Sainsbury’s recalls a range of its pet food pouch selections due to high levels of Vitamin D
- Affected
- Adult Complete Nutrition in Jelly; Adult Complete Nutrition in Gravy; Adult Fine Flakes in Jelly (meat/fish varieties); Adult Fine Flakes in Jelly; Adult Complete Nutrition in Gravy; Senior Complete Nutrition in Gravy
- The problem
- High levels of vitamin D fed to a pet over a short period (weeks/months) should not cause concern. Over a longer period of feeding with excessive levels of vitamin D, symptoms can vary, but may include lethargy, stiffness, vomiting, diarrhoea or excessive urination (polyuria).
- What to do
- If you have bought any of the above pet foods you should stop feeding your pet with these products and return the food to where you bought it for a full refund. If you have concerns that your pet may be showing symptoms of illness after eating one of the…
Products affected
Adult Complete Nutrition in Jelly
- Pack size: 12x100g
- Product code: 7855462
- Best before All dates
Adult Complete Nutrition in Gravy
- Pack size: 48x100g
- Product code: 7855469
- Best before All dates
Adult Fine Flakes in Jelly (meat/fish varieties)
- Pack size: 12x100g
- Product code: 7857292
- Best before All dates
Adult Fine Flakes in Jelly
- Pack size: 48x100g
- Product code: 7857294
- Best before All dates
Adult Complete Nutrition in Gravy
- Pack size: 12x100g
- Product code: 7855472
- Best before All dates
Senior Complete Nutrition in Gravy
- Pack size: 12x100g
- Product code: 7855474
- Best before All dates
Puppy Complete Nutrition in Gravy
- Pack size: 12x100g
- Product code: 7857261
- Best before All dates
Adult Farmhouse Kitchen in Gravy
- Pack size: 12x100g
- Product code: 7857266
- Best before All dates
Adult Farmhouse Kitchen in Jelly
- Pack size: 12x100g
- Product code: 7857266
- Best before All dates
Adult Fine Flakes in Jelly (meat varieties)
- Pack size: 12x100g
- Product code: 7857283
- Best before All dates
Adult Fine Flakes in Broth
- Pack size: 12x100g
- Product code: 7857285
- Best before All dates
Risk
High levels of vitamin D fed to a pet over a short period (weeks/months) should not cause concern. Over a longer period of feeding with excessive levels of vitamin D, symptoms can vary, but may include lethargy, stiffness, vomiting, diarrhoea or excessive urination (polyuria).
Action taken by the company
Sainsbury’s 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 notice. The company will also be contacting customers who have bought the affected products wherever possible.
What you should do
If you have bought any of the above pet foods you should stop feeding your pet with these products and return the food to where you bought it for a full refund. If you have concerns that your pet may be showing symptoms of illness after eating one of the affected products then you should seek immediate veterinary advice.
More information
Sainsbury’s is recalling a selection of its pet food pouch selections because they may contain high levels of vitamin D which exceed the maximum recommended intake.
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 28 April 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.