In association with Sunshine Mills, Lidl voluntarily recalled specific lots of Orlando brand Grain Free Chicken and Chickpea Superfood Recipe Dog Food because the products may contain elevated levels of Vitamin D, according to the United States Food and Drug Administration.
The recalled products consist of the following lot numbers manufactured between March 3, 2018, and May 15, 2018:
- TI1 3 Mar 2019
- TB2 21 Mar 2019
- TB3 21 Mar 2019
- TA2 19 Apr 2019
- TB1 15 May 2019
- TB2 15 May 2019
No other products sold by Lidl are impacted by the recall.
Effects of vitamin D excess in dog food
Dogs consuming elevated levels of Vitamin D could exhibit symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss. Customers with dogs who have consumed this product and are exhibiting these symptoms should contact their veterinarian as soon as possible.
This is a voluntary recall and is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Other recent recalls related to excess vitamin D
Natural Life Pet Products expands dry dog food recall - November 13, 2018
The products were distributed to retail stores in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and California.
Nutrisca recalls dry dog food for elevated vitamin D - November 5, 2018
Nutrisca became aware of the elevated levels of vitamin D after receiving complaints from three pet owners of vitamin D toxicity after consuming the product.
Natural Life Pet Products recalls dry food for vitamin D - November 5, 2018
Natural Life Pet Products of Saint Louis, Missouri, USA is voluntarily recalling our Chicken and Potato dry dog food due to it containing elevated levels of Vitamin D.