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Medium RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Addiction Foods Llc: Canned Dog Foods Recalled for Elevated Vitamin A and Mineral Imbalance

Agency Publication Date: September 28, 2016
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Summary

Addiction Foods Llc is recalling approximately 355 cases of New Zealand Venison & Apples and New Zealand Brushtail & Vegetables canned dog foods. These products are being recalled because they contain elevated levels of Vitamin A and incorrect ratios of calcium and phosphorus. Consumers who have purchased these products should not feed them to their pets and should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. These products were distributed in California, Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Canada.

Risk

Consumption of food with elevated Vitamin A and improper mineral ratios can lead to health issues in dogs over time, including joint stiffness, weight loss, and potential kidney or bone development problems.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for Addiction brand New Zealand Venison & Apples Entrée (13.8 oz) with UPC 8 885004 070462 and lot number 8936:01Dec2018.
  2. Check for Addiction brand New Zealand Brushtail & Vegetables Entrée (13.8 oz) with UPC 8 885004 070028 and lot number 8940:02 Dec2018.
  3. Verify if the expiration date on the cans is December 2018.
  4. Immediately stop feeding the affected canned food to your pets.
  5. Return any remaining cans to the retail store where they were purchased for a full refund.
  6. Contact your veterinarian if your pet has consumed these products and is showing signs of illness.
  7. For additional questions, contact the FDA consumer hotline at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Full refund at point of purchase.

How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Affected Products

Product: New Zealand Venison & Apples Entrée, canned dog food, Addiction brand (13.8 oz/390 g)
Model:
V-525-2016
UPC Codes:
8885004070462
Lot Numbers:
8936:01Dec2018 (Exp December 2018)
Date Ranges: December 2018
Product: New Zealand Brushtail & Vegetables Entrée, Canned Dog Food (13.8 oz/390 g)
Model:
V-526-2016
UPC Codes:
8885004070028
Lot Numbers:
8940:02 Dec2018 (Exp December 2018)
Date Ranges: December 2018

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 75116
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Addiction Foods Llc
Sold By: retailers in CA, FL, NC, PA, WA; retailers in Canada
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (347 cases of Venison & Apples Entree and 8 cases of Brushtail & Vegetables Entree; will be provided)
Distributed To: California, Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Washington

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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