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Sainsbury’s recalls pet food over Vitamin D levels
Customers that have bought any of the products have been urged to stop feeding them to their pe.
Customers urged to return products for a refund

Leading supermarket Sainsbury’s is recalling a range of its pet food pouch selections over high levels of Vitamin D.

In a statement, the retailer said: ‘Sainsbury’s is recalling a selection of its pet food pouch selections because they may contain high levels of vitamin D which exceed the maximum recommended intake.

‘If you have concerns that your pet may be showing symptoms of illness after eating one of the affected products then you should seek immediate veterinary advice.’

Customers that have bought any of the products have been urged to stop feeding them to their pet and to return them for a full refund. The supermarket will also be displaying notices in store to explain to customers why the products are being recalled.

A full list of the affected products can be found here
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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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