The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reporting that 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. 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 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.
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.
Items are listed in order of brand name; product name; then UPC (if applicable):
Pleasant Plains Animal Hospital; Omega-V3 Softgels
Seiler Animal Hospital; Omega-V3 Softgels
Stratford Animal Health; Omega-V3 Softgels
Summerfields Animal Hospital; Omega-V3 Softgels
SensoVet Animal Health Wellness; Advanced Omega-3 Softgel
University Animal Hospital; Omega-V3 Softgels
Vet4Bulldog; V4B Bully Fish oil omega-3 EFA; 603981565911
Waggin’ Wheel Vet Clinic; Omega-V3 Softgels
Wellsboro Small Animal Hospital Veterinary Medical Center; Omega-V3 Softgels
Wickham Road Animal Hospital; Omega-V3 Softgels
Wilton Manors Animal Hospital; Omega-V3 Softgels
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.
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.
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