Iams has released another food recall. On Dec. 6 Proctor Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) announced they are voluntarily recalling a single production lot of Iams brand dog food.
The number of recalls is more than a tidbit scary as it has happened more than a few times within the last year. The reason for recent reacall is due to aflatoxin, a mold-like growth that stems from the growth of aspergillus flavus and can be toxic to pets. Often aflatoxin is related to liver damage and cancer.
Elevated aflatoxin levels could be a very dangerous situation. Read additional information on aflatoxin here.
Read more on Iams earlier Pet Food Recall
According to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announcement, the affected product is described as follows:
Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy dry dog food, with Use By or Expiration Dates of Feb. 5 or Feb. 6, 2013. Size bags included in the recall are: 7.0 lb (Code Date12784177I6, UPC Code 1901402305), 8.0 lb (Code Dates 12794177D2 and 12794177D3, UPC Code 1901410208) and 17.5 lb bags (Code Dates 12794177K1 and 12794177K2, UPC Code 1901401848).
The recalled dog food lot was distributed to a limited number of retailers in states on the east coast of the U.S., Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Maine, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia.
The Iams product has been pulled from store shelves, according to the FDA release. No illnesses have been reported that are associated with this pet food recall. Pet owners should be aware of lethargy combined with little desire to eat, vomiting, yellowish tint to the eyes or gums, or diarrhea. See your vet immediately should your dog display these symtoms.
Any consumer who had purchased from this lot of Iams dog foods should not feed their dog this product and discard the pet food.
Alternatives to Commercial Dog Food
Yet another recall brings up the highly controversial pet food industry standards. Pet owners should do their research on the commercial pet food industry. Watch this informative documentary called a Pet Food: A Dog’s Breakfast
Suggested dog food recipes books: Dr. Becker’s Real Food for Dogs and Cats Simple Homemade Food
Make your dog treats: Pumpkin Dog Treats
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