Fromm Family Pet Food Issues First Ever RECALL in 114 Years

Fromm Family Pet Food Issues First Ever RECALL in 114 Years

Fromm Family Pet Food recently announced on their website that they are recalling some of their dog food products because they do not contain recommended levels of vitamins and minerals and may contain excessive amounts of vitamin D.

Since excessive amounts of vitamin D can be toxic to dogs, the pet food company’s president has announced a recall on their website. According to Justin Lee, DVM, excessive amounts of vitamin D can be toxic to pets and can easily poison them.

In her article on Pet Health Network, she stated, “When ingested in poisonous amounts, vitamin D can result in life-threatening elevations in calcium (i.e., hypercalcemia) and phosphorous (i.e., hyperphosphatemia). When this occurs, it results in soft tissue mineralization–or hardening of the tissue. This mineralization often occurs in the kidneys (renal tubules), gastrointestinal tract, aorta, and even the heart. This can result in severe acute kidney failure within just a few days.”

Read More Here To See The Affected Recalled Products

The affected items are:

• 12 oz. Gold Chicken Pate Dog can case code#11893, individual can upc : 72705 11892
• 12 oz. Gold Chicken & Duck can case code #11895, individual can upc: 72705 11894
• 12 oz. Gold Salmon & Chicken Pate can case code #11891, individual can upc: 72705 11890

Fromm Family Pet Food mentioned this on their Facebook page,

“If you have questions or concerns we urge you call Fromm customer service at 800-325-6331. Customer service hours this weekend are as follows: Saturday 8AM-5PM CST and Sunday 9AM-3PM CST. This recall is being implemented in an abundance of caution. While there have been no reports of any health problems, Fromm is recommending the affected products not be fed. Thank you for your understanding and your continued support of our family business.”

If you have the recalled product, please DO NOT feed it to your pets. Please return the affected product from where you purchased them from for a refund or return them to any authorized Fromm retailer.

If you have already fed your pets some of the recalled product, please contact your vet or emergency clinic immediately. Signs to look out for with vitamin D poisoning include loss of appetite, excessive or decreased thirst and urination, and weakness or lethargy, among other symptoms. Please SHARE this post with your family and friends.

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