Dog food recalled over concerns products contain dangerous levels of vitamin D
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (FOX 11) - Hill’s Pet Nutrition has issued a voluntary recall on select canned dog food products after receiving a complaint about a dog exhibiting signs of elevated vitamin D levels.
While vitamin D is an essential nutrient for dogs, ingestion of elevated levels can lead to potential health issues depending on the level of vitamin D and the length of exposure, and dogs 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.
Pet parents who purchased the product with the specific lot/date codes listed below should discontinue feeding and dispose of those products immediately or return unopened product to your retailer for a refund. For more information, please contact Hill’s at 1-800-445-5777.
The following recalled canned food products were distributed through retail pet stores and veterinary clinics across the United States.
- Hill’s® Prescription Diet® c/d® Multicare Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew, 12.5oz:- SKU #3384. Lot codes 102020T10, 102020T25
- Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew, 12.5oz:- SKU #3389. Lot codes 102020T04, 102020T10, 102020T19
- Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew, 5.5oz:- SKU #3390, Lot codes 102020T11, 112020T23, 122020T07
- Hill’s® Prescription Diet® z/d® Canine, 5.5oz:- SKU #5403, Lot codes 102020T17, 112020T22
- Hill’s® Prescription Diet® g/d® Canine, 13oz:- SKU #7006, Lot code 112020T19
- Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine, 13oz:- SKU #7008, Lot codes 092020T30, 102020T07, 102020T11, 112020T22
- Hill’s® Prescription Diet® j/d® Canine, 13oz:- SKU #7009, Lot code 112020T20
- Hill’s® Prescription Diet® k/d® Canine, 13oz:- SKU #7010, Lot code 102020T10
- Hill’s® Prescription Diet® w/d® Canine, 13oz:- SKU #7017, Lot codes 092020T30, 102020T11
- Hill’s® Prescription Diet® z/d® Canine, 13oz:- SKU #7018, Lot codes 102020T04, 112020T22
- Hill’s® Prescription Diet® Metabolic + Mobility Canine Vegetable & Tuna Stew, 12.5oz:- SKU #10086, Lot codes 102020T05, 102020T26
- Hill’s® Prescription Diet® w/d® Canine Vegetable & Chicken Stew, 12.5oz:- SKU #10129, Lot codes 102020T04, 102020T21
- Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Low Fat Canine Rice, Vegetable & Chicken Stew, 12.5oz:- SKU #10423, Lot codes 102020T17, 102020T19, 112020T04
- Hill’s® Prescription Diet® Derm Defense® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew, 12.5oz:- SKU #10509, Lot code 102020T05
- Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Small & Toy Breed Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food, 5.8oz:- SKU #4969, Lot code 102020T18
- Hill’s® Science Diet® Puppy Chicken & Barley Entrée, 13oz:- SKU #7036; Lot code 102020T12
- Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food, 13oz:- SKU #7037, Lot codes 102020T13, 112020T23
- Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Turkey & Barley Dog Food, 13oz:- SKU #7038, Lot code 102020T06
- Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Chicken & Beef Entrée Dog Food, 13oz:- SKU #7040, Lot code 102020T13
- Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Light with Liver Dog Food, 13oz:- SKU #7048, Lot code 112020T19
- Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food, 13oz:- SKU #7055, Lot codes 092020T31, 102020T13
- *Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Beef & Barley Entrée Dog Food, 13oz:- SKU #7056, Lot codes 092020T31, 112020T20, 112020T24
- Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Turkey & Barley Entrée, 13oz:- SKU #7057, Lot code 112020T19
- Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Healthy Cuisine Braised Beef, Carrots & Peas Stew dog food, 12.5oz:- SKU #10452, Lot codes 102020T14, 102020T21