A United States producer of frozen meat products that ships nationally has voluntarily recalled two and five pound packages of its product containing ground beef. Sample tests have shown traces of two potentially harmful forms of bacteria.
NEW YORK The FDA is expanding a recall for dry pet food after more than 70 pets have died and dozens of others have gotten sick.
The manufacturer of Sportmix pet foods first recalled some products last month after it was discovered it may contain deadly levels of a type of mold.
As of Monday, the FDA said it is aware of more than 70 pets that have died and more than 80 that have gotten sick after eating Sportmix pet food.
The FDA says not all of the cases have officially been confirmed as aflatoxin poisoning through laboratory testing or veterinary record review.
NEW YORK (WABC) A pet food company is recalling some dry food products over a potentially deadly ingredient that has been linked to the deaths of dozens of dogs.
They may contain lethal levels of aflatoxin a toxin produced by mold.
At least 28 dogs have died and eight others have been sickened by the recalled product.
Some of the symptoms reported include fatigue, loss of appetite, vomiting, jaundice and diarrhea. In some cases, pets may suffer liver damage but not show other symptoms.
Pet owners should stop feeding their pets the recalled products and consult their veterinarian, especially if their pet is showing any sign of illness.