Halo, Purely for Pets® Issues Voluntary Recall of Sensitive Cat Turkey Dry Food Due to MoldFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 26, 2015 – Tampa, FL – – Halo, Purely for Pets has initiated a limited, voluntary recall of its Spot’s Stew Sensitive Cat Turkey kibble with a Best By date of 09/04/2016 due to reports of mold. No other Halo products are affected. Consumers who have Spot’s Stew Sensitive Cat Turkey stamped “Best By 09/04/2016” should discontinue feeding, and return the remaining portion to any Halo retailer for a full refund or While some pets can ingest mold without incident, others may experience digestive issues. Consumers should consult their veterinarian if their cat experiences digestive issues. Halo is also instructing its retailers to remove Sensitive Cat Turkey products stamped “Best By 09/04/2016” from their shelves. The affected product is: Spot’s Stew Wholesome Turkey Recipe Sensitive Formula for Cats 6 lb. and 3 lb. bags

ABOUT HALO, PURELY FOR PETS® For over 25 years, Halo, Purely for Pets® has created holistic pet products of uncompromising quality. Halo believes nutrition is the single most important factor in the quality of a pet’s life. Ellen DeGeneres – a long time Halo customer – became part-owner in 2008. In 2010, Halo donated 1 million meals to shelter pets for the U.S. Postal Service Adopt a Shelter Pet Stamp Program. Camilla Drape Dress, and many more animal rescue efforts. Hobie Cat Dealers TexasHalo’s natural dog food, natural cat food, treats, supplements and grooming products are available at Petco, Sprouts, PetSmart Canada, and other fine pet specialty and natural food stores. Fly Fishing Reels AmazonA recall notice dated October 26, 2015 was finally released today on the FDA’s website of a recall for Halo, Purely for Pets brand Spot’s Stew Sensitive Cat Turkey kibble due to reports of mycotoxins.

Halo reports that at this time no other products are affected. Halo is instructing consumers who have Spot’s Stew Sensitive Cat Turkey kibble to discontinue feeding it immediately, and return the remaining portion to any Halo retailer for a full refund. UPC Codes: 745158350231 and 745158340232 Sizes: 6 lb. and 3 lb. bags Best by Date: 09/04/2016 While Halo says that although “some pets can ingest mold without incident,” they admit that the most other pets may experience are “digestive issues.” Unfortunately, Halo vastly underestimated the health problems associated with ingestion of mycotoxins. I should caution consumers that mold can cause severe health problems in pets. Common signs that your cat has eaten mold include: Symptoms can last 24-48 hours, and can be life-threatening if left untreated. If you suspect fungal poisoning to consult your veterinarian immediately if your cat experiences any symptoms related to mycotoxicosis. Unfortunately, Halo did not include in their recall notice the type of mold found, which would have been helpful.

This is especially important in diagnosis is the presence of a disease documented to be caused by a known mycotoxin, combined with detection of the mycotoxin in either the pet food or the affected pet. Nor did they mention the number of reports of mold that have been submitted to Halo and if any cats have been affected. Additionally, the presence of mycotoxins are an indication of quality control issues which could be indicative of more widespread problems. Manufacturers need to realize that when they issue a recall notice, it is helpful to give consumers as much information as they are willing to disclose for the safety of pets. An explanation as to how their food could have become moldy, what type or types of mold were found, a detailed description of the symptoms of mold ingestion in pets, particularly as not all mold is visible to the naked eye, are all necessary to protect consumers and their pets from problems associated with recalled products.For more recall information, visit: Halo, Purely for Pets® Issues Voluntary Recall of Sensitive Cat Turkey Dry Food Due to Mold.

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC), Animal Poison Control Alert: The Dangers of Moldy Food ASPCA Professional, Moldy Food Dangers to Pets DVM360, Moldy food and mycotoxins potential problems for pets Merck Manual Pet Health Edition, Fungal Poisoning Merck Veterinary Manual, Overview of Mycotoxicoses The content on this page is provided for reference purposes only. This content has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts Halo, Purely for Pets® Issues Voluntary Recall of Sensitive Cat Turkey Dry Food Due to Mold Halo, Purely for Pets has initiated a limited, voluntary recall of its Spot’s Stew Sensitive Cat Turkey kibble with a Best By date of 09/04/2016 due to reports of mold. Consumers who have Spot’s Stew Sensitive Cat Turkey stamped “Best By 09/04/2016” should discontinue feeding, and return the remaining portion to any Halo retailer for a full refund or replacement.

While some pets can ingest mold without incident, others may experience digestive issues. Consumers should consult their veterinarian if their cat experiences digestive issues. Halo is also instructing its retailers to remove Sensitive Cat Turkey products stamped “Best By 09/04/2016” from their shelves.Halo’s natural dog food, natural cat food, treats, supplements and grooming products are available at Petco, Sprouts, PetSmart Canada, and other fine pet specialty and natural food stores. 2015 Recalled Product Photos on FDA's Flickr Photostream Home » News » Alerts & Recalls Halo Recalls Select Bags of Cat Food Halo, Purely for Pets, a Tampa, FL based pet food manufacturer, has issued a recall for select bags of its Spot’s Stew Sensitive Cat Turkey kibble due to reports of mold. The products involved in this recall include: UPCs: 745158350231 and 745158340232 Best By date: 09/04/2016 No other Halo products are currently affected by this recall.