On December 6, 2011, two companies issued dog food recalls.
Recall 1: Cargill River Run & Marksman
Cargill is recalling some packages of dog food under their River Run and Marksman brands due to higher than allowed aflatoxin levels. The foods to watch out for are:
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Product |
Size |
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Professional Formula River Run Hi-NRG 24-20 Dog Food |
50 lb. bag |
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River Run Professional Formula 27-18 Dog Food |
50 lb. bag |
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River Run 21% Protein Dog Food |
40 lb. bag & 50 lb. bag
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River Run Hi-Pro No-Soy Dog Food |
40 lb. bag & 50 lb. bag
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Marksman Dog Food 24% Protein 20% Fat |
40 lb. bag |
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Marksman Dog Food 20% Protein 10% Fat |
40 lb. bag & 50 lb. bag
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Marksman 28% Protein 18% Fat |
40 lb. bag |
Bags affected by the recall have Packaging Date Codes (lot numbers) 4K0335 through 4K0365, LL0335 through LL0365, 4K1001 through 4K1335, and LL1001 thorugh LL1335.The affected products were distributed in Arkansas, California, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and the US Virgin Islands.
If you have any of these bags, stop feeding it to your dog immediately. Return the bags, even if they're opened, to the original place of purchase for a full refund. If you have any questions, contact Cargill directly at 855-460-1532. Keep reading for symptoms of aflatoxin illness you should watch for if you have fed your dog one of these foods.
Recall 2: Iams
Last week, Iams quietly pulled some dog foods from shelves. The recall is now official, with lots more details for consumers. The food being recalled is their ProActive Health Smart Puppy dry food due to higher than normal aflatoxin levels also. The bags to watch for are:
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Size |
Code Date |
UPC Code |
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7 lb. bag |
12784177I6 |
1901402305 |
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8 lb. bag |
12794177D2 & 12794177D3
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1901410208 |
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17.5 lb. bag |
12794177K1 & 12794177K2
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1901401848 |
Though Iams has pulled this product from shelves, some may have been purchased already. The affected bags were distributed in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Maine, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. If you have one of the affected bags, stop feeding it to your dog immediately. Throw it away and call Iams at 866-908-1569 for a replacement voucher.
Symptoms of aflatoxin illness
Both recalls are due to higher than acceptable aflatoxin levels. No illnesses have been reported connected to either recall. Symptoms of aflatoxin illness are lethargy, reluctance to eat, yellow tint to eyes or gums, vomiting, or diarrhea. If your dog shows these symptoms and has eaten this food, call your vet immediately.
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