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The FDA has issued a recall for various dry dog food brands that contain vitamin D levels up to 70 times higher than what is safe. Excessive vitamin D intake can cause organ failure and even death. Be sure to check the labels and monitor your pets for signs of poisoning.
Here is a list of dog food brands affected by the recall, though the list may expand as the investigation continues:
Nutrisca Chicken and Chickpea dry dog food
Natural Life Pet Products Chicken and Potato dry dog food
Sunshine Mills Evolve Chicken and Rice Puppy dry dog food
Sunshine Mills Sportsman’s Pride Large Breed Puppy dry dog food
Sunshine Mills Triumph Chicken and Rice Recipe dry dog food
ANF Lamb and Rice dry dog food
Kroger Abound Chicken and Rice Recipe dry dog food
ELM Chicken and Chickpea Recipe dry dog food
ELM K9 Naturals Chicken Recipe dry dog food
Nature’s Promise Chicken and Brown Rice dry dog food
Nature’s Place Real Country Chicken and Brown Rice dry dog food
If you have purchased any of these dog foods, be sure to verify the UPC code and best-by dates against the FDA’s official list.
The FDA reports that signs of vitamin D poisoning in pets can include vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, frequent urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss. In extreme cases, this can result in kidney damage and death.
If you suspect your pet has fallen ill due to this dog food, reach out to your veterinarian and take a photo of the food label, including the lot number. You or your vet can report the illness to the FDA via the Safety Reporting Portal or contact the local FDA consumer complaint coordinator.
