Stratford Care recalls 62 dog, cat supplements for vitamin A

Adapted from a press release:

Stratford Care USA, Inc. of Odessa, Florida, USA is recalling multiple brands of omega-3 supplements for cats and dogs due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin A, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Stratford Care USA, Inc is solely a distributor of supplements and other companion animal products. The lots in question were produced by a contract manufacturer and sold to Stratford Care USA, Inc.

Stratford Care USA, Inc is taking this action after receiving a single serious adverse event from a sole consumer regarding their dogs’ exhibiting signs of vitamin A toxicity after consuming the supplement. This is the only adverse event to date. Stratford Care USA, Inc is solely a distributor of supplements and other companion animal products. The lots in question were produced by a contract manufacturer and sold to Stratford Care USA, Inc.

Vitamin A is an essential nutrient for dogs; however, ingestion of elevated levels can lead to health issues depending on the level of vitamin A and the length of exposure. Vitamin A toxicity may include general malaise, anorexia, usea, peeling skin, weakness, tremors, convulsions, paralysis, and death.

Currently, Stratford Care USA is taking all necessary steps in collaboration with the FDA to remove all products with these lot numbers from the market. No other Stratford Care USA, Inc products are affected.

Omega-3 Supplements for cats and dogs was distributed throughout the United States in veterinary clinics, distribution centers, retail stores, and online market places such as Amazon and Chewy.

Identification of recalled dog and cat supplements

The white plastic container containing 60 soft gels has a marking on the bottom of the container that states “lot 31133 EXP 04/13/23” and “lot 30837 EXP 10/26/22”, this product has been private labeled under various brand names, please see the labels and chart listed below.

1. Orlando Vets - Omega-V3 Softgels         
2. All Creatures Animal Hospital - Omega-V3 Softgels         
3. All Veteriry Supply, INC - Omega-V3 Softgels         
4. Jungle Pet - Skin+Coat Omega-3 Soft Gels     
5. Animal Medical Clinic     Omega V3 Softgels
6. Animal Medical Clinic Melbourne Beach Omega V3 Softgels         
7. Animal Care Hospital      Omega-3 Fatty Acid Max Strength Soft Gels         
8. Animal Medical Center  Omega-V3 Softgels         
9. Barnes Animal Hospital Omega-V3 Softgels         
10. Brentwood Animal Hospital - Omega-V3 Softgels  
11. Cherokee Trail Veteriry Hospital - Omega-V3 Softgels  
12. Clinton Animal Hospital- Omega-V3 Softgels         
13. Clyde’s Animal Clinic - Omega-V3 Softgels  
14. Coastal Animal Clinic  - Omega-V3 Softgels  
15. Columbia Hospital For Animals - Omega-V3 Softgels  
16. Compassion Veteriry Clinic - Omega-V3 Softgels  
17. Doc Ladue’s - Omega-V3 Softgels  
18. Dogwood Veteriry Hospital         Omega-V3 Softgels         
19. Doral Centre Animal Hospital - Omega-V3 Softgels  
20. Eagles Landing Veteriry Hospital - Omega-V3 Softgels  
21. Pet Health Solutions - Omega-V3 Softgels  
22. SPCA of North Brevard - Omega-V3 Softgels  
23. LaVale Veteriry Hospital - Omega-V3 Softgels  
24. Twin Maples - Omega-V3 Softgels  
25. University Animal Hospital - Omega-V3 Softgels  
26. Venice Pines Veteriry Clinic - Omega-V3 Softgels  
27. Lake Dow Animal Hospital - Omega-V3 Softgels  
28. MVH Mann Veteriry Hospital  - Omega-V3 Softgels  
29. All Paws Animal Clinic Royal Palm Beach - Omega-V3 Softgels  
30. Bottle Tree Animal Hospital - Omega-V3 Softgels  
31. Brookwood Veteriry Clinic - Omega-V3 Softgels  
32. Cleveland Park Animal Hospital - Omega-V3 Softgels  
33. Crown Heights Animal Hospital - Omega-V3 Softgels  
34. Eagle’s Landing Veteriry Hospital - Omega-V3 Softgels  
35. LVH Veteriry - Omega-V3 Softgels  
36. Mt Orab Veteriry Clinic  Dr. Hayes’s - Omega-V3 Softgels  
37. Oak Tree Animal Hospital - Omega-V3 Softgels  
38. Patterson Veteriry Hospital – Mason - Omega-V3 Softgels  
39. Prospect Heights Animal Hospital - Omega-V3 Softgels  
40. Smyth County Animal Hospital - Omega-V3 Softgels      
41. Stateline Animal Clinic O- mega-V3 Softgels         
42. The Pet Clinic of Urba, LLC - Omega-V3 Softgels  
43. Valdosta Animal Hospital - Omega-V3 Softgels  
44. Viking Community Animal Hospital - Omega-V3 Softgels           
45. Westbrook Animal Hospital - Omega-V3 Softgels  
46. My Pet Hospital - Omega-3 Soft Gels          
47. North Shore Animal League America - Omega-V3 Softgels  
48. NPC Northgate Pet Clinic - Omega-V3 Softgels     
49. Northwest Tennessee Veteriry Services - Omega-V3 Softgels          
50. Pawstruck.com - Omega-V3 Softgels  
51. Perry Animal Clinic - Omega-V3 Softgels       
52. Pleasant Plains Animal Hospital - Omega-V3 Softgels          
53. Seiler Animal Hospital - Omega-V3 Softgels         
54. Stratford Animal Health - Omega-V3 Softgels      
55. Summerfields Animal Hospital - Omega-V3 Softgels        
56. SensoVet Animal Health Wellness - Advanced Omega-3 Softgel         
57. University Animal Hospital - Omega-V3 Softgels      
58. Vet4Bulldog - V4B Bully Fish oil omega-3 EFA   
59. Waggin’ Wheel Vet Clinic - Omega-V3 Softgels       
60. Wellsboro Small Animal Hospital Veteriry Medical Center - Omega-V3 Softgels 
61. Wickham Road Animal Hospital - Omega-V3 Softgels  
62. Wilton Manors Animal Hospital - Omega-V3 Softgels      

Pet owners who purchased this supplement listed above are asked to immediately stop feeding and throw it away in a container where no other animals, including wildlife, can access and consume it.

Veterinary and other retail partners should remove and destroy the affected product from their inventory.