The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency:
Mars Petcare UK is recalling several of its dog food products because they may contain high levels of vitamin D which exceed the maximum permitted intake.
Product details
Chappie Complete Chicken and Wholegrain Dry Dog Food
Pack size: 3 kg
Batch code: 045F9MIN05
Best-before date: 11 May 2022
Pedigree Mixer Adult Dry Dog Original
Pack size: 3 kg
Batch codes: 046E9MIN05, 046F9MIN05, 048A9MIN05
Best-before dates: 12 February 2022, 20 February 2022, 22 February 2022
Pedigree Mixer Adult Dry Dog Food Original
Pack size: 10 kg
Batch codes: 046E9MIN08, 047C9MIN08
Best-before dates: 12 February 2022, 17 February 2022
Pedigree Adult Complete Dry Dog Food with Chicken and Vegetables
Pack size: 12 kg
Batch codes: 046C9MIN08, 046D9MIN08, 046E9MIN08
Best-before dates: 10 February 2022, 11 February 2022, 12 February 2022
Pedigree Adult Complete Dry Dog Food with Chicken and Vegetables
Pack size: 2.6 kg
Batch codes: 045F9MIN05, 047A9MIN05
Best-before dates: 6 February 2022, 15 February 2022
Risk statement
High levels of vitamin D fed to a pet over a short period (weeks/months) should not cause undue concern. Over a longer period of feeding, ingestion of elevated levels can lead to potential dog health issues depending on the level of vitamin D and the length of exposure, and dogs may exhibit symptoms such as lethargy, stiffness, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination (polyuria), excessive drooling, and weight loss. Vitamin D, when consumed at very high levels, can lead to serious health issues in dogs including renal dysfunction.
Action taken by the company
Mars Petcare UK is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought any of the products. Please see the attached notices. The company will also be contacting customers who have bought the affected products wherever possible.
Customer notice: Mars Petcare UK Chappie and Pedigree dog food
Our advice to consumers
(pet owners): If you have bought any of the above dog food products, you should stop feeding them to your dog and contact Mars Petcare Customer Service at 0800 013 3131 and https://uk.pedigree.com/about-us/contact/. If you have concerns that your pet may be showing symptoms of illness after eating one of the affected products, please contact a veterinarian.
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