Saw this on another forum. Just thought I would pass it along as an FYI.
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Due to the drought conditions in the nation's breadbasket this year, the risk of aflatoxin contamination will be very high. What is alarming is that the FDA has okayed mixing contaminated corn with good corn in livestock feed. although it's livestock only, what is alarming is that 70% of 2000 samples tested (in Nebraska) showed positive for aflatoxin contamination. So the risk is extremely high that some might find its way into pet food.
Also, by allowing the mixture in cattle and poultry feed, we as humans and pet owners will also be consuming it at the end stage.
So, if you've contemplated switching to grain free, or at least a different grain (like rice) now would probably be a good time to do it. I don't know what to say about the protein contamination. New Zealand lamb, anyone?
The article that brought this to my attention:
Dogs Naturally Magazine Aflatoxin Corn Given the Ok by FDA and USDA
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