Safety Report: Omega-3 Supplements for cats and dogs - recalled due to elevated levels of vitamin A, USA

United States

Stratford Care USA, Inc of Odessa, Florida is recalling multiple brands of Omega-3 Supplements for cats and dogs due to potentially elevated levels of Vitamin A. 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. 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.

Vitamin A toxicity may include general malaise, anorexia, nausea, peeling skin, weakness, tremors, convulsions, paralysis, and death. 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.

Currently, Stratford Care USA, Inc in collaboration with the FDA is removing all products with these lot numbers from the market. No other Stratford Care USA, Inc products are affected. The white plastic container containing 60 soft gels has the 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.

Affected products:
- Brand Name: All Creatures Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: All Veterinary Supply, INC. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Jungle Pet. Product Name: Skin+Coat Omega-3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): 85000395223.
- Brand Name: Animal Medical Clinic. Product Name: Omega V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): 169682510808.
- Brand Name: Animal Medical Clinic Melbourne Beach. Product Name: Omega V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): .
- Brand Name: Animal Care Hospital. Product Name: Omega-3 Fatty Acid Max Strength Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Animal Medical Center. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Barnes Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Brentwood Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Cherokee Trail Veterinary Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Clinton Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Clyde’s Animal Clinic. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Coastal Animal Clinic. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Columbia Hospital For Animals. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Compassion Veterinary Clinic. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Doc Ladue’s. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Dogwood Veterinary Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Doral Centre Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Eagles Landing Veterinary Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Pet Health Solutions. Product Name: Omega Caps. UPC (If Applicable): 814087005489.
- Brand Name: SPCA of North Brevard. Product Name: Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): .
- Brand Name: LaVale Veterinary Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Twin Maples. Product Name: Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: University Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Venice Pines Veterinary Clinic. Product Name: Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Lake Dow Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: MVH Mann Veterinary Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: All Paws Animal Clinic Royal Palm Beach. Product Name: Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Bottle Tree Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Brookwood Veterinary Clinic. Product Name: Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Cleveland Park Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Crown Heights Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Eagle’s Landing Veterinary Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: LVH Veterinary. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Mt Orab Veterinary Clinic. Product Name: Dr. Hayes’s Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Oak Tree Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Patterson Veterinary Hospital – Mason. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Prospect Heights Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Smyth County Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Stateline Animal Clinic. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: The Pet Clinic of Urbana, LLC. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgel. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Valdosta Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Viking Community Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Westbrook Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: My Pet Hospital. Product Name: Omega-3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: North Shore Animal League America. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: NPC Northgate Pet Clinic. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Northwest Tennessee Veterinary Services. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Pawstruck.com. Product Name: Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): 850005963080.
- Brand Name: Perry Animal Clinic. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Pleasant Plains Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Seiler Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Stratford Animal Health. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Summerfields Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: SensoVet Animal Health Wellness. Product Name: Advanced Omega-3 Softgel. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: University Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels\. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Vet4Bulldog. Product Name: V4B Bully Fish oil omega-3 EFA. UPC (If Applicable): 603981565911.
- Brand Name: Waggin’ Wheel Vet Clinic. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Wellsboro Small Animal Hospital Veterinary Medical Center. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Wickham Road Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Wilton Manors Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.

In case your pet experiences harm from these products, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.

Company name: Stratford Care USA, Inc
Brand name: Multiple brands
Product recalled: Omega-3 Supplements for cats and dogs
Reason of the recall: Potential elevated levels of Vitamin A
FDA Recall date: March 10, 2023

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/stratford-care-usa-inc-recalls-omega-3-supplements-cats-and-dogs-because-possible-elevated-levels