Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Breeder’s Edge, Shelter’s Choice Canine milk replacer recall: Variable levels of Vitamin D

Recall published 6 months ago

Variable levels of Vitamin D

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3 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Food safety concern

A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

What the notice says: Vitamin D when consumed at very high levels can lead to serious health issues in dogs including renal dysfunction.

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Published
April 17, 2026
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Breeder’s Edge, Shelter’s Choice
Product type
Pet food & treats
Distribution
Nationwide
UPC codes
817160011087, 817160011070, 817160011056, 817160010189, 817160011025, 817160010172, 817160010073

Products covered by this recall

Canine milk replacer

What the company announced

Revival Animal Health of Orange City, IA is recalling Breeder’s Edge® Foster Care® Canine and Shelter’s Choice® Canine Milk Replacers due to variable levels of Vitamin D resulting in both low and elevated levels in some of the canine milk replacers.

Consumers should stop feeding the products listed below to their dogs. Dogs ingesting elevated levels of Vitamin D may exhibit symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss. Vitamin D when consumed at very high levels can lead to serious health issues in dogs including renal dysfunction. Consumers who have dogs that have consumed any of the affected products and are exhibiting these symptoms should contact their veterinarian.

Affected recalled products were sold nationwide through online and in retail pet stores. Products are packaged in multiple sizes of stand-up resealable bags and 12 oz jars. A full list of affected products is below:

  • Product Name: Shelter's Choice Canine Milk Replacer · Net Weight: 1 lb. · UPC: 817160011087 · Best by Range: 6/19/2026, 9/9/2026, 1/16/2027, 11/14/2027
  • Product Name: Shelter's Choice Canine Milk Replacer · Net Weight: 3.5 lb. · UPC: 817160011070 · Best by Range: 6/19/2026, 10/31/2026, 11/14/2027, 1/20/2028
  • Product Name: Shelter's Choice Canine Milk Replacer · Net Weight: 8 lb. · UPC: 817160011056 · Best by Range: 6/19/2026, 9/9/2026, 11/14/2027, 1/20/2028
  • Product Name: Breeder's Edge Foster Care Canine Milk Replacer · Net Weight: 12 oz · UPC: 817160010189 · Best by Range: 7/11/2026, 8/15/2026, 9/9/2026, 4/3/2027, 5/1/2027, 2/5/2028,
  • Product Name: Breeder's Edge Foster Care Canine Milk Replacer · Net Weight: 18 lb. · UPC: 817160011025 · Best by Range: 7/11/2026, 9/9/2026, 1/16/2027, 4/3/2027, 4/29/2027, 11/14/2027, 1/20/2028
  • Product Name: Breeder's Edge Foster Care Canine Milk Replacer · Net Weight: 20 lb. · UPC: 817160010172 · Best by Range: 6/19/2026
  • Product Name: Breeder's Edge Foster Care Canine Milk Replacer · Net Weight: 4.5 lb. · UPC: 817160010073 · Best by Range: 5/22/2026, 9/9/2026, 10/31/2026, 3/7/2027, 4/29/2027, 11/14/2027, 2/5/2028

Two complaints of rickets have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after an investigation determined that the product had variable levels of Vitamin D, resulting in both low and elevated levels in some of the canine milk replacers.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product should discontinue use immediately and contact the company to return for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-877-870-4059 hours (M-F 8 am- 4 pm CDT time).

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 21 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 817160011087
  • 817160011070
  • 817160011056
  • 817160010189
  • 817160011025
  • 817160010172
  • 817160010073

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 9/9/2026
  • 1/16/2027
  • 11
  • 10/31/2026
  • 11/14/2027
  • 8/15/2026
  • 4/3

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 12 oz
  • 1 lb
  • 3.5 lb
  • 8 lb
  • 18 lb
  • 20 lb
  • 4.5 lb

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Food safety

Breeder’s Edge, Shelter’s Choice — A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.
  3. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.
  4. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased the affected product should discontinue use immediately and contact the company to return for a full refund.

Company contact: Revival Animal Health — Consumers: 1-877-870-4059

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Breeder’s Edge, Shelter’s Choice pet food & treats recalled?

Variable levels of Vitamin D Vitamin D when consumed at very high levels can lead to serious health issues in dogs including renal dysfunction.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 817160011087, 817160011070, 817160011056; best-by date 9/9/2026 or 1/16/2027. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased the affected product should discontinue use immediately and contact the company to return for a full refund.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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