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.
Product details
| Adult Complete Nutrition in Jelly |
| Product code |
7855462 |
| Pack size |
12x100g |
| Best before |
All dates |
| Adult Complete Nutrition in Gravy |
| Product code |
7855469 |
| Pack size |
48x100g |
| Best before |
All dates |
| Adult Fine Flakes in Jelly (meat/fish varieties) |
| Product code |
7857292 |
| Pack size |
12x100g |
| Best before |
All dates |
| Adult Fine Flakes in Jelly |
| Product code |
7857294 |
| Pack size |
48x100g |
| Best before |
All dates |
| Adult Complete Nutrition in Gravy |
| Product code |
7855472 |
| Pack size |
12x100g |
| Best before |
All dates |
| Senior Complete Nutrition in Gravy |
| Product code |
7855474 |
| Pack size |
12x100g |
| Best before |
All dates |
| Puppy Complete Nutrition in Gravy |
| Product code |
7857261 |
| Pack size |
12x100g |
| Best before |
All dates |
| Adult Farmhouse Kitchen in Gravy |
| Product code |
7857266 |
| Pack size |
12x100g |
| Best before |
All dates |
| Adult Farmhouse Kitchen in Jelly |
| Product code |
7857266 |
| Pack size |
12x100g |
| Best before |
All dates |
| Adult Fine Flakes in Jelly (meat varieties) |
| Product code |
7857283 |
| Pack size |
12x100g |
| Best before |
All dates |
| Adult Fine Flakes in Broth |
| Product code |
7857285 |
| Pack size |
12x100g |
| Best before |
All dates |
Risk statement
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.
Our advice to consumers
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.
About product recalls and withdrawals
If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.
Ref: FSA-PRIN-25-2018