As of 11/9/2018
November 3, 2018 — Natural Life Pet Products of Saint Louis, MO, is voluntarily recalling its Chicken and Potato dry dog food due to it containing elevated levels of Vitamin D.
What’s Recalled?
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- Natural Life Chicken and Potato Dry Dog Food
Package Size: 17.5 pounds
Bag UPC: 0-12344-08175-1
Bags affected have a Best By Date code of December 4, 2019 thru August 10, 2020. The Best By Date code can be found on the back or bottom of each bag.
The products were distributed to retail stores in:
- Alabama
- California
- Florida
- Georgia
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Virginia
What Caused the Recall?
Natural Life Pet Products became aware of the elevated levels of vitamin D after receiving complaints from three pet owners of vitamin D toxicity after consuming the product.
An investigation revealed a formulation error led to the elevated vitamin D in the product.
About Elevated Vitamin D Levels
Consumers should stop feeding the product 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 the product listed above and are exhibiting these symptoms, should contact their veterinarian.
What to Do?
Consumers who have purchased the product affected by this recall should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact Natural Life Pet Products at 888-279-9420 from 8 AM to 5 PM Central Standard time, Monday through Friday, or by email at consumerservices@nutrisca.com for more information.
This is a voluntary recall and is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
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