Sunshine Mills Recalls Multiple Brands Of Dog Food

A wide-ranging voluntary recall has been initiated by Sunshine Mills, Inc. on a variety of the different dog foods it manufactures. The concern is with elevated levels of Aflatoxin "above the acceptable limit". While Aflatoxin is a naturally-occurring product from the growth of Aspergillus Flavus, it can be harmful to pets if consumed in large quantities.

Sunshine Mills, Inc. manufactures a number of different dog food products. The brand names included in the recall (the names consumers would see on store shelves) include Triumph, Evolve, Wild Harvest, Nurture Farms, Pure Being, and Elm.

Here's a run-down of the dog food products included in the recall; the full list is available on the United States Food and Drug Administrations website:

Triumph Wild Spirit Craft Dog Food Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe: 3.5 pound package - Best if used by 11 FEB 2022 - LOT TD2 11/FEB/2021 - UPC Code: 073657 008736
Triumph Wild Spirit Craft Dog Food Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe: 30 pound package - Best if used by 11 FEB 2022 - LOT TA2 11/FEB/2021 - UPC Code: 073657 008750
Evolve Classic Super Premium Food For Dogs Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe: 15 pound package - Best if used by 11 FEB 2022 - LOT TA1 11/FEB/2021 - UPC Code: 073657 380320
Evolve Classic Super Premium Food For Dogs Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe: 15 pound package - Best if used by 11 FEB 2022 - LOT TA2 11/FEB/2021 - UPC Code: 073657 380320
Wild Harvest Premium Dog Food Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe: 14 pound package - Best if used by 11 FEB 2022 - LOT TA2 11/FEB/2021 - UPC Code: 711535 509523
Nurture Farms Natural Dog Food Debones Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe: 15 pound package - Best if used by 11 FEB 2022 - LOT TA2 11/FEB/2021 - UPC Code: 070155 113597
Evolve Classic Super Premium Food For Dogs Debones Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe: 30 pound package - Best if used by 11 FEB 2022 - LOT TA2 11/FEB/2021 - UPC Code: 073657 380313
Heart To Tail Pure Being Natural Dog Food Debones Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe: 5 pound package - Best if used by 11 FEB 2022 - LOT TD2 11/FEB/2021 - UPC Code: 4099100129441
Elm Pet Foods Naturals Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe: 40 pound package - Best if used by 11 FEB 2022 - LOT TA1 11/FEB/2021 - UPC Code: 070155 225221

At the present time, there have been no health issues reported in connection with the dog food products included in the recall. Consumers are urged not to feed the recalled dog foods to their pets. The U.S. FDS lists signs of Aflatoxin problems you should watch for - including sluggishness, lethargy, a reluctance to eat, vomiting, yellowish tint to the eyes or gums, and diarrhea.

If you believe you have the affected dog food, discontinue use immediately. Return the unused portion to the store where it was purchased. Additional questions can be directed at the Sunshine Mills, Inc., Customer Service hotline: 800-705-2111.

Here is a look at some of the product labels as sourced by the FDA:

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Stephen Tanko

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