ST. PAUL, Minn. – Several Sportmix dog and cat foods have been recalled after 28 dogs suffered food poisoning and died. The state Agriculture Department said deadly aflatoxin exceeded acceptable limits. Sportmix dry food products are manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods of Evansville, Indiana. The products are distributed online and through stores. The recalled lots:
> Sportmix Energy. Expiration dates and lots 03/02/22/05/L2, 03/02/22/05/L3, 03/03/22/05/L2
> Sportmix Energy Plus, Lots 03/02/22/05/L3
> Sportmix Premium High Energy. Lots 03/03/22/05/L3
> Sportmix Premium High Energy. Lots 03/03/22/05/L3
>Sportmix Original Cat. Lots 03/03/22/05/L3
> Sportmix Original Cat. Lots 03/03/22/05/L2, 03/03/22/05/L3
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Aflatoxins are carcinogens and mutagens produced by molds that grow in soil, decaying vegetation, hay, and grains. Technical names: Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus.