Pet food aflatoxin contamination has been a recurring issue. It seems to be more prevalent in 2020–2021 than in past years, but the problem dates back decades. With climate change and shifting growth patterns for crops, it may become even more of an issue in the future. That these recalls continue to occur is not necessarily an indictment of the pet food companies involved or the cereals being used; rather, it is illustrative of the challenge associated with these toxins.
Aflatoxin contamination is a big issue globally. It can happen to any company in any part of the world where crops are grown, harvested, stored and converted into processed foods. There has been no easy solution. Currently, the only tactic is constant testing with fingers crossed that contaminated loads of ingredients are identified and removed from the supply chain before they can do harm. This age-old issue affects livestock, pets and people—we need to find a real solution.
