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Hy-Vee Dog Food Recalled for Contaminant Known to Kill Dogs in the Past

The company is voluntarily recalling dog food that contains higher than normal levels of Aflatoxin.

Hy-Vee issued a voluntary recall of some of its dog food after tests showed samples had elevated levels of a chemical contaminant that has killed dogs in the past.

No illnesses have been reported but routine random tests conducted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture found levels of aflatoxin that were higher than normal.

At least 76 dogs died after eating too much aflatoxin in 2006, according to NBC News.

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Aflatoxin is produced by mold occurring in corn and occurs naturally. However pets that eat food with higher than normal levels of aflatoxin can become ill over time. Aflatoxin can damage the liver and is also known to cause cancer in animals, according to Medline Plus.

The recalled products were made in the Pro-Pet, LLC Kansas City plant and distributed to Hy-Vee stores in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin between October 26, 2012 and January 11, 2013.

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There are several Hy-Vee's in the Iowa City area and Coralville. Any bags of Hy-Vee dog food subject to the recall can be returned for a full refund.

The following products are subject to the recall follow below:

Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Complete Nutrition (Green Bag) – 34-lb.

UPC: 

07545005647

Lot # ending with:

29812KC

“Best By” Date:

11/24/13

Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Complete Nutrition (Green Bag) – 8-lb

UPC:

07545005667

Lot # ending with:

29812KC

“Best By” Date:

11/24/13

Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Complete Nutrition (Green Bag) – 4.4-lb.

UPC:                    

07545005665

Lot # ending with: 

29812KC

“Best By” Date:     

11/24/13

Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Complete Nutrition (Green Bag) – 4.4-lb.

UPC:                    

07545005665

Lot # ending with: 

29912KC

“Best By” Date:    

  11/25/13

Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Bites, Bones & Squares (Yellow Bag) – 20-lb.

UPC:                

07545005680

Lot # ending with: 

29312KC

“Best By” Date:     

11/19/13

Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Bites, Bones & Squares (Yellow Bag) – 4.4-lb.

UPC:                    

07545005560

Lot # ending with: 

29312KC

“Best By” Date:     

11/19/13


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