Voluntary Recall Issued for Dry Dog Food Amid Concerns of Elevated Vitamin D Levels

A voluntary recall was recently issued by Natural Life Pet Products and Nutrisca after it was discovered that their dry dog food products contain too much vitamin D. When dog food contains too much vitamin D, it may result in vitamin D toxicity.

A voluntary recall was recently issued by Natural Life Pet Products and Nutrisca after it was discovered that their dry dog food products contain too much vitamin D. When dog food contains too much vitamin D, it may result in vitamin D toxicity.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the affected products under the Natural Life Pet Product brand were shipped to eight different states, while the affected Nutrisca products were shipped to retailers nationwide. According to the recall notice, the following Nutrisca products are included in the recall:

• 4 lbs Nutrisca® Chicken and Chickpea Dry Dog Food, Bag UPC: 8-84244-12495-7
• 15 lbs Nutrisca® Chicken and Chickpea Dry Dog Food, Bag UPC: 8-84244-12795-8
• 28 lbs Nutrisca® Chicken and Chickpea Dry Dog Food, Bag UPC: 8-84244-12895-5

The recalled Natural Life Pet Product item included in the recall is the 17.5 lbs Natural Life Chicken & Potato Dry Dog Food, Bag with a UPC of 0-12344-08175-1. This specific product was only shipped to retailers throughout Alabama, Florida, California, North Carolina, Georgia, South Caroline, Virginia, and Tennessee,” according to the notice.

According to the two companies, the elevated levels of vitamin D are the result of a formulation error. Both companies said “they became aware of the elevated levels of vitamin D after receiving complaints from three owners that their pets had suffered vitamin D toxicity.” For dogs, vitamin D toxicity often results in unpleasant symptoms such as vomiting, increased urination, loss of appetite, weight loss, increased thirst, and more.

If you have any of the recalled products in your home, either throw it away or return into the place of purchase for a full refund. If your dog consumed the products and has any of the abovementioned symptoms, contact your veterinarian. If you have additional questions about the recall, contact Natural Life Pet Products at (888) 279 – 9420 or Nutrisca at (888) 279-9420.

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