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Pet food recall · FDA · Published March 18, 2023

Kaytee – Wild Bird Food Birders’ Blend: Potential Elevated Levels of Aflatoxin

Kaytee is recalling one lot of Wild Bird Food Birders' Blend due to potentially elevated aflatoxin levels. Consumers should return the product for a full refund.

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What happened, in plain English

Kaytee is recalling one specific lot of Wild Bird Food Birders' Blend because it may contain harmful levels of aflatoxin. This could pose a risk to wild birds if consumed in large amounts, though no illnesses have been reported yet. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274745-kaytee-wild-bird-food-birders-blend-potential-aflatoxin-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274745-kaytee-wild-bird-food-birders-blend-potential-aflatoxin-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: FDA pet food announcement (Mar 2023)

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“Kaytee Wild Bird Food Birders' Blend: Potential Aflatoxin Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274745-kaytee-wild-bird-food-birders-blend-potential-aflatoxin-risk. Based on FDA recall pet food announcement (Mar 2023) (https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/voluntary-recall-one-lot-kayteer-wild-bird-food-birders-blend-8-lb-bag-due-elevated-levels-aflatoxin).

Why it’s dangerous

Aflatoxin is a natural byproduct that can form in bird food when certain molds grow. If wild birds consume large amounts of this product, it could cause health issues. However, no illnesses have been reported with this specific lot.

Who’s affected

Wild bird owners who purchased the specific lot of Kaytee Wild Bird Food Birders' Blend (8 lb bag, UPC 071859027111, Lot PennPak1 102022 933) are affected. The product was sold through hardware stores in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the 8 lb bag with UPC 071859027111 and Lot Number PennPak1 102022 933. The product was sold in hardware stores in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia starting in April 2024.

  • Brand
    Kaytee
  • Product
    Kaytee – Wild Bird Food Birders’ Blend: Potential Elevated Levels of Aflatoxin
  • Category
    Pet food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Return Product for Refund

    Return the recalled wild bird food to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Official remedy

What FDA says to do

Consumers who have purchased the recalled wild bird product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to use?

No illnesses have been reported with this specific lot, but Kaytee recommends returning it due to potential elevated aflatoxin levels.

How can I identify the recalled product?

Look for the 8 lb bag with UPC 071859027111 and Lot Number PennPak1 102022 933. The product was sold in hardware stores in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.

Is this a safety hazard?

Kaytee states that no illnesses have been reported, but the product may contain harmful levels of aflatoxin if consumed in large quantities by wild birds.

Take action

Contact Kaytee

We’ve drafted a message you can send Kaytee to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall petfood:voluntary-recall-one-lot-kayteer-wild-bird-food-birders-blend-8-lb-bag-due-elevated-levels-aflatoxin — Ka

Hello,

I own a Kaytee – Wild Bird Food Birders’ Blend: Potential Elevated Levels of Aflatoxin that is covered by recall petfood:voluntary-recall-one-lot-kayteer-wild-bird-food-birders-blend-8-lb-bag-due-elevated-levels-aflatoxin from Kaytee.

The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased the recalled wild bird product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall pet food announcement (Mar 2023) (March 18, 2023)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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