to recall various products in January after at least 70 dogs had died.
What dog food from China is killing dogs?
announced a recall of certain lots of Sportmix pet food products after FDA was alerted about reports of at least 28 dogs that have died and eight that have fallen ill after consuming the recalled Sportmix pet food.
What ingredient in dog food is killing dogs?
So what is ethoxyquin, exactly? The synthetic compound ethoxyquin is an artificial preservative. It's commonly used in dog foods, even after it has been noted to increase the risk of toxicity in dogs, but that is not its only attribute. On top of that, ethoxyquin is also used as a pesticide.
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