BREAKING NEWS: Two More Major Pet Food Brands Have Recalled Dog Food Due To Excessive Levels Of Vitamin D
Andrea PowellANF, Inc. and ELM Pet Foods, Inc. are voluntarily recalling certain dog foods due to elevated levels of vitamin D.
These recalls joins a growing number of others for the year of 2018.
These voluntary recalls are being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What Is Recalled?
According to Dog Food Advisor, Elm dog food recall includes products manufactured between February 25, 2018 and October 31, 2018 with the following “Best By” dates:
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3lb Elm Chicken and Chickpea Recipe Size: 3-pound pkg UPC Code: 0-70155-22507-8 TD2 26 FEB 2019 TE1 30 APR 2019 TD1 5 SEP 2019 TD2 5 SEP 2019 |
Elm Chicken and Chickpea Recipe Size: 28-pound pkg UPC Code: 0-70155-22513-9 TB3 6 APR 2019 TA1 2 JULY 2019 TI1 2 JULY 2019 |
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Elm K9 Naturals Chicken Recipe Size: 40-pound pkg UPC Code: 0-70155-22522-9 TB3 14 Sep 2019 TA2 22 Sep 2019 TB2 11 Oct 2019 |
Photos: Dog Food Advisor
According to Dog Food Advisor, ANF dog food recall includes products listed below that were distributed in retail stores in Puerto Rico.
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ANF Lamb and Rice Dry Dog Food Size: 3 kg bag UPC: 9097231622 Best by date: NOV 23 2019 |
ANF Lamb and Rice Dry Dog Food Size: 7.5 kg bag UPC: 9097203300 Best by date: NOV 20 2019 |
Photos: Dog Food Advisor
Symptoms of Vitamin D toxicity
Dogs ingesting elevated levels of Vitamin D may exhibit symptoms such as:
- vomiting
- loss of appetite
- increased thirst
- increased urination
- excessive drooling
- weight loss
Vitamin D when consumed at very high levels can lead to serious health issues in dogs including renal failure.
What should you do?
According to the FDA, pet owners and those caring for pets should stop feeding the products listed above immediately. Consumers with dogs who have consumed any of the products listed above and are exhibiting these symptoms, should contact their veterinarian.
Anyone in possession of products affected by this recall should dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. If consumers have questions or would like a refund they should call ELM Pet Foods at 800-705-2111 from 8 AM to 5 PM ET Monday through Friday or by email at customerservice@elmpetfoods.com.
Consumers may contact ANF, Inc. customer service at 936-560-5930 from 8 AM to 5 PM Central Time, Monday through Friday. Or by email at mwhite@anf.com for additional information.
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