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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

PMI Nutrition International: Various Animal Feeds Recalled Due to Elevated Vitamin D Levels

Agency Publication Date: October 9, 2014
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Summary

PMI Nutrition International is recalling 985 units of various animal diets, including pet bird, guinea pig, primate, rodent, and fish foods, due to dangerously high levels of vitamin D. The company received four customer complaints, including reports of 7 parakeets and 14 small birds dying, with veterinarian diagnoses confirming vitamin D toxicity. Testing revealed that certain batches contained up to 100 times the intended amount of vitamin D. These products were distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally to Japan.

Risk

Excessive vitamin D intake can cause severe toxicity in animals, leading to organ damage and death. In this case, elevated levels have already been linked to the confirmed deaths of 21 birds and clinical diagnoses of vitamin D poisoning by veterinarians.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your animal feed packaging for the brand name 'Mazuri', 'Purina', 'AQUAMAX', or 'PMI Nutrition' and cross-reference the product name and bag weight with the affected list.
  2. Locate the lot number and formula number printed on the bag; specifically look for lot codes 'APR 02 12 1' through 'MAY 08 12 3' for many products, or specific dates like 'APR15123' and 'APR21122' for Mazuri Small Bird and Wolf diets.
  3. Stop using any recalled feed immediately to prevent further illness or potential death in your animals.
  4. Return any remaining product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact PMI Nutrition International for further instructions.
  5. If your animal shows signs of illness, contact your veterinarian immediately and mention potential vitamin D toxicity.
  6. For additional questions or to report further incidents, contact the FDA Veterinary Medicine hotline at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Full refund available upon return.

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

Affected Products

Product: Guinea Pig Diet (50 lb)
Model:
Formula No. 5025
Item Number. 0001330
Lot Numbers:
APR 02 12 1
MAY 08 12 3
Date Ranges: APR 02 12 1 thru MAY 08 12 3
Product: MAZURI MANED WOLF DIET THE RICHMOND STANDARD (15 kg)
Model:
Formula No. 5MD9
Item No. 0011482
Lot Numbers:
APR21122
Product: MAZURI SMALL BIRD MAINTENANCE (25 lb)
Model:
Formula No. 56A6
Item No. 0001452
Lot Numbers:
APR15123
Product: Mazuri Primate Maintenance Biscuit (25 lb)
Model:
Formula No. 5MA2
Item No. 0040996
Lot Numbers:
APR11123
Product: Mazuri Mouse Breeder 9F (50 lb)
Model:
Formula No. 5M68
Item No. 0006758
Lot Numbers:
APR20122PMI
Product: MAZURI PRIMATE BASIX (25 lb)
Model:
FORMULA NO. 5M68
ITEM NO. 0006758
Lot Numbers:
APR20122PMI
Product: MAZURI EX GAMEBIRD STARTER (25 lb)
Model:
FORMULA NO. 5637
ITEM NO. 0001430
Lot Numbers:
APR 02 12 1
MAY 08 12 3
Date Ranges: APR 02 12 1 thru MAY 08 12 3
Product: MONKEY DIET JUMBO (25 lb)
Model:
FORMULA NO. 5037
ITEM NO. 0001332
Lot Numbers:
APR 02 12 1
MAY 08 12 3
Date Ranges: APR 02 12 1 thru MAY 08 12 3
Product: MONKEY DIET (25 lb)
Model:
FORMULA NO. 5038
ITEM NO. 0001333
Lot Numbers:
APR 02 12 1
MAY 08 12 3
Date Ranges: APR 02 12 1 thru MAY 08 12 3
Product: NEW WORLD PRIMATE DIET (25 lb)
Model:
FORMULA NO. 5040
ITEM NO. 0001334
Lot Numbers:
APR 02 12 1
MAY 08 12 3
Date Ranges: APR 02 12 1 thru MAY 08 12 3
Product: HIGH PROTEIN MONKEY DIET (25 lb)
Model:
FORMULA NO. 5045
ITEM NO. 0001335
Lot Numbers:
APR 02 12 1
MAY 08 12 3
Date Ranges: APR 02 12 1 thru MAY 08 12 3
Product: HIGH PROTEIN MONKEY DIET JUMBO (25 lb)
Model:
FORMULA NO. 5047
ITEM NO. 0001336
Lot Numbers:
APR 02 12 1
MAY 08 12 3
Date Ranges: APR 02 12 1 thru MAY 08 12 3
Product: CERTIFIED GUINEA PIG DIET (33 lb)
Model:
FORMULA NO. 5026
ITEM NO. 0002032
Lot Numbers:
APR 02 12 1
MAY 08 12 3
Date Ranges: APR 02 12 1 thru MAY 08 12 3
Product: AQUAMAX GROWER 600 (50 lb)
Model:
FORMULA NO. 5D06
ITEM NO. 0001468
Lot Numbers:
APR 02 12 1
MAY 08 12 3
Date Ranges: APR 02 12 1 thru MAY 08 12 3
Product: Purina CATFISH 32 (50 lb)
Model:
FORMULA NO. 51J2
ITEM NO. 0040967
Lot Numbers:
APR 02 12 1
MAY 08 12 3
Date Ranges: APR 02 12 1 thru MAY 08 12 3
Product: MAZURI PARROT MAINTENANCE (25 lb)
Model:
FORMULA NO. 56A8
ITEM NO. 0001454
Lot Numbers:
APR 02 12 1
MAY 08 12 3
Date Ranges: APR 02 12 1 thru MAY 08 12 3
Product: NUTRISOURCE KOI POND (4.25 lb)
Model:
FORMULA NO. 5ZC9
ITEM NO. 0049071
Date Ranges: Best If Used By 04/25/14

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 62479
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: PMI Nutrition International
Sold By: authorized dealers; specialty pet stores
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3 products (476- 50 lb bags; 89-33LB BAGS; 420-25 LB BAGS)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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