Recalls and Contamination

History of Trouble – Commercial Dog Food Risks

When I was working towards my master’s degree in nutrition, I tried to write papers about dog nutrition whenever possible. Below is a section of one of my papers, focusing on the risks of commercial pet food. 

Foods Recalled – Dangerous Levels of Vitamin D

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just sent out another pet food warning. This time, it is for potentially toxic levels of vitamin D. Several dogs have already gotten sick, and tests have found excessive levels of vitamin D in many dog foods. The FDA notes this is a developing situation, and more recalls may occur.