FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The FDA has a recall out on rabbit food.
The 50 pound bags of rabbit pellets were distributed by Intermountain Farmers Association by dealers out of Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado and New Mexico.
The pellets have high levels of Vitamin D which can harm and possibly kill the animals.
The product comes in a 50 lb, poly paper package marked with lot number containing #1220 and a date between 03/15/16 and 09/15/16 on the side of the blue label.
Rabbits consuming this feed would be at risk for developing clinical hypercalcemia when fed diets containing very high levels of vitamin D, as a sole source of nutrition. Signs include increased thirst, increased urination, weakness, decreased appetite and possibly death.
Intermountain Farmers Association has recently received two complaints that reported illness and deaths of some of the customer’s rabbits.
Consumers are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-801-619-1367, Dr. Jamie Allen, PhD Quality Assurance/Compliance Manager Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, except holidays.
