Sainsbury’s recalls a range of its pet food pouch selections due to high levels of Vitamin D
Published by Food Standards Agency (FSA): · Ref. FSA-PRIN-25-2018
Reason for the recall
High levels of vitamin D fed to a pet over a short period (weeks/months) should not cause concern. Over a longer period of feeding with excessive levels of vitamin D, symptoms can vary, but
- High levels of vitamin D fed to a pet over a short period (weeks/months) should not cause concern. Over a longer period of feeding with excessive levels of vitamin D, symptoms can vary, but may include lethargy, stiffness, vomiting, diarrhoea or excessive urination (polyuria).
ReasonHigh levels of vitamin D fed to a pet over a short period (weeks/months) should not cause concern. Over a longer period…
BrandSainsbury’s
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Product
Adult Complete Nutrition in Jelly, Adult Complete Nutrition in Gravy, Adult Fine Flakes in Jelly (meat/fish varieties), Adult Fine Flakes in Jelly, Adult Complete Nutrition in Gravy, Senior Complete Nutrition in Gravy, Puppy Complete Nutrition in Gravy, Adult Farmhouse Kitchen in Gravy, Adult Farmho — Sainsbury’s
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- Product recall
- Sainsbury’s is recalling a selection of its pet food pouch selections because they may contain high levels of vitamin D which exceed the maximum recommended intake.
- Adult Complete Nutrition in Jelly (12x100g) — Best before: All dates
- Adult Complete Nutrition in Gravy (48x100g) — Best before: All dates
- Adult Fine Flakes in Jelly (meat/fish varieties) (12x100g) — Best before: All dates
- Adult Fine Flakes in Jelly (48x100g) — Best before: All dates
- Adult Complete Nutrition in Gravy (12x100g) — Best before: All dates
- Senior Complete Nutrition in Gravy (12x100g) — Best before: All dates
- Puppy Complete Nutrition in Gravy (12x100g) — Best before: All dates
- Adult Farmhouse Kitchen in Gravy (12x100g) — Best before: All dates
- Adult Farmhouse Kitchen in Jelly (12x100g) — Best before: All dates
- Adult Fine Flakes in Jelly (meat varieties) (12x100g) — Best before: All dates
- Adult Fine Flakes in Broth (12x100g) — Best before: All dates
What to do
- Sainsbury’s is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought any of the products. Please see the attached notice. The company will also be contacting customers who have bought the affected products wherever possible.
- If you have bought any of the above pet foods you should stop feeding your pet with these products and return the food to where you bought it for a full refund. If you have concerns that your pet may be showing symptoms of illness after eating one of the affected products then you should seek immediate veterinary advice.
Source: Food Standards Agency — food alerts — Food Standards Agency (FSA)
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