Addiction Foods of Seattle is voluntarily recalling some of its New Zealand Brushtail and Vegetable and New Zealand Venison and Apple canned dog foods due to elevated levels of Vitamin A plus a variance in calcium/phosphorous ratios.
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Company: Addiction Foods of Seattle, WA.
Brands:
- Addiction New Zealand Brushtail and Vegetables Canned Dog Food Entrée
- Addiction New Zealand Venison and Apples Canned Dog Food Entrée
Recalled products:
Here is the information on the recalled products:
- Addiction New Zealand Brushtail and Vegetables Canned Dog Food Entrée
Size: 13.8oz/390g
UPC Code: 8 885004 070028
Lot Number: 8940:02Dec2018
Expiration Date: December 2018 - Addiction New Zealand Venison and Apples Canned Dog Food Entrée
Size: 13.8oz/390g
UPC Code: 8 885004 070462
Lot Number: 8936:01Dec2018
Expiration Date: December 2018
Why recalled? Due to elevated levels of Vitamin A and a slight variance in calcium/phosphorous ratios.
Note:
- The recalled product was shipped to select distributors and online retailers between February 11, 2016 and March 19, 2016.
- No other products by Addiction Pet Food are affected by this recall and no animal health concerns are reported yet.
- The company claims, ‘Addiction Food’s top priority is the safety and quality of its products and the affected lots do not meet its quality standards’.
- They also say they are taking immediate action and implementing additional operating procedures to prevent a similar issue from occurring in the future.
What to do?
- If you have purchased these recalled products, you should discontinue feeding these to your pets.
- Any unused affected products can be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
- Consumers may contact the company at 425-251-0330, Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm PST. Or via email at info@addictionfoods.com
- U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area. Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints
- Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
About High levels of vitamins:
- Being exposed to higher levels of vitamin A for an extended period of time can cause adverse health consequences especially in young animals that are still growing.
- If dogs are fed only these products for about 60 days, you are going to see the symptom of decreased appetite.
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