Sunshine Mills, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Some Dog Food Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Company Announcement Date: 02/06/2021
Product Type: Dry Dog Food
Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
Company Name: Sunshine Mills, Inc.
Brand Name: Sportsman’s Pride, Sprout Sporting, Intimidator, FRM Gold Select
Reason for Recall
Sunshine Mills, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall of certain dog food products because of the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The potential for contamination was noted after the firm was notified by the distributor, Fleet Wholesale Supply Company, who was informed by Minnesota Department of Agriculture when a sample of 5 lbs. Sprout Sporting Dog Food product was collected and tested positive for Salmonella during routine surveillance.
Salmonella Information
Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed a recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
Illness Reported
No illnesses, injuries or complaints have been reported to date.
Product Information
The best buy date and lot code can be found on the back of each package. The products identified below were distributed online and in retail stores:
| Product | Size | BB Date Code & Lot | UPC Code | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsman’s Pride Professional Formula 30/20 Dog Food |
40 lb. | Best if used By 7 Oct 2021 | 7015510184 | MS, FL, TN, LA, VA, NC, TX |
| Lot: TI1 07/Oct/2020 | ||||
| Sprout Sporting Dog Food | 5 lb. | Best if used By 6 Oct 2021 | 7015505101 | MN, WI, IA, SD, ND |
| Lot: TE1 06/Oct/2020 | ||||
| 40 lb. | Best if used By 6 Oct 2021 | 7015505100 | ||
| Lot: TI3 06/Oct/2020 | ||||
| Intimidator Chicken & Rice Formula Dog Food 30/20 |
16 lb. | Best if used By 6 Oct 2021 | 7015541002 | TX, MS, FL, AL |
| Lot: TA1 06/Oct/2020 | ||||
| 40 lb. | Best if used By 6 Oct 2021 | 5216631214 | ||
| Lot: TA1 06/Oct/2020 | ||||
| FRM Gold Select High Performance Dog Food |
50 lb. | Best if used By 6 Oct 2021 | 1549905873 | GA, FL |
| Lot: TA1 06/Oct/2020 |
There are no other Sportsman’s Pride®, Sprout, Intimidator®, or FRM® Gold Select products or other lot codes of these products affected by this recall.
What You Should Do
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. Retailers who received the recalled lots have been contacted and asked to pull these lots from their inventory and shelves.
Contact
Consumers may contact Sunshine Mills, Inc. customer service at (800) 705-2111 from 7AM to 4PM Central Time, Monday through Friday, or by email at customer.service@sunshinemills.com for additional information.
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