Has Midwestern Pet Foods fixed their quality control?

Following the FDA warning letter in 2021, Midwestern Pet Foods restructured their incoming grain screening, installed automated ELISA test kits at all milling intake silos, and increased final product testing.

Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc.

Sportmix (Midwestern Pet Foods)

Headquarters: Evansville, Indiana, USA • Founded: 1926

High Watch

Between late 2020 and 2021, Midwestern Pet Foods was the center of two major FDA recalls: an acute fatal Aflatoxin mold outbreak that resulted in the deaths of over 100 dogs, followed by a separate multi-facility Salmonella contamination. The FDA subsequently issued a formal warning letter citing systemic quality-control violations.

Total Recalls on Record

Last Action Date

March 2021

Species Covered

Dogs & Cats

Safety Verification

Regulatory Verified

Interactive “Check My Bag” Lot Code Inspector

Verify your specific kibble or canned Sportmix (Midwestern Pet Foods) lot number against official FDA dockets.

Recall Archive & Docket History (Sportmix (Midwestern Pet Foods))

1 Documented Dockets

FDA-REC-2020-F-0881•December 30, 2020 (Expanded Jan 11, 2021)

Aflatoxin Mold: Severe fatal toxicosis caused by extremely elevated levels of Aflatoxin mold byproduct.

Class I Hazard

Official FDA Docket Finding: The FDA and Missouri Department of Agriculture confirmed multiple canine mortalities linked to lethal concentrations of Aflatoxin in corn ingredients milled at the Oklahoma plant.

Recalled Lots & Product Details:

Product Name	Packaging Size	Affected Lot Codes	Best-By Expiration
Sportmix Energy Plus, Premium High Protein, Original Cat	44 lb, 50 lb, 15 lb bags	Lots manufactured at Oklahoma plant expiring on or before 07/09/2022 (e.g. 07/09/22/05/L2 or L3)	Exp. on or before 07/09/2022

Clinical Symptoms to Monitor:

Jaundice (yellow tint in eyes, gums, and skin) indicating acute liver failure
Persistent severe vomiting and refusal to eat
Extreme lethargy and abdominal swelling (ascites)
Rapid fatality without immediate critical liver support

Consumer Return & Refund Protocol:

Never feed any recalled Sportmix product.
Immediate emergency veterinary hospitalization is mandatory if an animal consumed this food and exhibits jaundice or vomiting.

Veterinary Health & Triage Tools for Sportmix (Midwestern Pet Foods) Owners

Emergency Toxicity Triage

Calculate toxin levels by dog body weight in mg/kg.

Wet & Dry Food Portioner

WSAVA calorie-balanced daily split rations.

Dog Age Calculator

AVMA weight-adjusted biological human age.

Suspect a Problem or Illness from Sportmix (Midwestern Pet Foods)?

Pet owners can submit formal complaint reports directly to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Keep your packaging, lot code, and veterinary records intact.

Report to FDA Emergency Protocols

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Sportmix (Midwestern Pet Foods) Recalls

Verified regulatory answers to common pet parent questions regarding manufacturing and safety.

Aflatoxin is a potent liver toxin produced by the mold Aspergillus flavus, which grows on grains like corn during severe drought. In 2020, corn utilized in Sportmix contained lethal levels, prompting one of the deadliest pet food toxicity events in US history.

Official FDA Public Safety Notice: PawTrusty is an independent consumer pet health directory that indexes public enforcement reports published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and state agricultural departments. PawTrusty is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Sportmix (Midwestern Pet Foods) or the FDA. If your pet exhibits acute symptoms of foodborne illness, contact a licensed veterinarian or emergency animal hospital immediately.