Pet owners file civil suits against Hill’s Pet Nutrition in relation to dog deaths

The following story by Phyllis Entis first appeared in Food Safety News and is reposted here with permission

Pet owners have filed a total of three separate civil lawsuits in federal court against Hill’s Pet Nutrition Inc. following the company’s recent admission that some of its pet foods contained excessive levels of Vitamin D. The consumers are seeking class action status.

The named plaintiffs in the three lawsuits allege that their dogs became ill as a result of elevated vitamin D in the pet foods. Four of the sick dogs either died or had to be euthanized. The pet owner plaintiffs live in Florida, New York, California and North Carolina.

The lawsuits allege negligence, breach of express and implied warranty, strict product liability, failure to warn, unjust enrichment, and unfair and deceptive trade practices on the part of the company.

In addition, plaintiffs in one of the lawsuits accused Hill’s of “excessive and unwarranted delay” in notifying consumers and regulatory agencies of the Vitamin D toxicity issue.

According to a spokesperson for the Food and Drug Administration, Hill’s alerted the agency to a Vitamin D-related complaint on Jan. 30 this year. The company announced a recall of specific batches of 25 canned pet foods the following day.

The affected batch codes suggest the recalled products were likely manufactured during the time period of September 2018 through December 2018.

FDA has received a number of pet illness reports since the Jan. 31 recall notice. The agency is in the process of verifying the details of each complaint to determine which reports are related to the recalled products, and whether they are cases of Vitamin D toxicity.

The recalled products were distributed across the USA and exported to at least 57 other countries. In its recall notice, Hill’s advised consumers to refer to the company’s website for their country for a list of recalled products.

Recalled products were sold in Albania, Andorra, Austria, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, USA, Vatican City

Using information obtained from Hill’s websites around the world, eFoodAlert posted a list of recalled products and batch codes, sorted by country.

In November and December 2018, nine companies recalled several dry pet food products because of elevated Vitamin D issues. All of the foods were produced and packaged by a common contract manufacturer, identified by several of the companies as Sunshine Mills Inc.

FDA has not found any connection between the source of Vitamin D used to manufacture the recalled dry dog foods and the Vitamin D used in the Hill’s canned dog foods, according to an agency spokesperson.

What pet owners and veterinarians should know
Symptoms of Vitamin D toxicity may include vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst and urination, excessive drooling and/or weight loss. FDA urges dog owners who observe these symptoms in their pets to contact a veterinarian immediately.

Pet owners should be prepared to furnish a full diet history to the veterinarian, and to document the pet food label and lot number. Any leftover food should be retained in its original packaging in case testing is required.

FDA encourages veterinarians to submit case reports involving vitamin D toxicity diagnoses associated with pet food.

Consumers and veterinarians can submit complaints and case details to the FDA through the Safety Reporting Portal or by calling their local FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinators. For additional information on submitting a pet food complaint, see How to Report a Pet Food Complaint.

NB: The original story in Food Safety News listed fewer affected countries. This reposting has been updated to include the latest information from the European Union’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed

Hill’s Pet Nutrition recall: Country-by-country breakdown

NB: Updated March 16, 2019

The canned dog food recall announced on January 31, 2019 by Hill’s Pet Nutrition is impacting pet owners around the world.

Here is a country-by-country breakdown of Hill’s products recalled due to elevated levels of Vitamin D as of February 16th, with information gleaned from Hill’s websites, several government recall sites, and the European Union’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed.

PLEASE NOTE: This list is unofficial and may not be complete. If in doubt, please contact the manufacturer or your local retailer or veterinarian.

ANDORRA
(Details not available)

ALBANIA
(Details not available)

AUSTRALIA
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ i/d™ Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew – 156g (SKU #3390; Lot codes 102020T11, 112020T23, 122020T07)
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ i/d™ Canine – 370g (SKU #7008; Lot codes 092020T30, 102020T07, 102020T11, 112020T22, 112020T22)
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ j/d™ Canine – 370g (SKU #7009; Lot code 112020T20
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ k/d™ Canine – 370g (SKU 7010; Lot codes 102020T10, 102020T11)
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ w/d™ Canine – 370g (SKU #7017; Lot codes 092020T30, 102020T11, 102020T12)
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ z/d™ Canine – 370g (SKU #7018; Lot codes 102020T04, 112020T22)
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ Metabolic + Mobility Canine Vegetable & Tuna Stew – 354g (SKU #10086; Lot codes 102020T05, 102020T26)
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ Derm Defense™ Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew – 354g (SKU #10509; Lot code 102020T05)
Hill’s™ Science Diet™ Puppy Chicken & Barley Entrée – 370g (SKU #7036; Lot code 102020T12)
Hill’s™ Science Diet™ Adult Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food – 370g (SKU #7037; Lot codes 102020T13, 102020T14, 112020T23, 112020T24)
Hill’s™ Science Diet™ Adult Light with Liver Dog Food – 370g (SKU #7048; Lot code 112020T19
Hill’s™ Science Diet™ Adult 7+ Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food – 370g (SKU #7055; Lot codes 092020T31, 102020T13)
Hill’s™ Science Diet™ Adult 7+ Youthful Vitality Chicken & Vegetable Stew dog food – 354g (SKU #10763; Lot codes 102020T0, 102020T05, 112020T11)

AUSTRIA
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ i/d® i/d Canine – 360g (SKU #8408U; Lot code 102020T18)
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ z/d Canine Ultra Allergen-Free – 370g (SKU #8018U; Lot code 102020T17)
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ w/d Canine – 370g (SKU #8017U; Lot code 102020T05)
Hill’s™ Science Plan™ Canine Adult mit Huhn – 370g (SKU #8037U; Lot code 102020T27)
Hill’s™ Science Plan™ Canine Mature Adult 7+ mit Huhn – 370g (SKU #8055U; Lot code 102020T14)

BELARUS
(Details not available)

BELGIUM
Hill’sTM Prescription Diet i/d TM Canine – 360 g (SKU #8408U; Lot code 102020T18)
Hill’sTM Prescription DietTM w/d TM Canine – 370 g (SKU #8017U; Lot code 102020T05)
Hill’sTM Prescription DietTM z/d TM Canine – 370 g (SKU #8018U; Lot code 102020T17)
Hill’sTM Science PlanTM Adult Chicken – 370 g (SKU #8037U; Lot code 102020T27)
Hill’sTM Science PlanTM Mature Adult Chicken – 370 g (SKU #8055U; Lot code 102020T14)

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
(Details not available)

BULGARIA
(Details not available)

CANADA
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® c/d® Multicare Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 12.5oz (SKU #3384; Lot codes 102020T10, 102020T25)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew – 12.5oz (SKU #3389; Lot codes 102020T04, 102020T10, 102020T19, 102020T20)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew – 5.5oz (SKU #3390; Lot codes 102020T11, 112020T23, 122020T07)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® g/d® Canine – 13oz (SKU #7006; Lot codes 112020T19, 112020T20)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine – 13oz (SKU #7008; Lot codes 092020T30, 102020T07, 102020T11, 112020T22, 112020T23)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® j/d® Canine – 13oz (SKU #7009; Lot code 112020T20)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® k/d® Canine – 13oz (SKU #7010; Lot codes 102020T10, 102020T11)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® w/d® Canine – 13oz (SKU #7017; Lot codes 092020T30, 102020T11, 102020T12)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® z/d® Canine – 13oz (SKU #7018; Lot codes 102020T04, 112020T22)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® Metabolic + Mobility Canine Vegetable & Tuna Stew – 12.5oz (SKU #10086; Lot codes 102020T05, 102020T26)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® w/d® Canine Vegetable & Chicken Stew – 12.5oz (SKU #10129; Lot codes 102020T0, 102020T21)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Low Fat Canine Rice, Vegetable & Chicken Stew – 12.5oz (SKU #10423; Lot codes 102020T17, 102020T19, 112020T0)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® Derm Defense® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew – 12.5oz (SKU #10509; Lot code 102020T05)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Puppy Chicken & Barley Entrée – 13oz (SKU #7036; Lot code 102020T12)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food – 13oz (SKU #7037; Lot codes 102020T13, 102020T14, 112020T23, 112020T24)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Turkey & Barley Dog Food – 13oz (SKU #7038; Lot code 102020T06)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Chicken & Beef Entrée Dog Food – 13oz (SKU #7040; Lot code 102020T13)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Light with Liver Dog Food – 13oz (SKU #7048; Lot code 112020T19)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food – 13oz (SKU #7055; Lot codes 092020T31, 102020T13)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Beef & Barley Entrée Dog Food – 13oz (SKU #7056; Lot codes 092020T31, 112020T20, 112020T24)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Healthy Cuisine Braised Beef, Carrots & Peas Stew dog food – 12.5oz (SKU #10452; Lot codes 102020T14, 102020T21)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Youthful Vitality Chicken & Vegetable Stew dog food – 12.5oz (SKU #10763; Lot codes 102020T04, 102020T05, 112020T11)

CROATIA
(Details not available)

CYPRUS
(Details not available)

CZECH REPUBLIC
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® z/d – 12x370g (SKU #8018T; Lot code 102020T172)

DENMARK
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® z/d® Canine – 12x370g (SKU #8018U; Lot code 102020T17)

ESTONIA
(Details not available)

FINLAND
(Details not available)

FRANCE
PD Canine w/d boite – 12 x 370g (SKU #8017U; Lot code 102020T05)
PD Canine z/d boite – 12 x 370g (SKU #8018U; Lot code 102020T17)
SP Canine Adult Poulet boite – 12 x 370g (SKU #8037U; Lot code 102020T27)
SP Canine Mature Poulet boite – 12 x 370g (SKU #8055U; Lot code 102020T14)
PD Canine i/d boite – 12 x 360g (SKU #8408U; Lot code 102020T18)

GERMANY
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ i/d® i/d Canine – 360g (SKU #8408U; Lot code 102020T18)
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ z/d Canine Ultra Allergen-Free – 370g (SKU #8018U; Lot code 102020T17)
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ w/d Canine – 370g (SKU #8017U; Lot code 102020T05)
Hill’s™ Science Plan™ Canine Adult mit Huhn – 370g (SKU #8037U; Lot code 102020T27)
Hill’s™ Science Plan™ Canine Mature Adult 7+ mit Huhn – 370g (SKU #8055U; Lot code 102020T14)

GREECE
Hill’s Prescription Diet Canine z/d (12x370g cans; SKU #8018T; Lot code 102020T172)

HONG KONG
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® w/d® Canine – 13oz (SKU #7017; Lot code 092020T30)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® Derm Defense® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew – 12.5oz (SKU #10509; Lot code 102020T05)

HUNGARY
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® z/d® (370g; SKU #8018T; Lot code 102020T172)

ICELAND
(Details not available)

INDONESIA
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® c/d® Multicare Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew – 12.5oz (SKU #3384; Lot code 102020T10)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® c/d® Multicare Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew – 12.5oz (SKU #7008; Lot code 102020T11)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® k/d® Canine – 13oz (SKU #7010; Lot code 102020T10)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® w/d® Canine – 13oz (SKU #7017; Lot code 092020T30)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® z/d® Canine – 13oz (SKU #7018; Lot code 102020T04)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Puppy Chicken & Barley Entree – 13oz (SKU #7036; Lot code 102020T12)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® Derm Defense® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew – 12.5oz (SKU #10509; Lot code 102020T05)

IRELAND
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ Canine w/d – 370g (SKU #8017U; Lot code 102020T05)
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ Canine z/d – 370g (SKU #8018U; Lot code 102020T17)
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ Canine i/d – 360g (SKU #8408U; Lot code 102020T18)
Hill’s™ Science Plan™ Canine Adult Advanced Fitness Chicken – 370g (SKU #8037U; Lot code 102020T27)
Hill’s™ Science Plan™ Canine Mature Adult Active Longevity Chicken – 370g (SKU #8055U; Lot code 102020T14)

ISRAEL
(Details not available)

ITALY
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ Canine i/d – 360g (SKU #8408U; Lot code 102020T18)

JAPAN
Science · Diet senior chicken for elder dogs – 370 g (SKU #8055J; Lot code 102020T14)
Science · Diet Senior Beef for Elderly Dogs – 370 g (SKU #8056J; Lot code 102020T06)
Prescription diet for dogs w / d – 370 g (SKU #8017J; Lot code 102020T05)
Prescription diet for dogs Darm defense – 354 g (SKU #10875J; Lot code 102020T05)
Prescription diet for dogs i / d – 360 g (SKU #603499; Lot code 102020T18)
Prescription · diet for dogs i / d chicken stew – 156 g (SKU #603500; Lot codes 102020T11, 112020T23, 122020T07)

KOSOVO
(Details not available)

LATVIA
(Details not available)

LIECHTENSTEIN
(Details not available)

LITHUANIA
(Details not available)

LUXEMBOURG
PD Canine w/d boite – 12 x 370g (SKU #8017U; Lot code 102020T052)
PD Canine z/d boite – 12 x 370g (SKU #8018U; Lot code 102020T172)
SP Canine Adult Poulet boite – 12 x 370g (SKU #8037U; Lot code 102020T272)
SP Canine Mature Poulet boite – 12 x 370g (SKU #8055U; Lot code 102020T142)
PD Canine i/d boite – 12 x 360g (SKU #8408U; Lot code 102020T182)

MALTA
(Details not available)

MEXICO
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Dog Food – 13oz (SKU #7008; Lot code 092020T30
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® c/d® Multicare Chicken & Vegetable Stew Dog Food – 12.5oz (SKU #3384; Lot codes 102020T10, 102020T25)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food – 13oz (SKU #7055; Lot code 102020T13)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Youthful Vitality Chicken & vegetable stew Dog Food – 12.5oz (SKU #10763; Lot code 102020T04, 102020T05)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® w/d® Dog Food – 13oz (SKU #7017; Lot code 092020T30)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Puppy Chicken & Barley Entrée – 13oz (SKU #7036; Lot code 102020T12)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food – 13oz (SKU #7037; Lot code 102020T13, 102020T14)

MOLDOVA
(Details not available)

MONACO
(Details not available)

MONTENEGRO
(Details not available)

NETHERLANDS
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d™ (360g; SKU #8408U; Lot code 102020T18)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® w/d™ (370g; SKU #8017U; Lot code 102020T05)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® z/d™ Canine (370 gram; SKU #8018U; Lot code 102020T17)
Hill’s® Science Plan™ Adult Chicken (370 gram; SKU #8037U; Lot code 102020T27)
Hill’s® Science Plan™ Mature Adult Chicken (370 gram; SKU #8055U; Lot code 102020T14)

NEW ZEALAND
Hill’s Prescription Diet™ i/d™ Canine – 370g (SKU #7008; Lot codes 092020T30, 102020T07, 102020T11, 112020T22, 112020T23)
Hill’s Prescription Diet™ w/d™ Canine – 370g (SKU #7017; Lot code 092020T30)
Hill’s Prescription Diet™ z/d™ Canine – 370g (SKU #7018; Lot code 112020T22)
Hill’s™ Science Diet™ Adult 7+ Youthful Vitality Chicken & Vegetable Stew dog food – 354g (SKU #10763; Lot codes 102020T04; 102020T05)

NORWAY
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® z/d® Canine – 12x370g (SKU # 8018U; Lot code 102020T17)

POLAND
Hill’s Prescription Diet Canine z/d – 370g (SKU #8010T; Lot code 10 2020 T17)
Hill’s Prescription Diet Canine i/d – 360g (SKU #8408T; Lot code 10 2020 T18)
Hill’s Science Plan Canine Mature Adult Chicken – 370g (SKU #8055U; Lot code 10 2020 T14)

PORTUGAL
PD Canine z/d – 370g (SKU #8018U; Lot code 102020T17)

REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
(Details not available)

ROMANIA
(Details not available)

RUSSIA
Hill’s Prescription Diet w / d for dogs with diabetes (12 / 370g; SKU #8017U; Lot code 102020T052)
Hill’s Science Plan feed for older dogs over 7 years old (chicken) (12 / 370g; SKU #8055U; Lot code 102020T142)

SAN MARINO
(Details not available)

SERBIA
(Details not available)

SINGAPORE
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine & Vegetable Stew – 12.5oz (SKU #3389; Lot code 102020T04)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® z/d® Canine – 5.5oz (SKU #5403; Lot codes 102020T17, 112020T22)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine – 13oz (SKU #7008; Lot codes 112020T22, 112020T23)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® w/d® Canine – 13oz (SKU #7017; Lot codes 102020T11, 102020T12)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Puppy Chicken & Barley Entree – 13oz (SKU #7036; Lot code 102020T12)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Chicken & Barley Entree Dog Food – 13oz (SKU #7055; Lot code 102020T13)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® Derm Defense® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew – 12.5oz (SKU #10509; Lot code 102020T05)

SLOVAKIA
(Details not available)

SLOVENIA
(Details not available)

SOUTH AFRICA
Hill’s™ Science Plan™ Canine Youthful Vitality Stew – 354g (SKU #10763; Lot code 112020T11)
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ Canine Metabolic + Mobility Stew – 354g (SKU #10086; Lot code 102020T05)
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ Canine i/d Low Fat Stew – 354g (SKU #10423; Lot code 102020T17)
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ Canine Derm Defense™ Stew – 354g (SKU #10509; Lot code 102020T05)

Hill’s South Africa has also made the decision to voluntarily withdraw the following canned dog food batches due to levels of Vitamin D that do not meet product specification.

Hill’s™ Science Plan™ Canine Adult Stew – 354g (SKU #10450; Lot code 102020T26)
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ Canine Derm Defense™ Stew – 354g (SKU #10509; Lot code 112020T05)

SOUTH KOREA
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® c/d® Multicare Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew – 12.5oz (SKU #3384; Lot codes 102020T10, 102020T25)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew – 12.5oz (SKU #3389; Lot code 102020T04)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® z/d® Canine – 5.5oz (SKU #5403; Lot code 102020T17)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® z/d® Canine – 13oz (SKU #7018; Lot code 102020T04)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® w/d® Canine Vegetable & Chicken Stew – 12.5oz (SKU #10129; Lot codes 102020T04, 102020T21)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Low Fat Canine Rice, Vegetable & Chicken Stew – 12.5oz (SKU #10423; Lot codes 102020T17, 102020T19)

SPAIN
PD Canine i/d – 360g (SKU #8408U; Lot code 102020T18)
PD Canine w/d – 370g (SKU #8017U; Lot code 102020T05)
PD Canine z/d – 370g (SKU #8018U; Lot code 102020T17)
SP Canine Adult Advance Fitness Pollo – 370g (SKU #8037U; Lot code 102020T27)
SP Canine Mature Adult Pollo – 370g (SKU #8055U; Lot code 102020T14)

SWEDEN
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® z/d® Canine – 12x370g (SKU #8018U; Lot code 102020T17)

SWITZERLAND
Hill’s Prescription Diet z/d Canine Ultra Allergen-Free – 370g (SKU #8018U; Lot code 102020T17)

THAILAND
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Youthful Vitality Chicken & Vegetable Stew dog food (12.5oz; SKU #10763; Lot code 102020T04)

TURKEY
(Details not available)

UK
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ Canine w/d – 370g (SKU #8017U; Lot code 102020T05)
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ Canine z/d – 370g (SKU #8018U; Lot code 102020T17)
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ Canine i/d – 360g (SKU #8408U; Lot code 102020T18)
Hill’s™ Science Plan™ Canine Adult Advanced Fitness Chicken – 370g (SKU #8037U; Lot code 102020T27)
Hill’s™ Science Plan™ Canine Mature Adult Active Longevity Chicken – 370g (SKU #8055U; Lot code 102020T14)

UKRAINE
(Details not available)

USA
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® c/d® Multicare Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew – 12.5oz (SKU #3384; Lot codes 102020T10, 102020T25)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew – 12.5oz (SKU #3389; Lot codes 102020T04, 102020T10, 102020T19, 102020T20)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew – 5.5oz (SKU #3390; Lot codes 102020T11, 112020T23, 122020T07)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® z/d® Canine – 5.5oz (SKU #5403; Lot codes 102020T17, 112020T22)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® g/d® Canine – 13oz (SKU #7006; Lot codes 112020T19, 112020T20)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine – 13oz (SKU #7008; Lot codes 092020T30, 102020T07, 102020T11, 112020T22, 112020T23)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® j/d® Canine – 13oz (SKU #7009; Lot code 112020T20)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® k/d® Canine – 13oz (SKU #7010; Lot codes 102020T10, 102020T11)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® w/d® Canine – 13oz (SKU #7017; Lot codes 092020T30, 102020T11, 102020T12)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® z/d® Canine – 13oz (SKU #7018; Lot codes 102020T04, 112020T22)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® Metabolic + Mobility Canine Vegetable & Tuna Stew – 12.5oz (SKU #10086; Lot codes 102020T05, 102020T26)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® w/d® Canine Vegetable & Chicken Stew – 12.5oz (SKU #10129; Lot codes 102020T04, 102020T21)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Low Fat Canine Rice, Vegetable & Chicken Stew – 12.5oz (SKU #10423; Lot codes 102020T17, 102020T19, 112020T04)
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® Derm Defense® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew – 12.5oz (SKU #10509; Lot code 102020T05)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Small & Toy Breed Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food – 5.8oz (SKU #4969; Lot code 102020T18)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Puppy Chicken & Barley Entrée – 13oz (SKU #7036; Lot code 102020T12)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food – 13oz (SKU #7037; Lot codes 102020T13, 102020T14, 112020T23, 112020T24)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Turkey & Barley Dog Food – 13oz (SKU #7038; Lot code 102020T06)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Chicken & Beef Entrée Dog Food – 13oz (SKU #7040; Lot code 102020T13)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Light with Liver Dog Food – 13oz (SKU #7048; Lot code 112020T19)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food – 13oz (SKU #7055; Lot codes 092020T31, 102020T13, 092020T31)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Beef & Barley Entrée Dog Food – 13oz (SKU #7056; Lot codes 112020T20, 112020T24)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Turkey & Barley Entrée – 13oz (SKU #7057; Lot code 112020T19)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Healthy Cuisine Braised Beef, Carrots & Peas Stew dog food – 12.5oz (SKU #10452; Lot codes 102020T14, 102020T21)
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Youthful Vitality Chicken & Vegetable Stew dog food – 12.5oz (SKU #10763; Lot codes 102020T04, 102020T05, 112020T11)

VATICAN CITY
Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ Canine i/d – 360g (SKU #8408U; Lot code 102020T18)

Recalls and Alerts: February 13 – 16, 2019

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United States

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE: CDC reports 279 confirmed illnesses, 107 hospitalizations and one death in a multidrug-resistant Salmonella Reading outbreak linked to raw turkey products from a variety of sources. Confirmed cases have been reported in 41 states. Four of the victims lived in households where raw turkey products were fed to pets.

Allergy Alert: Nature’s Path Foods recalls a specific production run of EnviroKidz Choco Chimps, Gorilla Munch and Jungle Munch cereals due to undeclared gluten (wheat and barley). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and Best before dates.

Allergy Alert: Ottogi America, Inc. recalls JIN JJAMBBONG’
Spicy Seafood Noodle 4-pack (4.58oz x 4ea; Best before JUN.16.2019) and JIN RAMEN’ MILD TASTE, cup (2.29oz x 6 cup; Best before MAR.26.2019, JUL.25.2019, AUG.01.2019) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Soom Foods, LLC recalls Chocolate Sweet Tahini Halva squeeze packs (30mL packets; Code 67333D; Packaged November 27, 2017; Sold between January and September 2018) due to potential Salmonella Tennessee contamination. The recall was initiated after FDA reported finding the pathogen in a sample

Food Safety Recall: Smoked Alaska Seafoods, Inc. recalls Smoked Silver Salmon (6.5-oz jars; Production code AL81111133) due to risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Sid Wainer and Son recalls Jansal Valley brand Dukkah (2.5 oz tins and 6 x 2.5oz cases; Best by 08/28/2020; Production lots L2033968 (cases) and L2034198 (tins)) due to foreign matter (glass pieces) contamination.

Herbal Supplement Safety Recall: Kingston Pharma, LLC recalls DG™ Baby Gripe Water herbal supplement with organic ginger and fennel extracts (4-oz amber bottles; All lots; UPC 8 5495400246 3) due to presence of undissolved ingredient (citrus flavonoid) which can cause difficulty in swallowing.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Puresource Inc. recalls Purely Bulk brand Brewer’s Yeast (250g; Product codes 3052916, 3072084, 3089997; UPC 0 65279 10054 7) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert: Westpoint Distributors Ltd. recalls Debittered Brewer’s Yeast (various brands, package sizes and UPC; All products sold from February 27, 2018 to February 14, 2019, inclusive) due to undeclared peanut. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Bulk Barn Foods Limited recalls Brewer’s Yeast Debittered (sold in bulk; Item code 000941; All products sold up to and including February 14, 2019) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert: New Life Mills Town & Country recalls Brewer’s Yeast (1 lb.; All units sold from February 22, 2018 up to and including February 15, 2019) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert: Old Fashion Foods recalls Brewers Yeast Debittered (250g & 500g; All units sold up to and including February 11, 2019) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert: Greenline Distributors recalls various brands of Debittered Brewer’s Yeast due to undeclared peanut. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Bulk Barrel recalls Debittered Brewer’s Yeast (sold in bulk; Item code 699; All products sold up to and including February 12, 2019) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert: Trade Technocrats Ltd. recalls Brewer’s Debittered Yeast (114g and 454g; All codes sold between June 6, 2018 and February 15, 2019, inclusive) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert: Mainstay Natural Foods recalls Brewer’s Yeast (Approximately 1 lb or 2 lb; All units sold from August 2018, up to and including February 15, 2019) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert: Industry recalls Ottogi brand Ramensari (550g (550 g (110 g x 5); Product code 2019.04.24; UPC (outer pkg) 8 801045 522982; UPC (inner pkg) 8 801045 522012) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Nature’s Path Foods Inc. recalls various EnviroKidz brand cereals due to undeclared wheat and gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. recalls Kirkland Signature brand Pepperoni Pizza (1.03kg; All units up to and including February 8, 2019; UPC 40059) due to undeclared egg, soy, mustard and wheat. The recalled product was sold at Costco, 4315 Strandherd Dr, Ottawa, Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: Vivi and Tom Baby Food recalls various Vivi and Tom Baby Food brand baby and toddler foods because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products. The recalled products were distributed in Ontario.

Europe

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE (Denmark): Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, Statens Serum Institut and DTU Food Institute have completed their investigation into an August through November 2018 outbreak of E. coli O26:H11 that caused 38 illnesses, including 31 children under the age of five years. Although a definitive source of the outbreak was not identified, epidemiological investigation pointed to beef skewers as the probable source.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Þykkvabæjar ehf recalls Þykkvabæjar Hrásalat / Raw salad (400g; Best before 14.02.2019-07.03.2019) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Lidl recalls Mister Choc Choco & Caramel Bars (270g 6-pack; All Batch Codes Best Before: January 2020) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Speedibake recalls Takeaway 10 Garlic Slices (250g; Batch code SB9039B; Best before 08 February 2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK – England specific): Mr Dips recalls Cyprus Jasmine Tzatziki (430g; All batch codes and use-by dates) due to undeclared milk and Cyprus Jasmine Taramasalata (170g; All batch codes and use-by dates) due to undeclared soya, barley (gluten), oats (gluten), rye (gluten) and wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (UK – England specific): Bean & Pod Ltd recalls Dark Chocolate Honeycomb Dairy Free (150g; Batch code 2810180002; Best before 28 June 2019) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Kaasimport Jan Dupont recalls Oliviana brand Ensalada vert (175 gram plastic container; Lot #1319037; Best before 17/04/19) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Société SEPOA Delgove recalls SEPOA Delgove brand Kippers fumé au bois de hêtre / Beechwood-smoked kippers (Lot #2009; Best before 04/02/19) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): WEIAND GmbH recalls Kania brand Glass ceramic mills due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Mar-Ko Fleischwaren GmbH & Co. KG recalls Salamini classic (4 x 25g; Best before 06.10.2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Franz Wiltmann GmbH & Co. KG recalls Schinken-Rotwurst (100g; Best before 08.03.2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Delicateur recalls Milbona Gouda young grated cheese (250g; Best before 21.04.2019; Lots 834799538051020190121 and 834799538051021190121) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Corleggy Cheese recalls Cavanbert Raw Cow’s Milk Cheese (All pack sizes; All best before dates up to 14/02/19) and Drumlin Raw Cow’s Milk Cheese (All pack sizes; All best before dates up to 13/03/19) due to Mycobacterium bovis contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Toons Bridge Dairy recalls several batches of its mozzarella, halloumi, ricotta and buratta soft cheeses due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Kaasspread Groene Pesto / Jumbo Green Pesto cheese spread (Best before 18-04-2019 through 22-04-2019) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Hoogvliet recalls various Hoogvliet steak and steak strip products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Lidl Sweden recalls Guldgrytan brand Nötfärs 6% (500g; Best before 2019-02-12) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK – Northern Ireland specific): Corleggy Cheese recalls Cavanbert Raw Cow’s Milk Cheese (All pack sizes; All best before dates up to 14/02/19) and Drumlin Raw Cow’s Milk Cheese (All pack sizes; All best before dates up to 13/03/19) due to Mycobacterium bovis contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

OUTBREAK ALERT (AUSTRALIA): South Australia Health (SA Health) is investigating 11 cases of Salmonella illnesses linked to three Angkor Bakery locations. The victims reported having eaten Vietnamese rolls from the three bakeries. Nine of the eleven confirmed victims were hospitalized.