Simply Nourish frozen dog food recall, certain products only, due to elevated Vitamin D levels
Consumers should stop feeding the allected products, all listed below, to their dogs. The affected Simply Nourish frozen food products were distributed at select PetSmart stores nationwide. No other products have been affected, and no illnesses have been reported to date.
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 or over a long period of time, can lead to serious health issues in dogs including kidney dysfunction. Consumers who have dogs that have consumed any of the products listed below and are exhibiting these symptoms, should contact their veterinarian.
Products are packaged in 2 lb. and 4.5 lb. packages across specific date ranges. A full list of affected products is below:
Product Name - Net Weight - UPC Code - Best by Date Range
Simply Nourish Frozen Chicken & Veggies - 2 lb. - 73725792262 - 11/10/2022-1/12/2023
Simply Nourish Frozen Chicken & Veggies - 4.5 lb. - 73725792264 - 11/10/2022-1/12/2023
Simply Nourish Frozen Beef & Barley - 2 lb. - 73725792266 - 11/10/2022-1/12/2023
Simply Nourish Frozen Beef & Barley - 4.5 lb. - 73725792267 - 11/10/2022-1/12/2023
Simply Nourish Frozen Turkey & Sweet Potato - 2 lb. - 73725792260 - 11/10/2022-1/12/2023
Simply Nourish Frozen Turkey & Sweet Potato - 4.5 lb. - 73725792263 - 11/10/2022-1/12/2023
Simply Nourish Frozen Pork & Veggies - 2 lb. - 73725792079 - 8/26/2022-1/13/2023
Simply Nourish Frozen Pork & Veggies - 4.5 lb. - 73725792078 - 8/26/2022-1/13/2023
The recall was initiated after a routine nutrition test confirmed elevated Vitamin D levels on certain Simply Nourish frozen food products. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem arose as a result of the vitamin mix dosage being significantly reduced by the vitamin mix manufacturer, and this change was not detected or properly communicated. As a result, the dosage was not reduced. The company says that it cares deeply about its customers and their pets, and they have put corrective actions into place to ensure this issue does not reoccur.
This recall was made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Consumers who have purchased Simply Nourish Frozen Food are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-938-6673, Monday-Friday, 11:00 am – 7:30 pm ET.