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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
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Recalls and Alerts: February 7 – 9, 2019

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.

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United States

OUTBREAK ALERT: CDC alerts consumers to potential exposures to a drug-resistant Brucella strain RB51 (RB51) in 19 states, connected to consuming raw (unpasteurized) milk from Miller’s Biodiversity Farm in Quarryville, Pennsylvania. One case of RB51 infection (brucellosis) has been confirmed in New York.

Allergy Alert: Birdseed Food Co. recalls Craft Granola Goldenola Turmeric & Ginger (11oz and 3oz pkgs; All expiration dates up to and including 061419) due to undeclared cashews.

Allergy Alert: Don Paco Lopez Panaderia Inc. recalls Sweet Bread (16-oz packages; all batches and dates) due to undeclared milk. The recalled products were distributed in New York State.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Boucherie-charcuterie Piano & Fils inc. recalls three prepared foods due to undeclared wheat, milk, eggs, soy and sulfites.

Allergy Alert: Fumeur en nord recalls Beef jerky (variable sizes; product sold up to 4 February 2019) due to undeclared barley, soy and fish.

Allergy Alert: Indigo Natural Foods Inc. recalls Indigo Packaged Goodness brand Brewers Yeast Debittered (400g; All units sold from October 24, 2018 up to and including February 7, 2019; UPC 6 99692 00659 1) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert: Industry recalls certain Ottogi brand noodle products due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Industry recalls certain RXBAR brand Protein Bars due to undeclared peanut. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls Betty brand and Nancy’s Fancy Yummy-in-the-Tummy brand bakery products from the marketplace due to possible contamination from mice infestation. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed in Ontario and Québec. The bakery products were manufactured by Les Services alimentaires Firouz inc.

Food Safety Recall: Les Services alimentaires Firouz inc recalls numerous breads and baked goods that were manufactured or packaged under conditions that threaten food safety. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Renard bleu inc. recalls Spaghetti sauce (500 mL and 1L jars; All product sold up to and including 6 February 2019), which was prepared and packaged under conditions that threaten food safety.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA recalls various BonVita brand ice cream products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): La société Thalassa Excellence recalls Fumage du val de lys brand Flétan fumé tranché / Sliced smoked halibut (150g; Lot #19025024; Best before 14/02/19) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): RYDBERGS recalls Rydbergs Rhode Island Dressing (50g; Best before 08.04.2019) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Rayan Patisserie recalls Rayan Patisserie Assorted Baklawah (200g and 500g; All dates up to and including 07 May 2019) due to undeclared milk and wheat.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Ökoland GmbH North recalls Lamb salami air-dried (150 g; Batch #23394; Best before 07.03.2019) and Colbassa salami air-dried (150g; Batch 23395; Best before 07.03.2019) due to foreign matter (small blue plastic particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Dunnes Stores recalls Dunnes Stores Poached Side of Salmon (400g; Use by 19/02/19) due to uncorrect ‘Use by’ date.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Grönsaksmästarna recalls Nyttogrönt brand Beetroot sprouts (Best before 2019-02-07 through 2019-02-12) due to Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Hill’s Pet Products (Benelux) NV-SA recalls certain Hill’s canned dog food products due to elevated Vitamin D levels. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Riverside Milk recalls Riverside Milk brand raw (unpasteurized) milk, sold from a vending machine (Batches purchased between 28 January and 7 February 2019), due to Campylobacter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): New World Greymouth recalls certain New World Greymouth brand Hot cross bun products (Best before: 08.02.2019) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.