Dog food recalled over potentially harmful vitamin D levels

Sunshine Mills, producer of several pet food brands, recalls three of his puppies and dog food products, citing potentially high levels of vitamin D that can lead to "serious health problems" including kidney failure.

The affected brands are Evolve, Sportsman's Pride and Triumph, the company says in a statement that is also posted on the US Food and Drug Administration website.

"Vitamin D when consumed at very high levels can cause serious health problems in dogs, including kidney dysfunction," said the company. Symptoms include vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst and urination, excessive dryness and weight loss.

Developing Chicken and Rice Bread Dry Dog Food, Sportsman's Pride Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food and Triumph Chicken and Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food with a "Best Buy Date Code" of November 1[ads1], 2018, through November 8, 2019 "Dogs that have eaten them and show some of the symptoms should be seen by a veterinarian," says the company.

Consumers who have purchased recalled products can return them to the seller for a refund.

No other Evolve, Sportsman Pride or Triumph products are affected, says the company.

Several other makers have re-issued dog food because of potentially high levels of vitamin D, including Elm Pet Foods, using Sunshine Mill's facilities, according to the company's website.

Similar withdrawals are issued by ANF Inc., Nutrisca, Natural Life and the Grocery Lidl (for Orlando branded dog food).

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The complete list of revocations is posted on the FDA website.

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