June 13, 2018 – Dave’s Pet Food of Agawam, MA is voluntarily recalling one lot of ‘Dave’s Dog Food’ 95% premium beef cans due to potentially elevated levels of beef thyroid hormones.
[View All Recalls In Reverse Chronological Order]When dogs have consumed high levels of beef thyroid hormone, they may show these symptoms: restlessness, increased heart rate, increased thirst, increased urination frequency and weight loss. These symptoms may resolve when the consumption decreases. When a dog consumes High levels of beef thyroid hormone over a long period of time the following symptoms may also be visible: labored and rapid breathing, vomiting, diarrhea. You should contact your veterinarian immediately if you see these symptoms.
Company:
- Dave’s Pet Food of Agawam, MA
Recalled products:
- The product was distributed all along the east coast of the U.S, sold in pets stores and e-commerce sites.
- This voluntary recall was initiated after FDA informed Dave’s that one lot of product was analyzed and found to have elevated levels of thyroid hormone.
- No other Dave’s products, or any other product manufactured by Dave’s Pet Food, are impacted.
- FDA analyzed the product after receiving a complaint that four dogs consuming it were found to have low Free T4 (fT4) and Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
What to do?
- Consumers who have purchased the specific product listed above should stop feeding it to their dogs.
- If consumers have questions or would like to receive a refund or coupon for a replacement product, they should call the company at 1-888-763-2738 Monday through Friday, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST.
- 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.
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