FDA Alert: Revival Animal Health Recalls Canine, Goat Milk Replacers Due to Vitamin D Levels

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported that Revival Animal Health of Orange City, Iowa is recalling Breeder’s Edge Foster Care Canine, Shelter’s Choice Canine Milk Replacers, and is expanding the current recall to include the Breeder’s Edge Foster Care GM (goat milk) products due to variable levels of Vitamin D resulting in either low or elevated levels in the milk replacers.

Two complaints of rickets have been reported to date. Consumers should stop feeding the products listed below to their dogs.

Dogs ingesting elevated levels of Vitamin D may exhibit symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, weakness, lethargy, reduced growth, and weight loss. Vitamin D when consumed at very high levels can lead to calcification of soft tissues, such as the kidney. Puppies ingesting low levels of Vitamin D over several weeks may develop lethargy, weakness, bone deformities, painful, swollen joints and lameness due to weakened or malformed bones (rickets).

Consumers who have dogs that have consumed any of the affected products and are exhibiting these symptoms should contact their veterinarian.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Affected recalled products were sold nationwide through online and in retail pet stores. Products are packaged in multiple sizes of stand-up resealable bags and 12 oz jars.

A full list of affected products is below:

The recall was expanded to include the Breeder’s Edge Foster Care GM (goat milk) products after testing confirmed elevated levels of Vitamin D. Revival Animal Health is reviewing the manufacturer relationship and will not distribute the milk replacement products until we are confident in their safety.