Central Garden & Pet brand Kaytee recalled several lots of Kaytee Exact Hand Feeding Formula Baby Birds and Kaytee Exact Hand Feeding Formula Baby Macaw due to high levels of vitamin D, the company reported today. Baby birds being fed the formula may run the risk of kidney failure when ingesting the product. The recalled products include only those with the following information: Product Code/ SKU/ Material # UPC Code Size Lot/Serial No. Product Name/ Description Best Before Code (day/month/yr) 100032326 07185947510 6/7.5 oz. A1 Kaytee Exact Hand Feeling Formula Baby Bird 21 Mar 2013 & 20 Apr 2013 100032328 07185947511 6/18 oz. A2 Kaytee Exact Hand Feeding Formula Baby Bird 9 Mar 2013 & 19 Apr 2013 100032330 *100034332 07185947512 4/5 lb. A3 *Includes 10 cases of Petco store product Kaytee Exact Hand Feeding Formula Baby Bird 14 Mar 2013, 30 Mar 2013 & 16 May 2013 *30 Mar 2013 100032336 07185947518 1/22 lb. A4 Kaytee Exact Hand Feeding Formula Baby Bird 21 Mar 2013, 13 Apr 2013 & 16 May 2013 100032337 07185947515 4/5 lb. B1 Kaytee Exact Hand Feeding Formula Baby Macaw 1 Mar 2013, 14 Mar 2013 & 19 Apr 2013 An elevated amount of vitamin D was unintentionally added to the recalled products in an isolated mixing batch during the manufacturing process, the company said. Baby birds that have consumed formula with high vitamin D levels may become weak and inactive and show a lack of appetite, vomiting, increased thirst and increased urine excretion (watery droppings), the company said. Pet owners should stop feeding the affected food immediately and consult with their veterinarian. Customers who purchased the recalled products can contact Kaytee for to receive a reimbursement. In response to the recall, Kaytee reviewed its quality control process and took the “necessary steps” to ensure the product will be manufactured to exact specifications, the company said. <HOME>
