Sportmix Dog Food Recall & Safety Review
Manufacturer: Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. · Also known as: Sportmix Pet Food
Recall Record
1 recall on record · most recent 2020 · all resolved
Sportmix is linked to one of the most severe pet food safety events in FDA history: a December 2020 recall for potentially fatal aflatoxin levels, expanded January 11, 2021 to cover all corn-containing products from the manufacturer's Oklahoma plant. The FDA reported at least 28 confirmed dog deaths and 8 illnesses tied to the contaminated product.
Recall History (1)
- high severityResolved
Aflatoxin (a mold-produced toxin from corn ingredients) at levels exceeding acceptable limits; expanded Jan. 11, 2021 to all corn-containing products from the Oklahoma facility with expiration dates on or before 07/09/2022
Affected products: Sportmix Energy Plus 50lb/44lb, Sportmix Premium High Energy 50lb/44lb, Sportmix Original Cat 31lb/15lb
Source: FDA CVMView source
Controversial Ingredients (1)
- Corn (aflatoxin susceptibility)high concern
Corn-based formulas are more susceptible to Aspergillus flavus mold growth, which produces aflatoxin — the direct cause of the brand's 2020-2021 fatal recall
Is Sportmix the Right Match for YOUR Dog?
Answer 3 quick questions to get an instant calorie estimate and personalized tips.
Life stage
Weight
Special concern
Brands with no FDA recalls on record
These brands have no FDA recalls in the same sources shown in the timeline above.
This page contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. These brands are listed because they have no FDA recalls on record in our sources — not because of sponsorship. Affiliate relationships never change a brand's recall status.
Risk scores are compiled from FDA recall databases, company announcements, and public ingredient records. They are informational only and not a substitute for veterinary advice. Read our full methodology & data sources.