21/11/2025
🚨🐶🐱 DRY PET FOOD RECALL – MYCOTOXIN ALERT 🚨
RCL FOODS has issued a recall on selected dry pet foods due to elevated Deoxynivalenol (DON) levels.
💡 What is DON?
Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a naturally occurring mycotoxin that can grow on grains like maize 🌾.
📅 Affected Manufacturing Dates:
26–29 May 2025
4–5 June 2025
17 June 2025
❗ What Should You Do?
If your pet food was produced on the dates above, return it to your retailer for a refund or replacement.
Your pet’s safety comes first! ❤️🐾
🐶 BOBTAIL
• Adult Medium/Large Dry Chicken 8kg / 28–29 May
• Adult Medium/Large Dry Steak 8kg / 28 May
• Adult Medium/Large Dry Steak 25kg / 28–29 May
🐱 CATMOR
• Adult Dry Chicken 10kg / 28–29 May
• Adult Dry Liver 1.75kg / 28–29 May
• Adult Dry Salmon 1.75kg / 5 June
• Adult Dry Tuna 1.75kg / 5 June
• Adult Dry Tuna 4kg / 28 May, 5 June
• 2:1 Kitten Milky Balls 1.5kg / 27 May
🐶 CANINE CUISINE
• Small Adult Chicken & Rice 1.75kg / 4 June
• Small Adult Chicken & Rice 6kg / 4 June
🐕 OPTIMIZOR
• Premium Adult Chicken & Rice 8kg / 17 June
🐾 ULTRA PET
• OPTIWOOF Adult Beef & Rice 25kg / 26 & 29 May
• OPTIWOOF Puppy Beef & Rice 20kg / 26 & 29 May
• SUPERWOOF Large Beef & Rice 8kg / 29 May
• SUPERWOOF Large Turkey & Rice 8kg / 29 May
• SUPERWOOF Large Turkey & Rice 20kg / 29 May
• SUPERWOOF Small Turkey & Rice 3kg / 28 May
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🔶 MYCOTOXIN ALERT FOR PET OWNERS 🔶
Mycotoxin poisoning can affect pets quickly and severely. These toxins are produced by mold found in spoiled food and sometimes contaminated pet food. Knowing the signs could save your pet’s life.
🐾 COMMON SYMPTOMS OF MYCOTOXIN POISONING
🟠 Gastrointestinal:
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
🟣 Neurological:
• Tremors
• Seizures
• Weakness
• Incoordination
🔵 Respiratory:
• Coughing
• Sneezing
• Difficulty breathing
🟢 General:
• Lethargy
• Fatigue
• Weight loss
🟡 Other Possible Signs:
• Skin irritation
• Excessive salivation
• Increased thirst & urination
• Jaundice (yellowing of eyes/skin — possible liver damage)
🚨 What to Do If You Suspect Exposure
1️⃣ Contact a veterinarian immediately.
Mycotoxins can act fast. Tremors, seizures, or severe vomiting require urgent care.
2️⃣ Gather information.
Take a photo of any suspicious food or vomit/stool.
If pet food is involved, note the brand and lot number.
3️⃣ Identify the source.
Mycotoxins are commonly found in:
• Moldy food (bread, nuts, dairy, leftovers)
• Spoiled trash
• Contaminated commercial pet food
4️⃣ Prevention is key.
• Keep pets away from moldy or spoiled food
• Secure trash cans
• Store pet food properly and check for recall notices
💛 If your pet shows any of these symptoms after eating something, don’t wait — seek help immediately.
