Safety Report: Pure Vita Salmon Entrée Dog Food - recalled due to Elevated Levels of Vitamin D, USA

United States

October 11, 2021 – Tuffy's Pet Foods is issuing a voluntary recall of approximately 1,600 cases of Pure Vita Salmon Entree Dog Food in a Tetrapak carton following notification from the product manufacturer of potentially elevated levels of Vitamin D. No illnesses or injuries have been reported from consumers to date.

Consuming elevated levels of vitamin D in dog food can cause adverse reactions in dogs of all sizes, including symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss. When ingested at excessive levels, vitamin D can lead to serious health issues in dogs including renal dysfunction. While no reports of illness or injury have been reported from consumers to date, Tuffy’s is acting out of an abundance of caution and is removing the specific lots of product listed below from distribution.

Consumers should stop feeding the product listed below to their pets immediately. Tuffy’s recommends consumers whose dogs have consumed the potentially affected product and are exhibiting any of the above-mentioned symptoms contact their veterinarian.

- Pure Vita Salmon Entrée Dog Food TetraPak (12.5 oz. per carton). UPC: 0 73893 96202 1. Lot numbers: 0629101N1 /
0901101N1. Best By dates: 29 Jun 2023 / 1 Sep 2023.

The recalled product was distributed exclusively within the United States to distributors and retail stores.  The recalled product is limited to Pure Vita Salmon Entrée Dog Food in a Tetrapak carton, bearing UPC Code "0 73893 96202 1" (found on side of the carton).  Products included in the recall are identified by the "Best by Dates" and “Lot Numbers” (found on the top of the carton) as listed above. No other Pure Vita dog or cat foods, or treats are affected by this announcement.

Consumers who purchased the Pure Vita Salmon Entrée dog food product subject to this voluntary recall (as identified above) are urged to return the product to their retailer for a full refund.

For consumer information or questions regarding this voluntary recall, please contact Tuffy’s Pet Foods, Inc. at (800) 525-9155 from Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Central Time

Company name: Tuffy’s Pet Foods, Inc.
Brand name: Nutri Source
Product recalled: Pure Vita Salmon Entrée Dog Food
Reason of the recall: Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
FDA Recall date: October 12, 2021

Check the full recall details on www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tuffys-pet-foods-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-limited-quantity-pure-vita-salmon-entree-dog-food

Source: FDA