# FDA 483 - Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc - February 19, 2019

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> FDA 483 for Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc on February 19, 2019. Product: veterinary. Access full analysis and detailed observations.

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## Details

- Record Type: 483
- Company Name: Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc
- Inspection Date: 2019-02-19
- Product Type: veterinary
- Office Name: Division of Human and Animal Food Operations - West II
- Summary: An inspection of Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. in Topeka, KS, revealed a critical failure in implementing preventive controls for chemical hazards. The firm did not test high-risk raw ingredients as required by its food safety plan, leading to the use of a vitamin premix with toxic levels of vitamin D3 in pet food products. This serious lapse resulted in a product recall, numerous consumer complaints, and reported pet deaths.

## Related Documents

- [EIR - 2019-03-27](https://www.keypedia.com/records/eir/hills-pet-nutrition-inc/83e00efc-ab05-41d4-99d5-aadc3242e107)

## Related Officers

- [Tristian E. Strait](https://www.keypedia.com/people/tristian-e-strait/72241266-48fe-4df2-af8c-c48032410655)
- [investigator](https://www.keypedia.com/people/heath-w-cartwright/e9e51250-fadd-42b5-a016-f1f203443463)

Company: https://www.keypedia.com/companies/hills-pet-nutrition-inc/1607bea0-c4ce-4f35-8e0f-18500a177b68

Office: https://www.keypedia.com/offices/division-of-human-and-animal-food-operations-west-ii/8851d151-0390-4d17-be66-fd86d12aa6b8