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It even survives the germ-killing process of pasteurization… a process required by law when making canned dog foods. So You Can’t Kill ItĪnd you can’t cook it out of a dog food, either. Unlike Salmonella and other disease-causing bacteria… Yet it can still be present… even when there’s no visible sign of mold on the surface of the food. So, you can’t see it… not even with a high-power microscope. What Makes Aflatoxin So Dangerous?Ĭompared to almost any other dog food contaminant, aflatoxin has the potential to be FAR more dangerous.Īflatoxin is invisible.

1Ĭorn is not the only source of aflatoxin.Īspergillus mold can grow on just about ANY food crop… including wheat, rice, millet… and dozens of others. We’ve noted zero aflatoxin-related recalls from major brands, including those that use corn in their recipes. Larger, multi-national pet food companies tend to have the resources needed to routinely test for contaminants. And then fail to test them for hidden toxins… BEFORE they’re used to make pet food. It’s the companies that buy these moldy crops (in the first place). Here’s what corn contaminated with Aspergillus mold looks like:Īspergillus mold on corn and producing aflatoxinīut keep in mind… Corn Is NOT the Problem Grains like wheat, millet, sorghum, and rice.Ĭorn has been the most common source of aflatoxin in every poison-related dog food recall. Which Ingredients Contain Aflatoxin?Īspergillus mold is a gray-green, fuzzy-looking substance that can be found growing on the surface of cereal grains. It’s aflatoxin… the deadly poison produced by that mold… that can cause liver failure, cancer and death… in dogs. What Is Aflatoxin?Īflatoxin is a potent ‘natural’ poison that’s produced by a common type of food mold known as Aspergillus flavus.īut it’s NOT the mold you need to worry about. And many times, it can be found in some of the most popular dog foods on the market.Īflatoxin has led to the tragic death of hundreds of dogs… and has caused an increasing number of life-threatening dog food recalls. Aflatoxin can cause life-threatening illness in dogsĪflatoxin is one of the most dangerous natural poisons known to food scientists.