Safety Report: Sunshine Mills, Inc. Dog Food - recalled due to elevated levels of Aflatoxin, USA

United States

Company name: Sunshine Mills, Inc.
Brand name: Triumph, Evolve, Nature Farms, Elm and others
Product recalled: Dog Food
Reason of the recall: Elevated Levels of Aflatoxin
FDA Recall date: July 29, 2021
Recall details: Sunshine Mills, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall of certain products due to potentially elevated levels of Aflatoxin above the acceptable limit. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring by-product from the growth of Aspergillus flavus and can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities. No illnesses have been reported in association with these products to date, and no other Sunshine Mills, Inc. pet food products are affected by this announcement. Products affected by this announcement:

- Triumph® Wild Spirit Craft Dog Food Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe (3.5 Lbs.). Lot Codes: 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 Lbs.). Lot Codes: 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 (15 Lbs.). Lot Codes: Best If Used By 11 Feb 2022 Lot: Ta1 11/Feb/2021. UPC Code: 073657 380320.
- Wild Harvest® Premium Dog Food Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe (14 Lbs.). Lot Codes: Best If Used By 11 Feb 2022 Lot: Ta2 11/Feb/2021. UPC Code: 711535 509523.
- Nurture Farms® Natural Dog Food Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe (15 Lbs.). Lot Codes: Best If Used By 11 Feb 2022 Lot: Ta2 11/Feb/2021. UPC Code: 070155 113597.
- Evolve® Classic Super Premium Food For Dogs Deboned Chicken & Brown (30 Lbs.). Lot Codes: Best If Used By 11 Feb 2022 Lot: Ta2 11/Feb/2021. UPC Code: 073657 380313.
- Heart To Tail Pure Being® Natural Dog Food Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe (5 Lbs.). Lot Codes: Best If Used By 11 Feb 2022 Lot: Td2 11/Feb/2021. UPC Code: 4099100129441.
- Elm Pet Foods Naturals Chicken & Rice Recipe Dog Food (40 Lbs.). Lot Codes: Best If Used By 11 Feb 2022 Lot: Ta1 11/Feb/2021. UPC Code: 070155 225221.

The affected products were distributed in retail stores nationally. Retailers who received the recalled lots have been contacted and asked to pull these lots from their inventory and shelves. There are no other Triumph®, Evolve®, Wild Harvest®, Nurture Farms®, Pure Being®, or Elm products or other lot codes of these products affected by this recall.

While no adverse health effects related to these products have been reported, Sunshine Mills, Inc. has chosen to issue a voluntary recall of the above-referenced products as a precautionary measure in furtherance of its commitment to the safety and quality of its products. 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.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should discontinue use of the product and may return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Check the full recall details on www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sunshine-mills-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-certain-products-due-potentially-elevated-levels

Source: FDA