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: January 30 – February 3, 2019

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United States

Allergy Alert: Taylor Farms TX, Inc. recalls approximately 2,100 pounds of chicken products incorrectly labeled as “Chile Relleno” products due to undeclared wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for detailed information on the recalled product.

Food Safety Recall: Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation recalls UNCOOKED POPCORN STYLE CHICKEN BREAST CHUNK FRITTERS WITH RIB MEAT (20-lb. boxes containing 8 clear bags; USE BY 10 01 2019; Lot codes 9004101012, 9004101013, 9004101014, 9004101015, 9004101016, 9004101017, 9004101018, 9004101019, 9004101020, 9004101021, 9004101022, 9004101000 and 9004101001) due to foreign matter (rubber) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Publix Super Markets recalls Publix Deli Popcorn Chicken sourced from Pilgrim’s Pride (sold in both hot and refrigerated cases in the deli department in all Publix stores in Florida, and some stores in southern Georgia, southern and coastal South Carolina, and southern Alabama between January 17 – 31, 2019) due to foreign matter (rubber) contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Hill’s Pet Nutrition is voluntarily recalling select canned dog food products due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Herboristerie Fleur bleue recalls MIEL AUX AIGUILLES DE SAPIN / Honey with fir needles (320g; All units sold up to and including 24 January 2019) as the products were not prepared and packaged under conditions that ensure safety.

Food Safety Recall: Boucherie Les trois p’tits cochons inc recalls SAUMON FUMÉ MAISON / House smoked salmon (variable weights; all product sold up to and including 29 January 2019) because the products were manufactured and packaged in a way that may render them unsafe to consume.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Canada): Hill’s Pet Nutrition Ltd recalls a selection of its canned dog food because it may contain high levels of vitamin D which exceed the maximum recommended intake. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were manufactured in the USA.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Unifood Import A/S recalls Silk Road Tropical Mix (250 g, 1 kg and 2 kg; All best before dates) due to undeclared sulfites.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Tenax Sild A/S recalls Fisherman’s Salmon-hunted herring (240g; Best before 19 / 8-2019) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (France): Geantcasino recalls Casino Saveurs d’Ailleurs brand 6 mini nems crevettes sauce Nuoc-mâm (200g; Lot #190155; Best before 30/01/2019) due to undeclared fish and soy.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Bonvita B.V. recalls various Bonvita Bon-Ice ice cream products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): The Village Bakery Markethill recalls numerous bakery products due to undeclared sesame, celery, milk, wheat (gluten), oats (gluten) or barley (gluten). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jin Long Trading SPRL recalls Golden Lily White Pepper (1Kg; Lot #30.10.2020; Best before 12.01.2019 – 25.01.2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Société CHARCUTERIE VALLE DE LA BRUCHE recalls Auchan brand Choucroute / sauerkraut (Lots 011015, 011024, 011029; Best before 09/02/19, 18/02/19, 23/02/19) due to foreign matter (rubber) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): JOAN DISTRIBUTION recalls JOAN brand Fuet Catalan (150g; Lot #18490008; Best before 08/07/2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E.Leclerc recalls Nos régions ont du talent brand assorted deli meats (200g; Lot #9023; Best before 26/02/19) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Intermarché recalls Mussels (2.8kg; Lot #T7562; Best before 26/01/2019, 27/01/2019) and Spanish Mussels (1.4kg; Lot #T7562; 6/01/2019, 27/01/2019) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hans Kupfer & Sohn GmbH & Co KG recalls GUT&GÜNSTIG Delikatess Hähnchenbrust-Filetroulade (150g; Best before 03.02.2019 up to and including 15.02.2019) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contaminated.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Esselunga recalls Cannelloni di carne (Lot SC 29.01.19), Lasagna al forno (600g; Lot SC 30.01.19) and RAGU’ DI VITELLO TOP (200g; Lot SC 07.02.19) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Modillac brand infant formula products (Product of France) due to possible Salmonella Poona contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall (UK – England only): Yorkshire Fine Cheese recalls Barncliffe Brie cheese (200g and 1Kg; Batch codes 098, 099, 002; Best before 4 March 2019, 6 March 2019, 25 March 2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (UK): Hill’s Pet Nutrition Ltd recalls a selection of its canned dog food because it may contain high levels of vitamin D which exceed the maximum recommended intake. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were manufactured in the USA.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Hermes Fish Factory recalls smoked cold salmon fillet product (200g; Best by 16/02/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Organic Milk Group recalls OMG Organic Milk (1L; Best Before 04/02/2019) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Mungalli Creek Dairy recalls Mungalli Creek Kefir (1 Litre; BB Date 22/2/2019) due to E. coli contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Australia): Hill’s Pet Nutrition Ltd recalls a selection of its canned dog food because it may contain high levels of vitamin D which exceed the maximum recommended intake. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were manufactured in the USA.

Pet Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Hill’s Pet Nutrition Ltd recalls a selection of its canned dog food because it may contain high levels of vitamin D which exceed the maximum recommended intake. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were manufactured in the USA.