On January 31, 2019, Hill’s Pet Nutrition issued a voluntary recall on multiple lots of their canned dog food due to elevated levels of vitamin D.
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.
This voluntary recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What Is Recalled?
The following products are being recalled:
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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 102020T20 |
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 5.5oz SKU: 3390 Lot Codes: 102020T11 112020T23 122020T07 |
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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 Codes: 112020T19 112020T20 |
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine 13oz SKU: 7008 Lot Codes: 092020T30 102020T07 102020T11 112020T22 112020T23 |
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Hill’s® Prescription Diet® j/d® Canine 13oz SKU: 7009 Lot Codes: 112020T20 |
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® k/d® Canine 13oz SKU: 7010 Lot Codes: 102020T10 102020T11 |
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® w/d® Canine 13oz SKU: 7017 Lot Codes: 092020T30 102020T11 102020T12 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 102020T14 112020T23 112020T24 |
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Turkey & Barley Dog Food 13oz SKU: 7038 Lot Code: 102020T06 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Youthful Vitality Chicken & Vegetable Stew dog food 12.5oz SKU: 10763 Lot Codes: 102020T04 102020T05 112020T11 |
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.
Hill’s Pet Nutrition released a statement regarding the recall saying, “Hill’s Pet Nutrition learned of the potential for elevated vitamin D levels in some of our canned dog foods after receiving a complaint in the United States about a dog exhibiting signs of elevated vitamin D levels. Our investigation confirmed elevated levels of vitamin D due to a supplier error.
We care deeply about all pets and are committed to providing pet parents with safe and high quality products. Hill’s has identified and isolated the error and, to prevent this from happening again, we have required our supplier to implement additional quality testing prior to their release of ingredients. In addition to our existing safety processes, we are adding our own further testing of incoming ingredients.”
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.
Pet parents who purchased the product with the specific lot/date codes listed should discontinue feeding and dispose of those products immediately or return unopened product to your retailer for a refund.
For further information, please contact Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. at 1-800-445-5777 Monday-Friday during the hours of 9am-5pm (CST) or at contactus@hillspet.com. Information can also be found at www.hillspet.com/productlist
