Safety Report: Fromm Four-Star Nutritionals Shredded Entrée dog food - recalled due to high Vitamin D, USA

United States

FROMM FAMILY FOODS is issuing a voluntary recall of approximately 5,500 cases of Fromm Shredded can Entrée dog food due to potentially elevated levels of Vitamin D.

Consumers should stop feeding the products listed below to their dogs. Potential adverse reactions could occur in all size dogs.  No reports of illness or injury have been reported from consumers to date, however Fromm management has determined it is prudent to pull these four lots out of distribution.

Affected recalled products were distributed at neighborhood pet stores nationwide.

Products are packaged in 12 oz. cans with Best By Date 08/2024. A full list of affected products is:
- Four-Star SHREDDED BEEF IN GRAVY ENTRÉE food for dogs, 12 cans per case, 11877, 12 oz. per can, UPC: 7270511876, Best By Date 082024
- Four-Star SHREDDED CHICKEN IN GRAVY ENTRÉE food for dogs, 12 cans per case, 11881, 12 oz. per can, UPC: 7270511880, Best By Date 082024
- Four-Star SHREDDED CHICKEN IN GRAVY ENTRÉE food for dogs, 12 cans per case, 11879, 12 oz. per can, UPC: 7270511878, Best By Date 082024
-Four-Star SHREDDED TURKEY IN GRAVY ENTRÉE food for dogs, 12 cans per case, 11883, 12 oz. per can, UPC: 7270511882, Best By Date 082024

Dogs ingesting elevated levels of Vitamin D may exhibit symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss. Vitamin D when consumed at very high levels can lead to serious health issues in dogs including renal dysfunction. Consumers who have dogs that have consumed any of the affected products and are exhibiting these symptoms should contact their veterinarian.

Check the full recall details on www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fromm-family-foods-voluntarily-recalls-four-star-shredded-entree-canned-food-dogs-due-elevated

Company name: Fromm Family Foods
Brand name: Fromm Four-Star Nutritionals
Product recalled: Shredded Entrée canned dog food
Reason of the recall: Elevated levels of Vitamin D
FDA Recall date: October 01, 2021

Source: FDA