Petrus Feed and Seed Stores, Inc. of Alexandria, Louisiana has announced a voluntary dog food recall involving one of its products due to contamination with aflatoxin.

The event was reported by the Food and Drug Administration in a news bulletin dated December 14, 2011.

The affected dry kibble products were manufactured by Cargill at its manufacturing facility located in LeCompte, Louisiana between December 1, 2010 and December 1, 2011.

The recall only applies to the company’s 21% Dog Food, packaged in 40 lb Petrus Feed bags with the following packaging date codes (lot numbers) 4K1011 through 4K1307.

Updated lot numbers are 4K1011 through 4K1335.

Aflatoxin is a toxin produced by a certain species of mold commonly found in cereal grains.

FDA claims no illnesses have been reported.

What to Watch For

According to a previous FDA news release…

“Pets that have consumed any of the above 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.”

What to Do

You can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.

Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.

According to the FDA bulletin, Petrus Feed and Seed Store, Inc. is implementing this recall as a precautionary measure.

Consumers are urged to return affected products – whether or not the packages have been opened – to their place of purchase for a full refund.

For more information, consumers should contact 318-443-2259, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday, 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

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O’Neal’s Feeders Supply of Deridder, Louisiana has announced a voluntary dog food recall involving one of its products due to contamination with aflatoxin.

The event was reported by the Associated Press on December 12, 2011 and involved products distributed in Louisiana and Texas.

The FDA has confirmed the Cargill recall in its latest news bulletin.

Aflatoxin is a toxin produced by a certain species of mold commonly found in cereal grains.

The products were manufactured between December 1, 2010 and December 1, 2011.

According to the Associated Press, no illnesses have been reported.

What to Watch For

According to a previous FDA news release…

“Pets that have consumed any of the above 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.”

What to Do

You can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.

Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.

O’Neal’s Feeders Supply has suggested consumers return the recalled dog food for a full refund.

For more information, call the company at 800-256-2769.

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According to the Associated Press, Advanced Animal Nutrition of Thayer, Missouri has today announced a voluntary dog food recall involving three of its products due to contamination with aflatoxin.

The event was initially announced by the FDA on December 8, 2011 and later updated by a second news bulletin dated December 13, 2011 (republished February 2, 2012).

The recall includes the 50-pound bags of the following products:

• Dog Power Hunters Formula 27-14
• Dog Power Adult Maintenance Formula 21-12
• Dog Power Hi-Pro Performance Formula 26-18

The contaminated products were apparently distributed in Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana.

Aflatoxin is a toxin produced by a certain species of mold commonly found in cereal grains.

The affected products originally included Lot Codes K0004 through K1322. However, the updated bulletin now includes Lot Codes 4K1004 through 4K1322.

What to Watch For

According to the above FDA news release…

“Pets that have consumed any of the above 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.”

What to Do

You can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.

Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.

Advanced Animal Nutrition has suggested consumers return the recalled dog food to the store where it was bought for a full refund.

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Notes and Updates

12/09/2011 Original article
02/02/2012 Article updated

Cargill has announced a voluntary dog food recall involving two of its brands due to contamination with aflatoxin.

Both River Run and Marksman dry dog foods were produced at Cargill’s Lecompte, Louisiana plant.

The recall includes 13 states and 2 territories: Kansas, Missouri, Northeast Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Western Kentucky, Southeast Indiana, Southern Illinois, Hawaii, and limited areas of Florida, California Guam, and the Virgin Islands.

The FDA has confirmed the Cargill recall in its latest news bulletin.

Aflatoxin is a toxin produced by a certain species of mold commonly found in cereal grains.

The products listed have Lot Codes 4K0335 through 4K0365, 4K1001 through 4K1335, LL0335 through LL0365, and LL1001 through LL1335 on the tag or bag and include:

• River Run Professional Formula 27-18 Dog Food 50#
• River Run 21% Protein Dog Food (50# and 40#)
• River Run Hi-NRG 24-20 Dog Food 50#
• River Run Hi-Pro No-Soy Dog Food (50# and 40#)
• Marksman 28-18 Dog Food 40#
• Marksman 24-20 Dog Food 40#
• Marksman 20-10 Dog Food (50# and 40#)

What to Watch For

According to Cargill…

“Exposure to excessive levels of aflatoxin, especially over extended periods of time, can lead to reduced liver function.

Call your veterinarian if your dog has had a product that may have contained aflatoxin and exhibits sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, vomiting, diarrhea, or yellowing of the eyes or gums.”

What to Do

If a dog shows any of these signs, consumers should stop feeding the suspected products immediately — and consult a veterinarian.

You can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.

Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.

Cargill has suggested consumers return any unused portion of the recalled dog food to the store where it was bought for a full refund. For more information, call the company at 855-460-1532.

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The product, Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy dry dog food, has a Use By or Expiration Date of February 5 or 6, 2013.

This dog food has already been retrieved from store shelves. No illnesses have been reported in association with this production lot to date, and no other Iams pet food products are involved.

While no health effects related to this product have been reported, P&G retrieved this product as a precautionary measure.

Consumers who purchased the product listed should stop using the product and discard it and contact Iams at the number below for a replacement voucher.

Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring by-product from the growth of Aspergillus flavus and can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities.

Pets which have consumed this product 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.

What to Do

If a dog shows any of these signs, consumers should immediately stop feeding the suspected products — and consult a vet.

So, take precautions. And be sure to tell everyone you know.

You can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.

Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.

For further information or a product replacement or refund contact P&G toll-free at 866-908-1569 (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST) or visit www.iams.com.

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