Sunshine Mills dry dog food recalled over dangerous levels of vitamin D

Dec 6 2018, 12:40 am

American-based pet food company Sunshine Mills has issued a “voluntary recall” over a number of their dog food products that have been distributed in Canada.

The following items have been recalled due to “potentially elevated levels of Vitamin D.”

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

All products have a “Best Buy Date Code” of November 1, 2018, through November 9, 2018, which can be found at the back of each bag.

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According to a statement issued by the company, dogs who ingest excessive levels of vitamin D can exhibit symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss.

When consumed at dangerously high levels, serious health issues such as renal (kidney) dysfunction can occur.

Pet owners who believe their dogs may have consumed any of the products listed above should contact their veterinarian.

Consumers who have purchased any products affected by the recall are asked to dispose of it or return it for a full refund.

In addition to Canada, the products were also sold in retail stores across the United States, Japan, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Israel, and South Korea.

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