Unlike humans, dogs cannot get all the Vitamin D they need from the sun. The majority of this vital nutrient must come from their diet. While not getting enough Vitamin D can affect your dog’s ability to absorb Calcium and Phosphorus, too much may lead to deadly kidney failure.
This week, five dog food brands from three companies were recalled due to their potentially harmful levels of Vitamin D.
It started November 27 when Sunshine Mills, Inc. announced a voluntary recall on select products from their Evolve, Sportsman’s Pride, and Triumph brand dog food lines. The affected products all have best by dates from Nov. 1, 2018, to Nov. 8, 2019. They went to U.S. retail stores and distributors in Puerto Rico, Japan, Colombia, Israel, Canada and South Korea.
The affected products are:
| 14 LB Evolve® Chicken & Rice Puppy Dry Dog Food | Bag UPC: 0-73657-00862-0 |
| 28 LB Evolve® Chicken & Rice Puppy Dry Dog Food | Bag UPC: 0-73657-00863-7 |
| 40 LB Sportsman’s Pride® Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food | Bag UPC: 0-70155-10566-0 |
| 40 LB Sportsman’s Pride® Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food | Bag UPC: 0-70155-10564-0 |
| 3.5 LB Triumph® Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food | Bag UPC: 0-73657-00873-6 |
| 16 LB Triumph® Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food | Bag UPC: 0-73657-00874-3 |
| 30 LB Triumph® Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food | Bag UPC 0-73657-00875-0 |
The other two recalled brands are:
ANF Lamb & Rice Dry Dog Food in either 3 kg bags with a best by date of Nov. 22, 2019, or 7.5 kg bags with a best by date of Nov. 20, 2019 distributed to stores in Puerto Rico. ANF customers with questions or concerns can email [email protected] or call 936-560-5930 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
Image via ANF Pet, Inc.
and,
ELM Chicken & Chickpea Recipe in the 3-pound bag (best by Feb. 26, 2019, April 30, 2019, and Sept. 5, 2019) and 28-pound bag (best by April 6, 2019, and July 2, 2019); and 40-pound bags of ELM K9 Naturals Chicken Recipe (best by dates Sept. 14, 2019, Sept. 22, 2019, or Oct. 11, 2019). The recalled lots were distributed in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Anyone with questions or wanting to discuss a refund can email [email protected] or call ELM Pet Foods at 1-800-705-2111, 8 a.m. to 5p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
Photo via ELM Pet Foods
According to an FDA report:
“Consumers should stop feeding the products listed above. 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. Consumers with dogs who have consumed any of the products listed above and are exhibiting any of these symptoms, should contact their veterinarian.”
H/T to Miami Herald
Do you want a healthier & happier dog? Join our email list & we’ll donate 1 meal to a shelter dog in need!
Be the first to comment