Sunshine Mills Recalling 4 Dog Foods Over Potential Salmonella Contamination
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Potential salmonella contamination has forced Sunshine Mills Inc. to voluntarily recall some of its dog food that's been sold online and at retailers in 14 states.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Sunshine Mills is recalling four types of dog food after its distributor, Fleet Wholesale Supply Company, found out that a sample of Sprout Sporting Dog Food tested positive for salmonella. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture's routine testing detected the bacteria.
So far, no human or pet illnesses have been attributed to the possibly contaminated food, the FDA says.
Here are the products Sunshine Mills is recalling. You can find the information on the back of each bag of food.
Sportsman's Pride Professional Formula 30/20 Dog Food
Size: 40 pounds
Best by date: 7 Oct. 2021
Lot number: TI1 07/Oct/2020
UPC code: 7015510184
States: Mississippi, Florida, Tennessee, Louisiana, Virginia, North Carolina, Texas
Sprout Sporting Dog Food
Size: 5 pounds
Best by date: 6 Oct. 2021
Lot number: TE1 06/Oct/2020
UPC code: 7015505101
States: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota
Sprout Sporting Dog Food
Size: 40 pounds
Best by date: 6 Oct. 2021
Lot number: TI3 06/Oct/2020
UPC code: 7015505100
States: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota
Intimidator Chicken & Rice Formula Dog Food 30/20
Size: 16 pounds
Best by date: 6 Oct. 2021
Lot number: TA1 06/Oct/2020
UPC code: 7015541002
States: Texas, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama
Intimidator Chicken & Rice Formula Dog Food 30/20
Size: 40 pounds
Best by date: 6 Oct. 2021
Lot number: TA1 06/Oct/2020
UPC code: 5216631214
States: Texas, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama
FRM Gold Select High Performance Dog Food
Size: 50 pounds
Best by date: 6 Oct. 2021
Lot number: TA1 06/Oct/2020
UPC code: 1549905873
States: Georgia, Florida
The retailers selling these lots of food have been asked to take them off their shelves, the FDA says. Anyone who's currently feeding their dog these foods should stop right away. Dog owners who haven't opened the food yet can return it for a refund. Anyone with questions can contact Sunshine Mills at (800) 705-2111 or here.
Salmonella-tainted food poses dangers to both pets who eat it and the humans who handle it, which is why we should always wash our hands after feeding our pets. In dogs, salmonella can lead to vomiting, nausea, lethargy, diarrhea (including bloody diarrhea), fever, abdominal pain, and lack of appetite, according to the FDA.
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Also important: Otherwise healthy pets can transmit salmonella poisoning to other humans and animals.
For humans, salmonella poisoning can cause vomiting, diarrhea (including bloody diarrhea), nausea, abdominal pain, and fever, the FDA says. In more serious cases, it can lead to endocarditis, arterial infections, muscle pain, arthritis, eye irritation, and urinary tract problems.
If your dog is experiencing any symptoms of poisoning, contact your veterinarian. If you or another person in your home is going through human symptoms, get ahold of a doctor.