Two companies are voluntarily recalling dry pet food, due to elevated levels of vitamin D.
Natural Life Pet Products is recalling 17.5 lbs. bags of its Chicken & Potato Dry Dog Food that were distributed to retailers in Alabama, California, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The affected bags have a Best By Date code of May 29, 2020 through August 10, 2020.
Also recalled, due to elevated levels of vitamin D, is 1 formula of Nutrisca dry dog food. The recall affects Nutrisca Chicken and Chickpea Dry Dog Food in 4 lb., 15 lbs., and 28 lbs. bags that were distributed nationwide. These affected bags have a Best By Date code of February 25, 2020 through September 13, 2020.
According to the FDA, both companies were made aware of elevated levels of vitamin D after receiving complaints. In each case, 3 pet owners reported vitamin D toxicity after the product was consumed. An investigation found a formulation error that led to elevated vitamin D in the product.
The FDA has instructed consumers to stop feeding the products listed as recalled. Dogs ingesting elevated levels of Vitamin D may exhibit symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss. Vitamin D when consumed at very high levels can lead to serious health issues in dogs including renal dysfunction.
References
- Natural Life Pet Products Issues Recall of Dry Food Due to Elevated Levels of Vitamin D [news release]. Silver Spring, MD; November 5, 2018: FDA website. https://ift.tt/2ySlvLh. Accessed November 5, 2018.
- Nutrisca Issues Recall of Dry Dog Food Due to Elevated Levels of Vitamin D [news release]. Silver Spring, MD; November 5, 2018: FDA website. https://ift.tt/2OvcQ6G. Accessed November 5, 2018.
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