Thousands of Omega-3 supplements for dogs and cats were recently recalled due to Vitamin A toxicity. Although Vitamin A is an essential nutrient for both dogs and cats, too much can cause major health problems. So which products have been impacted and what products are recommended instead? You’ve trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest natural & organic dog food, safest natural & organic cat food, and safest cookware without PFAS “forever chemicals” that won’t harm birds, now join us for all the details on the Omega-3 supplement recall for dogs & cats.
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Omega-3 Supplements for Dogs & Cats Recalled for Potential Vitamin A Toxicity in Pets
On March 9th, 2023, Stratford Care USA recalled 62 brands of omega-3 supplements that were manufactured for pets like dogs and cats. These supplements had elevated levels of Vitamin A, which can cause toxicity in dogs and cats and health issues including death, paralysis, convulsions, malaise, anorexia, peeling skin, weakness, tremors, & nausea.
The recalled supplements were made by a contract manufacturer and were sold under many different brand names and were distributed nationwide to retail stores, veterinary clinics, and on websites including retailers Amazon and Chewy. Each inventory sold was packaged in white plastic containers with 60 soft gels or tablets and the product name clearly spelled out. Pet owners who purchased these items are encouraged to discontinue use immediately because even ONE PILL can cause health problems. Consumers are encouraged to dispose of them by putting them in a container that is inaccessible to wildlife when thrown away.
Customers who purchased a recalled product directly from Stratford Care USA Inc can receive a full refund by emailing their information to [email protected].
List of Recalled Omega-3 Supplement Brands:
To find the products that are compromised and recalled look for Lot 31133 EXP 04/13/23 and Lot 30837 EXP 10/26/22. They will be found in the following recalled products:
- All Creatures Animal Hospital Omega-3 Softgels
- All Paws Animal Clinic royal Palm Beach Omega-V3 Soft Gels
- All Veterinary Supply Inc. Omega-3 Softgels
- Animal Care Hospital Omega-3 Fatty Acid Max Strength Soft Gels
- Animal Medical Center Omega-V3 Softgels
- Animal Medical Clinic Melbourne Beach Omega V3 Softgels
- Animal Medical Clinic Omega V3 Softgels (UPC 169682510808)
- Barnes Animal Hospital Omega-V3 Softgels
- Bottle Tree Animal Hospital Omega-V3 Soft Gels
- Brentwood Animal Hospital Omega-V3 Softgels
- Brookwood Veterinary Clinic Omega-V3 Soft Gels
- Cherokee Trail Veterinary Hospital Omega-V3 Softgels
- Cleveland Park Animal Hospital Omega-V3 Soft Gels
- Clinton Animal Hospital Omega-V3 Softgels
- Clyde’s Animal Clinic Omega-V3 Softgels
- Coastal Animal Clinic Omega-V3 Softgels
- Columbia Hospital For Animals Omega-V3 Softgels
- Compassion Veterinary Clinic Omega-V3 Softgels
- Crown Heights Animal Hospital Omega-V3 Soft Gels
- Doc Ladue’s Omega-V3 Softgels
- Dogwood Veterinary Hospital Omega-V3 Softgels
- Doral Centre Animal Hospital Omega-V3 Softgels
- Eagles Landing Veterinary Hospital Omega-V3 Softgels
- Jungle Pet Skin + Coat Omega-3 Softgels (UPC 85000395223)
- Lake Dow Animal Hospital Omega-V3 Soft Gels
- LaVale Veterinary Hospital Omega-V3 Soft Gels
- LVH Veterinary Omega-V3 Soft Gels
- Mt Orab Veterinary Clinic Dr. Hayes’s Omega-V3 Soft Gels
- My Pet Hospital Omega-3 Softgels
- MVH Mann Veterinary Hospital Omega-V3 Soft Gels
- North Shore Animal League American Omega-V3 Softgels
- Northwest Tennesse Veterinary Services Omega-V3 Softgels
- NPC Northgate Pet Clinic Omega-V3 Softgels
- Oak Tree Animal Hospital Omega-V3 Softgels
- Orlando Vet Omega-V3 Softgels
- Patterson Veterinary Hospital – Mason Omega-V3 Softgels
- Pawstruck.com Omega-V3 Soft Gels (UPC 850005963080)
- Pet Health Solutions Omega Caps (UPC 814087005489)
- Perry Animal Clinic Omega-V3 Softgels
- Pleasant Plains Animal Hospital Omega-V3 Softgels
- Prospect Heights Animal Hospital Omega-V3 Softgels
- Seiler Animal Hospital Omega-V3 Softgels
- SensoVet Animal Hospital Omega-V3
- Smyth County Animal Hospital Omega-V3 Softgels
- SPCA of North Brevard Omega-V3 Soft Gels
- Stateline Animal Clinic Omega-V3 Softgels
- Stratford Animal Health Omega-V3 Softgels
- Summerfields Animal Hospital Omega-V3 Softgels
- The Pet Clinic of Urbana, LLC Omega-V3 Softgels
- Twin Maples Omega-V3 Soft Gels
- University Animal Hospital Omega-V3 Soft Gels
- Valdosta Animal Hospital Omega-V3 Softgels
- Vet4Bulldog V4B Bully Fish Oil Omega-3 EFA (UPC 603981565911)
- Viking Community Animal Hospital Omega-V3 Softgels
- Venice Pines Veterinary Clinic Omega-V3 Soft Gels
- Waggin’ Wheel Vet Clinic Omega-V3 Softgels
- Wellsboro Small Animal Hospital Veterinary Medical Center Omega-V3 Softgels
- Westbrook Animal Hospital Omega-V3 Softgels
- Wickham Road Animal Hospital Omega-V3 Softgels
- Wilton Manors Animal Hospital Omega-V3 Softgels
Replacement Omega-3 Supplements for Pets Recommended by Mamavation
These brands have been tested and cleared by independent labs to be effective and contain the amounts of ingredients they claim on the bottle. This is what we recommend as an alternative to what was recalled.
- Pet Honesty Wild Caught Omega-3 Fish Oil
- Pet Honesty Salmon Oil
- Pet Honesty Omega-3 Chews for Dogs
- Pet Honesty Skin Health Chews for Dogs
- Pet Honesty Salmon Health Chews for Cats (unavailable now but perhaps in near future)
- Wild Fish Oil
- Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega 3 for Pets
- Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Softgels for Dogs
- Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Fish Oil for Cats
- Nordic Naturals Omega-3 for Small Pets (Both Cats & Dogs)
Mamavation’s Best Natural & Organic Dog Food
These dog foods make the cut because they have more quality, whole food ingredients, no additives, and are meat-based. Some of them also contain organic meat and vegetables, but you’ll not find meals or by-products. All legumes here are organic in order to avoid high levels of glyphosate contamination. You’ll notice that there are no conventional dry foods in this section. We also wanted to warn you that most of these brands do not include additional vitamins & minerals. Some of them do, but not all of them. Please contact your Veterinarian to see if supplementation of additional vitamins and minerals are needed.
- Answers Raw Beef Detailed Formula for Dogs
- Answers Raw Duck Straight Formula for Dogs
- Big Country Raw Pure Lamb
- Big Country Raw Turkey Dinner
- Big Country Raw Turkey Salmon Lamb Blend
- Carna4 Easy Chew Lamb Nuggets
- Carna4 Grain-Free Duck Nuggets
- Carna4 Quick Baked Air Dried Chicken Nuggets
- Darwin’s BioLogics Beef
- Darwin’s Intelligent Design Cancer Support Formula
- Darwin’s Intelligent Design Kidney Support Formula
- Darwin’s Natural Selections Lamb (Antibiotic & Grain-Free)
- Dr. Harvey’s Oracle Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Raw Complete Diet
- Dr. Harvey’s Paradigm A Green Superfood Pre-Mix
- Dr. Marty Nature’s Blend
- Dr. Mercola Healthy Pet Essentials Dehydrated Raw Grass-Fed Beef Entree
- Grandma Lucy’s Artisan Chicken Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food
- Grandma Lucy’s Moxie Beef Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food
- Instinct Original Grain-Free Puppy Real Chicken Wet Dog Food
- Instinct Raw Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Patties
- Instinct Raw Real Beef Recipe Bites
- Just Food for Dogs Beef & Russet Potato Recipe (Grain-Free)
- Just Food for Dogs Fresh Turkey & Macaroni
- Just Food for Dogs PantryFresh Lamb & Rice Recipe (Gluten-Free)
- KOHA Limited Ingredient Diet Lamb Entree (Grain & Potato Free)
- KOHA Pure Shreds Shredded Chicken Breast & Duck Entree
- KOHA Raw Life Freeze-Dried Raw Bites Pork Entree
- Ollie Dog Food
- Nulo Freestyle Freeze-Dried Raw Duck with Pears
- Nulo Freestyle Medalseries Chicken, Duck, & Kale in Broth
- OC Raw Dog Freeze Dried Chicken & Produce Meaty Rox
- OC Raw Dog Lamb & Produce
- Oma’s Pride Lamb & Veggie Signature Canine Mix
- Oma’s Pride Woof Complete Canine Chicken Meal
- Primal Freeze-Dried Nuggets Turkey & Sardine Formula
- Primal Pronto Raw Frozen Canine Chicken Formula
- The Farmers Dog Food
- Real Meat Air-Dried Turkey & Venison
- Sojos Complete Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Recipe
- Stella & Chewy’s Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken Dinner Patties
- Stella & Chewy’s Freeze-Dried Raw Duck Duck Goose Meal Mixers
- Steve’s Real Food Beef Prey Model Raw Diet
- Steve’s Real Food Frozen Turducken Recipe Nuggets
- Steve’s Real Food Lamu Recipe Raw Freeze-Dried
- Tender & True Organic Turkey & Liver Recipe Grain-Free Canned Dog Pate’
- The Honest Kitchen Chicken & Oat Whole Food Clusters
- The Honest Kitchen Chicken Recipe Dehydrated Dog Food
Mamavation’s Best Natural & Organic Cat Food
The “best” category has few, if any, problematic ingredients. It’s also the shortest category. These cat foods make the cut because they have more quality, whole food ingredients, no additives, low mycotoxin risk, and are meat-based. Some of them also contain organic meat and vegetables. All legumes here are organic in order to avoid high levels of glyphosate contamination. We’ve also avoided crops that are linked to mycotoxins. Some of these products contain supplementation while others do not. Please contact your Veterinarian to see if supplementation of additional vitamins and minerals is needed. The dietary needs of cats are unique so please consult your Vet before switching up meals.
- Applaws Tuna Fillet in Broth (canned unknown lining)
- Applaws Chicken Breast with Asparagus in Broth (pouch)
- Applaws Pouches with meats in gravy (pouch)
- B.F.F. OMG Grain Free Tuna & Sweet Cheeks Pouch (watch out for other pouches using natural flavors)
- Big Country Raw Country Blend
- Big Country Raw Fare Game Duck & Quail
- Big Country Raw Pure Chicken
- Darwin’s Intelligent Design KS Kidney Support Formula for Felines
- Darwin’s Natural Selections Chicken Recipe
- Darwin’s Natural Selections Turkey Recipe
- Feline Natural Chicken & Lamb Freeze-Dried Food
- Feline Natural Lamb & King Salmon in Water Grain Free
- Gather Free Acres Organic Chicken Dry Cat Food
- Grandma Lucy’s Artisan Chicken & Fish Recipe Freeze-Dried
- Grandma Lucy’s Moxie Turkey Recipe Freeze-Dried Cat Food
- Hound & Gatos Chicken & Liver Natural Cat Food
- Hound & Gatos Paleolithic Meat Natural Cat Food
- JustFoodFodDogs JustCats Fish & Chicken
- KOHA Limited Ingredient Diet Duck Pate’
- KOHA Limited Ingredient Diet Shredded Lamb Entree’ in Gravy
- Life’s Abundance All Life Stage Pork & Duck Grain Free
- Meat Mates Chicken Dinner Freeze-Dried Cat Food
- Meat Mates Lamb Dinner Grain-Free Wet Food
- MeatMe Organic Chicken Recipe Raw Frozen Cat Food
- NULO Freestyle Freeze Dried Chicken & Salmon Recipe
- Primal Freeze-Dried Nuggets Chicken & Salmon Formula
- Primal Freeze-Dried Nuggets Venison
- Primal Freeze — Beef & Salmon Dried Nuggets
- Primal Freeze — Rabbit Dried Nuggets
- Primal Freeze — Turkey Dried Nuggets
- Primal Freeze — Pork Dried Nuggets
- Primal Freeze — Duck Dried Nuggets
- Primal Petfoods Freeze Dried Raw Cat Food Topper Chicken
- Primal Petfoods Freeze Dried Raw Cat Food Topper Fish
- Primal Petfoods Freeze Dried Raw Cat Food Topper Pork
- Primal Petfoods Freeze Dried Raw Cat Food Topper Turkey
- Primal Petfoods Freeze Dried Raw Cat Food Topper Beef
- PureBites 100% Pure Duck Pate’ Topping
- PureBites Mixer/Topper Tuna & Salmon in Water
- PureBites Plus Squeezables – Heart & Eyes Cat Food Toppings
- Purpose Carnivore Duck Freeze-Dried Raw Food
- Purpose Carnivore Rabbit Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food
- Raised Right Original Chicken Adult Cat Recipe
- Raised Right Turkey & Pumpkin Pate’ for Adult Cats
- Smalls Freeze-Dried Raw Water Bird
- Soulistic Originals Luna Tuna Dinner in Pumpkin Soup
- Stella & Chewy’s Freeze-Dried Raw Stella’s Solutions Digestive Boost Chicken Dinner Mixers
- The Honest Kitchen Grain-Free Turkey Recipe Dehydrated Food
- The Honest Kitchen Grain-Free Minced Turkey, Chicken & Duck Recipe in Bone Broth Gravy
- Vital Cat Freeze-Dried Rabbit Dinner Patties Raw Food
- Weruva Classics Paw Lickin’ Chicken Recipe in Gravy
- Wet Noses Wet Whiskers Food for Cats Turkey Recipe
- Wet Noses Wet Whiskers Food for Cats Fish Recipe
- Whole Life Pet Real Foodie Whole Wild Tuna Steak
Babe
Thank you! I know that the best way to start heardle
Kirsten Morell
Do you have any information on Ross Wells raw dog food titan red or titan blue?
Liz
The best method to dispose of tainted Omega 3 capsules would be to place them in their original container in the subscription return boxes at your local pharmacy, CVS or Walgreens. They are supposed to safely dispose of them. Putting them in the trash, even in a sealed bag, means they will end up in the landfill where the bag will eventually degrade and the Vitamin A will enter the soil and water systems, eventually poisoning animals of all kinds, including humans.
Lori K
Appreciate your newsletters 🙂
What about these following all-natural brands for cats and dogs? Do you have or can you get the studies on these too, below?
Nom Nom.com (keep in the freezer) for dogs and cats
Open Farm
Orijen
Acana
Blue Buffalo products (I have found some not-so-natural additives in some of their wet and dry. When they first came on the market the brand was all clean then of course when they get bought by someone else the quality goes down but not the price tag.
Do you have any information on these brands)?
Many thanks,