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Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Central Garden & Pet Company: Kaytee Baby Bird Formulas Recalled for Elevated Vitamin D Levels

Agency Publication Date: August 8, 2012
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Summary

Central Garden & Pet Company is recalling approximately 50,328 containers of Kaytee exact Hand Feeding Formula for All Baby Birds and Baby Macaws. These products were distributed nationwide and internationally through various retailers and pet specialty stores. The recall was initiated because the products may contain elevated levels of Vitamin D, which can be harmful to young birds if consumed over time. No specific injuries have been reported, but the firm is voluntarily removing the affected products from the market to ensure bird safety.

Risk

Elevated Vitamin D levels in hand-feeding formula can lead to vitamin D toxicity in baby birds. This condition can cause serious health issues, including kidney damage, dehydration, and potentially death in developing chicks.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your bird food packaging for 'Kaytee exact Hand Feeding Formula' for All Baby Birds or Baby Macaws.
  2. Identify affected 'All Baby Bird' formula by UPC codes 71859-47510 (7.5 oz), 71859-47511 (18 oz), 71859-47512 (5 lb), or 71859-47518 (22 lb) with 'Best Before' dates of 9 Mar 2013, 14 Mar 2013, 21 Mar 2013, 30 Mar 2013, 30 March 2013, 13 Apr 2012, 19 Apr 2013, 20 Apr 2013, or 16 May 2013.
  3. Identify affected 'Baby Macaw' formula by UPC code 71859-47515 (5 lb) with 'Best Before' dates of 1 Mar 2013, 14 Mar 2013, or 19 Apr 2013.
  4. Immediately stop using the affected formula and dispose of the product safely to ensure no other animals consume it.
  5. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Central Garden & Pet Company/Kaytee Products, Inc. for further instructions.
  6. Contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator in your state or call the FDA at 1-888-463-6332 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund at point of sale.

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

Affected Products

Product: Kaytee exact Hand Feeding Formula, formulated for All Baby Birds (7.5 oz / 213g)
Model:
100032326
UPC Codes:
7185947510
Date Ranges: 9 Mar 2013, 14 Mar 2013, 21 Mar 2013, 30 Mar 2013, 30 March 2013, 13 Apr 2012, 19 Apr 2013, 20 Apr 2013, 16 May 2013
Product: Kaytee exact Hand Feeding Formula, formulated for All Baby Birds (18 oz / 510g)
Model:
100032328
UPC Codes:
7185947511
Date Ranges: 9 Mar 2013, 14 Mar 2013, 21 Mar 2013, 30 Mar 2013, 30 March 2013, 13 Apr 2012, 19 Apr 2013, 20 Apr 2013, 16 May 2013
Product: Kaytee exact Hand Feeding Formula, formulated for All Baby Birds (5 lb / 2.27kg)
Model:
100032330
100034332
UPC Codes:
7185947512
Date Ranges: 9 Mar 2013, 14 Mar 2013, 21 Mar 2013, 30 Mar 2013, 30 March 2013, 13 Apr 2012, 19 Apr 2013, 20 Apr 2013, 16 May 2013
Product: Kaytee exact Hand Feeding Formula, formulated for All Baby Birds (22 lb / 9.98kg)
Model:
100032336
UPC Codes:
7185947518
Date Ranges: 9 Mar 2013, 14 Mar 2013, 21 Mar 2013, 30 Mar 2013, 30 March 2013, 13 Apr 2012, 19 Apr 2013, 20 Apr 2013, 16 May 2013
Product: Kaytee exact Hand Feeding Formula, Specifically Formulated for Baby Macaws (5 lb / 2.27kg)
Model:
100032337
UPC Codes:
7185947515
Date Ranges: 1 Mar 2013, 14 Mar 2013, 19 Apr 2013

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 61634
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Central Garden & Pet Company
Sold By: specialty pet retailers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (25,164 containers (total for both products))
Distributed To: Nationwide

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