Nutrisca recalls dry dog food due to high vitamin D

Nutrisca of Saint Louis, Mo., is voluntarily recalling one formula of Nutrisca dry dog food because it contains elevated levels of vitamin D. The company became aware of the problem after receiving complaints from three pet owners of vitamin D toxicity after consuming the product.

The following products were distributed to retail stores nationwide and are part of the recall:

  • Nutrisca Chicken and Chickpea Dry Dog Food
    Package Size: 4 pounds
    Bag UPC: 8-84244-12495-7
    Best By Dates: February 25, 2020 thru September 13, 2020
  • Nutrisca Chicken and Chickpea Dry Dog Food
    Package Size: 15 pounds
    Bag UPC: 8-84244-12795-8
    Best By Dates: February 25, 2020 thru September 13, 2020
  • Nutrisca Chicken and Chickpea Dry Dog Food
    Package Size: 28 pounds
    Bag UPC: 8-84244-12895-5
    Best By Dates: February 25, 2020 thru September 13, 2020

No other Nutrisca products, including Nutrisca Chicken & Chickpea wet dog foods, are impacted by this recall.

Consumers should stop feeding the products listed above and dispose of or return the items to the place of purchase for a full refund. Questions may be directed to Nutrisca at 888-279-9420 Monday through Friday (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST) or consumerservices@nutrisca.com.

—Source: Dog Food Advisor

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