Every year or so, a product is made and found to have issues that can be detrimental to an individual’s health. Recently, prescription food giant Hill’s announced voluntary canned food recalls.
Urban Animal wants to provide its clients with the recall information. There is a phone number to Hills for owners that have concerns or questions with this canned-food recall. Below is a message from Hills regarding the recall and the canned food affected:
Hill’s Pet Nutrition is voluntarily recalling select canned dog food products due to potentially 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, and dogs 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. Pet parents with dogs who have consumed any of the products listed and are exhibiting any of these signs should contact their veterinarian. In most cases, complete recovery is expected after discontinuation of feeding.
In the United States, the affected canned dog foods were distributed through retail pet stores and veterinary clinics nationwide. No dry foods, cat foods, or treats are affected.
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 more information, please contact Hill’s via our website or at 1-800-445-5777.
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.
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
This voluntary recall only impacts canned dog food and primarily in the United States. It is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Impacted products outside of the United States will be subject to separate notices on the country-specific website. If you are outside of the United States, please check your own country’s Hill’s website for more information.
| Product Name | SKU Number | Lot Code/Date Code |
|---|---|---|
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® c/d® Multicare Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 12.5oz | 3384 | 102020T10 102020T25 |
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 12.5oz | 3389 | 102020T04 102020T10 102020T19 102020T20 |
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 5.5oz | 3390 | 102020T11 112020T23 122020T07 |
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® z/d® Canine 5.5oz | 5403 | 102020T17 112020T22 |
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® g/d® Canine 13oz | 7006 | 112020T19 112020T20 |
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine 13oz | 7008 | 092020T30 102020T07 102020T11 112020T22 112020T23 |
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® j/d® Canine 13oz | 7009 | 112020T20 |
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® k/d® Canine 13oz | 7010 | 102020T10 102020T11 |
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® w/d® Canine 13oz | 7017 | 092020T30 102020T11 102020T12 |
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® z/d® Canine 13oz | 7018 | 102020T04 112020T22 |
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® Metabolic + Mobility Canine Vegetable & Tuna Stew 12.5oz | 10086 | 102020T05 102020T26 |
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® w/d® Canine Vegetable & Chicken Stew 12.5oz | 10129 | 102020T04 102020T21 |
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Low Fat Canine Rice, Vegetable & Chicken Stew 12.5oz | 10423 | 102020T17 102020T19 112020T04 |
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® Derm Defense® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 12.5oz | 10509 | 102020T05 |
| Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Small & Toy Breed Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food 5.8oz | 4969 | 102020T18 |
| Hill’s® Science Diet® Puppy Chicken & Barley Entrée 13oz | 7036 | 102020T12 |
| Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food 13oz | 7037 | 102020T13 102020T14 112020T23 112020T24 |
| Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Turkey & Barley Dog Food 13oz | 7038 | 102020T06 |
| Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Chicken & Beef Entrée Dog Food 13oz | 7040 | 102020T13 |
| Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Light with Liver Dog Food 13oz | 7048 | 112020T19 |
| Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food 13oz | 7055 | 092020T31 102020T13 |
| Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Beef & Barley Entrée Dog Food 13oz | 7056 | 092020T31 112020T20 112020T24 |
| Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Turkey & Barley Entrée 13oz | 7057 | 112020T19 |
| Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Healthy Cuisine Braised Beef, Carrots & Peas Stew dog food 12.5oz | 10452 | 102020T14 102020T21 |
| Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Youthful Vitality Chicken & Vegetable Stew dog food 12.5oz | 10763 | 102020T04 102020T05 112020T11 |
