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Milo’s Kitchen dog treats recalled due to elevated levels of beef thyroid hormone

High levels of beef thyroid hormone can cause increased thirst and urination, weight loss, increased heart rate and restlessness.
Credit: J.M. Smucker Company; FDA.gov

The J.M. Smucker Company is recalling some of it's Milo's Kitchen dog treats because they may contain elevated levels of beef thyroid hormone.

If dogs consume high levels of beef thyroid hormone they may show symptoms of increased thirst and urination, weight loss, increased heart rate and restlessness, according to the FDA. The symptoms should subside once consumption of the treats is discontinued, but prolonged consumption can cause vomiting, diarrhea and labored breathing.

The recall involves Milo’s Kitchen Steak Grillers Recipe with Angus Steak and Milo’s Kitchen Grilled Burger Bites with Sweet Potato and Bacon which were distributed nationwide.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says there have been three illness reports.

The recall is only for certain lot numbers.

Milo’s Kitchen Steak Grillers / Steak Grillers Recipe with Angus Steak 10 oz / 18 oz / 22 oz bags with UPC codes:

  • 0 7910051822 7 (best by 11/15/2018)
  • 0 7910051822 7 (best by 4/26/2019)
  • 0 7910051823 4 (best by 4/26/2019)
  • 0 7910052776 2 (best by 4/26/2019)

Milo’s Kitchen Grilled Burger Bites with Sweet Potato and Bacon 15 oz bag with UPC code:

  • 0 7910052126 5 (best by 11/19/2018)

Consumers should stop feeding the treats to their dogs and can seek a refund here. You can learn more about this dog treat recall at FDA.gov.

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