Fromm canned dog food recall due to high Vitamin D levels
ABOUT THE RECALL
Four products are affected by this recall. All are packaged in 12 ounce cans and all have the Best By Date of 082024 (August 20, 2024). No other Fromm products are affected by this recall. Recalled products were distributed nationwide at neighborhood pet stores. Potential adverse reactions could occur in all size dogs. No reports of illness or injury have been reported from consumers to date. However, Fromm management determined it was prudent to pull these four lots out of distribution.
RECALLED PRODUCTS
Four-Star SHREDDED BEEF IN GRAVY ENTRÉE food for dogs, 12 cans per case, Lot number 11877, 12 oz. per can, UPC 7270511876, Best By Date 082024.
Four-Star SHREDDED CHICKEN IN GRAVY ENTRÉE food for dogs, 12 cans per case, Lot number 11881, 12 oz. per can, UPC 7270511880, Best By Date 082024.
Four-Star SHREDDED PORK IN GRAVY ENTRÉE food for dogs, 12 cans per case, Lot number 11879, 12 oz. per can, UPC 7270511878, Best By Date 082024.
Four-Star SHREDDED TURKEY IN GRAVY ENTRÉE food for dogs, 12 cans per case, Lot number 11883, 12 oz. per can, UPC 7270511882, Best By Date 082024.
FROMM COMPANY STATEMENT
“The recall was initiated after we discovered, through our own analysis, that these products may contain elevated levels of Vitamin D. We have identified and isolated the error, and in addition to our existing safety process, we have put corrective actions into place to prevent this from happening again.”
ABOUT VITAMIN D TOXICITY
According to the Food and Drug Administration: “…extremely high levels of vitamin D can cause serious health problems. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, so unlike water-soluble vitamins, when a dog… gets too much, the excess is not rapidly excreted in his or her urine. Instead, it’s stored in fat tissue and the liver. Excessive vitamin D can lead to kidney failure and even death.”
According to the FDA recall bulletin: 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.
WHAT TO DO
Consumers who have dogs that have consumed any of the affected products and are exhibiting these symptoms should contact their veterinarian. Consumers should stop feeding the affected products to their dogs. Consumers who have purchased Fromm Four-Star Shredded Entrée canned dog food are urged to return the product to their retailer.
Consumers with questions are invited to contact the company at 1-800-325-6331 from Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Central Time. Or they may contact Fromm at info@frommfamily.com.
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area: www.fda.gov/safety/report-problem-fda/consumer-complaint-coordinators. Or go to the FDA’s “Report a Pet Food Complaint” page: www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/report-problem/how-report-pet-food-complaint.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form: www.canada.ca/en/services/health/report-health-safety-concern.html.