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Multiple brand recall issued voluntarily by Midwestern Pet Food posted by FDA March 27, 2021

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted a recall alert on March 27, 2021, after pet food manufacturer Midwestern Pet Food voluntarily recalled multiple brands of dog and cat food. 

The recall was a cautionary measure and related to potential salmonella contamination. There were no reports of any illness or adverse reactions. 

What was recalled?

The recall covers the products listed below which were manufactured at Midwestern Pet Foods’ facility in Monmouth, Illinois. The unique Monmouth facility identifier is “M” and can be found in the date code. This is what the date code might look like on the packaging:

EXP AUG/02/22/M#/L#

No other Midwestern Pet Foods products are affected by this recall.

Earthborn Holistic

  • Earthborn Holistic Adult Vantage, 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/04/22M2 L1
  • Earthborn Holistic Adult Vantage, 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/05/22M3 L1, L2
  • Earthborn Holistic Adult Vantage, 4 lb., 12.5 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/04/22M1 L1, L2, L3
  • Earthborn Holistic Adult Vantage, 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Sep/19/22M3 L1, L2
  • Earthborn Holistic Coastal Catch, 4 lb., 12.5 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/03/22M1,M2 L1, L2, L3
  • Earthborn Holistic Coastal Catch, 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/04/22M3 L1
  • Earthborn Holistic Coastal Catch, 4 lb., 12.5 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/04/22M3 L1, L2, L3
  • Earthborn Holistic Coastal Catch, 4 lb., 12.5 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Sep/18/22M3,M1 L1, L2, L3
  • Earthborn Holistic Great Plains Feast, 4 lb., 12.5 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/08/22M3,M1 L1, L2, L3
  • Earthborn Holistic Great Plains Feast, 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/09/22M3 L1,L2
  • Earthborn Holistic Great Plains Feast, 12.5 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Sep/15/22M1,M2 L1, L2
  • Earthborn Holistic Large Breed, 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/03/22M2 L1, L2
  • Earthborn Holistic Large Breed, 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/04/22M3 L2
  • Earthborn Holistic Large Breed, 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/12/22M3 L1, L2
  • Earthborn Holistic Large Breed, 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Sep/15/22M2 L1
  • Earthborn Holistic Meadow Feast, 28 lb., Date/Lot Code: Apr/26/22M3 L2
  • Earthborn Holistic Meadow Feast, 14 lb., 28 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/09/22M1,M3 L1, L2
  • Earthborn Holistic Meadow Feast, 12.5 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Sep/18/22M1,M2 L1, L2
  • Earthborn Holistic Ocean Fusion, 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/03/22M3,M1 L1, L2
  • Earthborn Holistic Ocean Fusion, 4 lb., 12.5 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Sep/18/22M2 L1, L2, L3
  • Earthborn Holistic Primitive Feline, 5 lb., 14 lb., Date/Lot Code: Apr/29/22M1 L1, L2, L3
  • Earthborn Holistic Primitive Feline, 5 lb., 14 lb., Date/Lot Code: Sep/17/22M3,M1 L1, L2
  • Earthborn Holistic Primitive Natural, 4 lb., 12.5 lb., Date/Lot Code: Apr/28/22M2 L3, L2
  • Earthborn Holistic Primitive Natural, 4 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Apr/29/22M3,M2 L1, L2, L3
  • Earthborn Holistic Primitive Natural, 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Sep/17/22M1 L1, L2
  • Earthborn Holistic Small Breed, 4 lb., 12.5 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/09/22M1,M2 L2, L3
  • Earthborn Holistic Small Breed, 12.5 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/11/22M1 L2
  • Earthborn Holistic Weight Control, 4 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/03/22M2 L1, L2
  • Earthborn Holistic Weight Control, 4 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/04/22M3 L1
  • Earthborn Holistic Western Feast, 28 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/03/22M1 L1, L2
  • Earthborn Holistic Western Feast, 28 lb., Date/Lot Code: Sep/15/22M2 L2
  • Earthborn Holistic Wild Sea Catch, 5 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/04/22M1 L3
  • Earthborn Holistic Wild Sea Catch, 14 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/05/22M1 L1
  • Earthborn Holistic Wild Sea Catch, 14 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/09/22M1,M4 L1, L2
  • Earthborn Holistic Wild Sea Catch, 5 lb., 14 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/08/22M1,M2 L2, L3
  • Earthborn Holistic Wild Sea Catch, 5 lb., 14 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/09/22M3 L1, L2

Unrefined (Earthborn Holistic)

  • Unrefined Lamb, 4 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Apr/26/22M2 L3, L2
  • Unrefined Lamb, 4 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Apr/27/22M3 L3, L2, L1
  • Unrefined Lamb, 4 lb., 12.5 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/09/22M1,M2 L1, L2, L3
  • Unrefined Rabbit, 4 lb., 12.5 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/10/22M3,M1 L1, L2, L3
  • Unrefined Rabbit, 4 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Apr/27/22M1,M2 L3, L2, L1
  • Unrefined Rabbit, 12.5 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/09/22M2 L1,L2
  • Unrefined Rabbit, 4 lb., 12.5 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/10/22M3,M1 L1, L2, L3
  • Unrefined Rabbit, 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Apr/28/22M3 L1
  • Unrefined Salmon, 4 lb., 12.5 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Apr/27/22M3,M1 L3, L2, L1
  • Unrefined Salmon, 12.5 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/09/22M1,M2 L1, L2
  • Unrefined Salmon, 4 lb., 12.5 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/10/22M3,M1 L1, L2, L3

Venture (Earthborn Holistic)

  • Venture Alaska Pollock Meal & Pumpkin, 4 lb., 12.5 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/02/22M2 L1, L2, L3
  • Venture Alaska Pollock Meal & Pumpkin, 4 lb., 12.5 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Sep/18/22M3,M1 L1, L2, L3
  • Venture Alasla Pollock Meal & Pumpkin, 4 lb., 12.5 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/03/22M3 L1, L2, L3
  • Venture Duck Meal & Pumpkin, 4 lb., 12.5 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/01/22M1,M2 L1, L2, L3
  • Venture Rabbit Meal & Pumpkin, 4 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/02/22M1,M2 L3
  • Venture Rabbit Meal & Pumpkin, 4 lb., ,12.5 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/03/22M3 L1, L2
  • Venture Rabbit Meal & Pumpkin, 4 lb., 12.5 lb., 25 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/02/22M1,M2 L1, L2, L3

Meridian

  • Meridian Daybreak, 5 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/04/22M1 L3
  • Meridian Daybreak, 14 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/10/22M1 L2
  • Meridian Riverbend, 14 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/12/22M1 L1
  • Meridian Twilight, 5 lb., 14 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/02/22M1 L3, L1

Pro Pac

  • Pro Pac Adult Chunk, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/03/22M1,M3 L1, L2
  • Pro Pac Adult Mini Chunk, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/11/22M3 L1, L2
  • Pro Pac Adult Mini Chunk, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: Sep/15/22M3 L1, L2
  • Pro Pac Mature Adult, 28 lb., Date/Lot Code: Apr/28/22M3 L1
  • Pro Pac Performance Puppy, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: Apr/28/22M3 L1, L2
  • Pro Pac Performance Puppy, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/01/22M3,M1 L1, L2
  • Pro Pac Performance Puppy, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/08/22M3 L1, L2
  • Pro Pac Performance Puppy, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: Sep/16/22M1 L1, L2
  • Pro Pac Ultimates Bayside Select, 28 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/11/22M3 L1, L2
  • Pro Pac Ultimates Bayside Select, 5 lb., 28 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/05/22M1 L1, L2, L3
  • Pro Pac Ultimates Bayside Select, 28 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/12/22M1 L1, L2
  • Pro Pac Ultimates Chicken & Rice, 5 lb., 28 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/05/22M3 L1, L2, L3
  • Pro Pac Ultimates Heartland Choice, 28 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/04/22M1,M2 L1, L2
  • Pro Pac Ultimates Heartland Choice, 28 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/10/22M1,M2 L1, L2
  • Pro Pac Ultimates Lamb & Rice, 5 lb., 28 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/02/22M3 L1, L2
  • Pro Pac Ultimates Lamb & Rice, 28 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/12/22M1 L1, L2
  • Pro Pac Ultimates Large Breed Adult, 28 lb., Date/Lot Code: Sep/17/22M2 L1, L2
  • Pro Pac Ultimates Large Breed Adult, 28 lb., Date/Lot Code: Sep/18/22M3 L1, L2
  • Pro Pac Ultimates Large Breed Puppy, 28 lb., Date/Lot Code: Apr/28/22M3,M1 L2
  • Pro Pac Ultimates Meadow Prime, 28 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/02/22M2 L1
  • Pro Pac Ultimates Overland Red, 28 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/04/22M2 L1
  • Pro Pac Ultimates Overland Red, 28 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/05/22M3 L1, L2
  • Pro Pac Ultimates Puppy, 5 lb., 28 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/11/22M1,M2 L2, L3
  • Pro Pac Ultimates Puppy, 5 lb., 28 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/10/22M2 L1, L2
  • Pro Pac Ultimates Puppy, 5 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/11/22M1 L3
  • Pro Pac Ultimates Savannah Pride, 5 lb., 14 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/11/22M3 L1, L2, L3

Sportmix

  • Sportmix 24/20 Energy Plus, 44 lb., 50 lb., Date/Lot Code: Apr/28/22M1,M2 L1, L2
  • Sportmix 24/20 Energy Plus, 44 lb., 50 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/12/22M3,M1 L1, L2
  • Sportmix 24/20 Energy Plus, 50 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/02/22M3,M1 L1, L2
  • Sportmix 24/20 Energy Plus, 50 lb., Date/Lot Code: Sep/15/22M2 L1
  • Sportmix 24/20 Energy Plus, 50 lb., Date/Lot Code: Sep/16/22M3 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Bite Size, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: Apr/26/22M3 L1,L2
  • Sportmix Bite Size, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/12/22M3 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Bite Size, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/03/22M1,M2 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Bite Size, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: Sep/15/22M1 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Canine X Chicken, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/04/22M3,M1 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Canine X Chicken, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/11/22M1,M2 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Gourmet Cat, 15 lb., 31 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/02/22M3,M1 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Gourmet Cat, 15 lb., 31 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/01/22M3,M1 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Hi Protein 27/12, 50 lb., Date/Lot Code: Sep/17/22M1,M2 L1, L2
  • Sportmix High Energy 26/18, 44 lb., 50 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/05/22M3,M1 L1, L2
  • Sportmix High Energy 26/18, 50 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/05/22M1 L1, L2
  • Sportmix High Energy 26/18, 50 lb., Date/Lot Code: Sep/16/22M2 L2
  • Sportmix High Energy 26/18, 50 lb., Date/Lot Code: Sep/17/22M3 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Maintenance 21/12, 44 lb., 50 lb., Date/Lot Code: Apr/29/22M3 L2
  • Sportmix Maintenance 21/12, 44 lb., 50 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/01/22M2 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Original Cat, 15 lb., 31 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/04/22M2 L1
  • Sportmix Stamina 24/18, 44 lb., 50 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/02/22M3 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Large Breed, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/11/22M3,M1 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Wholesome Performance Puppy, 16.5 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/11/22M1 L1
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Beef & Rice, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/04/22M1,M2 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Beef & Rice, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/05/22M3 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Beef & Rice, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/04/22M2 L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Cat, 15 lb., 16.5 lb., Date/Lot Code: Apr/26/22M3,M1 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Chicken & Rice, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/11/22M3,M1 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Chicken & Rice, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: Sep/16/22M1 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Fish & Rice, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/11/22M2 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Fish & Rice, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/12/22M3 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Fish & Rice, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/03/22M1 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Fish & Rice, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/11/22M2 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Grain Free Beef Meal & Chickpeas, 35 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/05/22M3 L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Grain Free Beef Meal & Chickpeas, 35 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/05/22M3 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Grain Free Chicken Meal & Potato, 35 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/04/22M2 L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Grain Free Whitefish Meal & Potato, 35 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/11/22M3 L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Grain Free Whitefish Meal & Potato, 35 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/05/22M1 L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Grain Free Whitefish Meal & Potato, 35 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/12/22M1 L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Lamb & Rice, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/11/22M1,M2 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Lamb & Rice, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/02/22M1 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Lamb & Rice, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: Sep/16/22M2 L1,L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Large Breed, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/11/22M2 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Large Breed, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/12/22M3 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Large Breed, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: Sep/17/22M2 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Performance Puppy, 16.5 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/10/22M2 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Sensitive Lamb, 30 lb., Date/Lot Code: Apr/29/22M1 L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Sensitive Lamb, 30 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/02/22M3,M1 L1
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Sensitive Salmon, 30 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/09/22M3,M1 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Sensitive Salmon, 30 lb., Date/Lot Code: Sep/16/22M1,M2 L1, L2
  • Sportmix Wholesomes Sensitive Salmon, 30 lb., Date/Lot Code: Apr/26/22M1,M2 L1, L2

Wholesomes (Sportmix)

  • Wholesomes Chicken & Rice, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: May/02/22M1,M3 L1, L2
  • Wholesomes Fish & Rice, 40 lb., Date/Lot Code: Apr/26/22M1 L1, L2

Sportstrail

  • Sportstrail, 50 lb., Date/Lot Code: Aug/03/22M1 L1
  • Sportstrail, 50 lb., Date/Lot Code: Sep/15/22M3,M1 L1, L2

Why was it recalled?

Salmonella bacteria can cause an infection in cats when consumed. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, fever, excess salivation, and decreased appetite. 

It can also cause similar symptoms in humans if they handle contaminated products, so be sure to wash your hands after handling your cat’s food. Some cats may not show symptoms but can still spread the bacteria to other household pets and humans.

Where was the product sold?

The impacted products were distributed to retail stores nationwide in the United States (including Puerto Rico) and to online retailers. Products were also exported to the following countries: Bahrain, Barbados, Chile, Costa Rica, Ghana, Honduras, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, United Arab Emirates, and Uruguay.

Reporting pet food problems

U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to the FDA’s “Report a Pet Food Complaint” page.

Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

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Key information

Recall:

Specific packages and date codes of brands listed

Date of recall:

March 27, 2021

Manufacturer:

Midwestern Pet Food

Reason:

Potential salmonella contamination