FDA Recall Alert: Breeder’s Edge® & Shelter’s Choice® Milk Replacers Pose Vitamin D Risk
Revival Animal Health has issued a nationwide voluntary recall of specific lots of Breeder’s Edge® Foster Care® (canine and goat) and Shelter’s Choice® canine milk replacers. Independent testing revealed variable vitamin D levels that could harm developing puppies and goat kids. If you purchased any lot listed below, stop feeding it immediately and request a refund from the manufacturer.
Vitamin D Concerns: Why Breeder’s Edge & Shelter’s Choice Were Recalled
Vitamin D helps puppies absorb calcium and build strong bones. However, too little over time can lead to rickets and muscle weakness, while too much may cause vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, kidney calcification, and even death. After two puppy-rickets complaints and confirmatory laboratory testing, Revival Animal Health pulled the affected products from shelves.
Lot Numbers: How to Identify the Recalled Milk Replacers
The products below were sold online and through pet-supply retailers in stand-up pouches and jars (12 oz – 20 lb). Locate the UPC and Best-By date on your package and compare them to this table:
| Product | Size | UPC | Best-By Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeder’s Edge Foster Care GM Milk Replacer | 1 lb | 817160010080 | 01/08/2028, 06/25/2027 |
| Breeder’s Edge Foster Care GM Milk Replacer | 5 lb | 817160010097 | 01/08/2028, 06/25/2027 |
| Shelter’s Choice Canine Milk Replacer | 1 lb | 817160011087 | 06/19/2026, 09/09/2026, 01/16/2027, 11/14/2027 |
| Shelter’s Choice Canine Milk Replacer | 3.5 lb | 817160011070 | 06/19/2026, 10/31/2026, 11/14/2027, 01/20/2028 |
| Shelter’s Choice Canine Milk Replacer | 8 lb | 817160011056 | 06/19/2026, 09/09/2026, 11/14/2027, 01/20/2028 |
| Breeder’s Edge Foster Care Canine Milk Replacer | 12 oz | 817160010189 | 07/11/2026, 08/15/2026, 09/09/2026, 04/03/2027, 05/01/2027, 02/05/2028 |
| Breeder’s Edge Foster Care Canine Milk Replacer | 18 lb | 817160011025 | 07/11/2026, 09/09/2026, 01/16/2027, 04/03/2027, 04/29/2027, 11/14/2027, 01/20/2028 |
| Breeder’s Edge Foster Care Canine Milk Replacer | 20 lb | 817160010172 | 06/19/2026 |
| Breeder’s Edge Foster Care Canine Milk Replacer | 4.5 lb | 817160010073 | 05/22/2026, 09/09/2026, 10/31/2026, 03/07/2027, 04/29/2027, 11/14/2027, 02/05/2028 |
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What to Do If You Have the Recalled Formula
- Stop feeding or selling the product right away.
- Record the UPC and Best-By date for your files.
- Call Revival Animal Health at 1-877-870-4059 (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. CDT) for return and refund instructions.
- Dispose of any opened product securely so pets, livestock, and wildlife cannot access it.
- If your puppy shows illness signs below, contact your veterinarian immediately.
Vitamin D Imbalance Symptoms in Puppies
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Loss of appetite or weight loss
- Lethargy or weakness
- Bone pain, swollen joints, limping
- Stunted growth or skeletal deformities (rickets)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Why were Breeder’s Edge® milk replacers recalled?
- Some lots contained vitamin D levels outside safe limits, posing health risks such as rickets or kidney damage.
- What lots of Shelter’s Choice® canine milk replacer are on the FDA recall list?
- All UPCs and Best-By dates are listed above; match both numbers on your pouch or jar to confirm inclusion.
- Which Breeder’s Edge® Foster Care® goat milk replacer lots are affected?
- The 1-lb and 5-lb GM Milk Replacer lots dated 01/08/2028 and 06/25/2027 are under recall.
- How do I return Breeder’s Edge® or Shelter’s Choice® products and get a refund?
- Call Revival Animal Health at 1-877-870-4059 for prepaid return or safe-disposal instructions and a full refund.
- What symptoms signal vitamin D overdose from Shelter’s Choice® milk replacer?
- Watch for vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, weight loss, and increased thirst or urination; seek veterinary care immediately.
- Are Breeder’s Edge® cat milk replacers included in this recall?
- No. Only the canine and goat varieties in the table are affected; feline products are not part of this action.
- Can I continue using Breeder’s Edge® milk replacer if my lot is not listed?
- If your UPC and Best-By date are absent from the recall table, the product is considered safe to use as directed.