FDA sends warning letter to a pet food manufacturer, saying the brand's foods are thought to be linked to more than 130 pet deaths and 220 pet illnesses.
The recent inspections of four of Midwestern's plants were conducted in response to pet food recalls made by the company earlier this year, according to the FDA. The inspections"revealed evidence of significant violations" of regulations meant to keep pet food safe.Sportmix dry dog food in January, after the FDA found it contained levels of aflatoxin as high as 558 parts per billion, when 20 parts per billion is the limit.
The agency discovered that"Midwestern’s food safety program appears inadequate to significantly minimize or prevent Salmonella in its pet food." As of Aug. 9, the FDA said it"is aware of more than 130 pet deaths and more than 220 pet illnesses that may be linked to eating brands of pet food manufactured by Midwestern."
The number of deaths and illnesses could be higher, the agency said, adding that not all of the cases have been confirmed to be aflatoxin poisoning. Now, Midwestern has 15 days to respond to the FDA's warning letter, explaining how they will correct violations, or the company could face legal action. Midwestern did not respond to multiple requests for comment from NBC News.
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