Kroger recalls pet food for aflatoxin risk

A toxin that impacts the liver, aflatoxin, has been found in some pet food. In response, Kroger is recalling their food. nineteen states are involved within the Kroger pet food recall. The recalled pet food could trigger liver failure and sickness in pets.

Kroger recalls pet food in 19 states

Due to safety risks, there could be pet food recalled from Kroger, Food 4 Less, Dillons and Gerbes, Baker's, Jay C, Kilander, Owen's, Pay Less and Scott's. This recall includes Alabama, Arkansas, GA, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, TN, Texas, VA, and West Virginia. The pet food recall is something Kroger stores are trying to look after. In fact, they’re trying to get a hold of consumers who bought it.

3 brands of pet food in Kroger recall

There are 3 manufacturers involved in the Kroger animal food recall. Products involved within the recall are:

• The UPC code 1111088128 on Cat Food 3.5 lb packages
• Cat Food 18 lb packages with UPC code 1111071357
• 3.5 lb packages with UPC code 1111071357 of Tasty Blend Poultry & Seafood Cat Food
• Then you will find the tasty Blend Poultry & Seafood Cat Food 18 lb packages that have the UPC code 1111074580
• Then there is the Kitten Formula Food three.5 lb packages that have the UPC code 1111071903

There is also in the Kroger animal food recall some Old Yeller Chunk Dog Food. It includes:

• Packages with UPC code 1111074566 that are 22 lb
• Packages with UPC code 1111074563. They’ll be 50 lbs

Recall Kroger Value brand name of pet food:

• 3 lb packages of Cat Food with the UPC code 1111000018
• The UPC 1111071559 on Chunk Dog Food that comes in 15 lb packages
• 50 lb packages of Chunk Dog Food that has the UPC 1111000108

Pet recall at Kroger because of Aflatoxin

Aspergillus fungus is where Aflatoxin comes from. Usually the fungus grows in cereal grains, for instance corn. When consumed in large doses, Aflatoxin could be dangerous. It’s found in foods like peanut butter though. When consumed by animals, Aflatoxin can trigger liver illness, which isn’t directly treatable. You will need to return the animal food to the Kroger store if you have any in the recall.

Info from

Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aflatoxin

Kroger

kroger.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/Recalls/Kroger%20Recalls%20Pet%20Food%20FINAL%2012-18-10%20%282%29.pdf