It depends on who’s asking.
Information was being shared on Facebook that Hill’s pet food added another product to their excess vitamin D recall. No confirmation of this was provided on the FDA website, so…
I called Hill’s yesterday afternoon (5/16/2019 4 PM ET) and asked: “Has Hill’s added to their recall list? There is information being shared on Facebook that another pet food has been added.”
Hill’s responded: “No, the last update to the recall was March 20, 2019.”
Dr. Laurie Coger then contacted Hill’s pet food via the veterinary side of the Hill’s website (HillsVet.com – 5/16/2019 4:15 PM ET). Dr. Coger contacted them via a web-chat and asked the same question: “Is there an addition of I/D canned to the vitamin D recall?”
With a veterinarian, Hill’s gave a different answer. They responded:
“SKU 3389, which already had some lot#s on the recall list. We added another lot# 102020T21.”
Hill’s also told Dr. Coger “they are not contacting vets who may have purchased it. Only a “small amount made”, no reports of problems.”
Two VERY different responses to the same question.
The facts are:
- Hill’s added another pet food to the recall list: Hill’s Prescription Diet i/d Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 12.5oz (SKU 3389, Batch code 102020T21);
- Hill’s did not admit this addition to a pet owner; but,
- Hill’s did admit this addition to a veterinarian that directly asked, however the pet food manufacturer has decided not to alert other veterinarians who may have sold the pet food to pet owners.
This speaks volumes.
Wishing you and your pet(s) the best,
Susan Thixton
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Janet
May 17, 2019 at 11:53 am
This company must be run by people who have absolutely no concern for animals but only for their company’s bottom line.
I am not surprised to read this and not surprised, but saddened, that vets continue to push this brand. Yesterday I visited the clinic of a vet who uses a combination of conventional and “alternative” methods because I’m shopping for a new vet. What did I see behind the reception desk? A huge display of Hill’s, including several “prescription” feeds. I’ll probably go ahead and use this clinic because every vet I’ve found in my town, including “holistic” or “alternative” vets seem to all still push these products.
Debi
May 17, 2019 at 1:37 pm
I have an interesting take on this with Science Diet, AKA, Hills, DO NOT BUY IT !
Kellie
May 17, 2019 at 2:05 pm
Is Hills id cat food dry ok? Been feeding my cat this for years
Grateful
May 17, 2019 at 7:30 pm
No. Kibble is never okay for cats. Feed your cat a wet (or raw or home cooked) diet.
Dianne & Pets
May 17, 2019 at 2:41 pm
Are they opening themselves up to a lawsuit by vets for a failure to inform.
Reverend Jane Eagle
May 17, 2019 at 7:26 pm
I would NEVER give any animal any Hill’s product: their stuff is all toxic GMO ingredients which have been shown to damage internal organs in the few tests done.
marlene salter
May 18, 2019 at 3:58 pm
thank goodness that Hills Science diet has finally been caught but it’s unfortunate that it didn’t happen years ago maybe my Yorkie would still be with me.
Lydia
May 20, 2019 at 7:28 am
Being a GMO has nothing to do with “being toxic” . You probably consume GMO’s daily and don’t even know it .GMO’s are the way of the future and are incredibly necessary to feed our growing population. There is no evidence of Genetically modified food being toxic or less nutritional when compared to those not containing GMOs.
Janet
May 21, 2019 at 2:41 am
GMO’s were develeped so that the plants could be sprayed with glyphosate (Round Up) and survive. Glyphosate is a known carcinogen and most definitely is toxic. GMO’s are all about making money for Monsanto and 2 or 3 other large chemical companies. It’s not about feeding our growing population.
craig reddick
May 18, 2019 at 6:24 am
Based on Hill’s “don’t worry, we know what’s best for you” direction, I’m in transition to Now Fresh Grain Free senior dry for my 10 1/2 year old Golden. Thx. Susan
Dr. Oscar Chavez, Veterinarian
May 18, 2019 at 5:27 pm
Susan,
Does this even count as a recall? How is the FDA not requiring Hills to inform the public of the additional SKU? Perhaps because it’s a prescription diet? How are they not requiring Hills to inform veterinarians? I’m confused – this does not meet the definition of a recall, does it? You can’t recall a product and not recall it at the same time, can you?
Maybe this isn’t a recall or the FDA hasn’t been involved/notified?
So strange!
OC