FDA: Pet food recalled over nutritional deficiency
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COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah - Go Raw LLC is expanding a recall from earlier this year to include an additional lot of its freeze-dried chicken recipe pet food product due to potentially low levels of thiamine, also known as vitamin B1.
Pet food recalled over nutritional deficiency
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The company said the expanded recall affects one lot of Steve’s Real Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried sold in 1.25-pound bags. The affected product carries lot code C26022, UPC 6-91730-16402-7, and a best-by date of Jan. 22, 2028.
Product photo from recall (Credit: FDA)
The recalled product is sold in beige, zip-locked packages with a maroon stripe. The printed lot code and best by date can be found on the front of the bag.
Thiamine is an essential nutrient required for normal carbohydrate metabolism and neurological function in both cats and dogs. While deficiency can affect either species, cats are considered especially vulnerable because they require higher dietary levels of the vitamin and have a limited ability to compensate for deficiencies.
Long-term consumption of thiamine-deficient food can cause symptoms ranging from appetite loss and vomiting to serious neurological issues such as seizures and impaired coordination. (Credit: Getty Images)
The newly recalled lot was distributed through retail stores in Colorado, Utah, Washington, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Michigan, California, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Wisconsin, Idaho and Montana.
The company said it worked closely with distributors and retailers during its investigation and has confirmed that the affected lot is no longer present in distribution channels. While officials believe the product is no longer available for purchase, the recall was initiated "out of an abundance of caution."
Symptoms for pets with thiamine-deficient diet
What's next:
According to the company, pets that consume a thiamine-deficient diet over an extended period may develop symptoms including loss of appetite, vomiting, excessive salivation, weight loss or poor growth. More advanced deficiency can lead to neurological problems such as impaired vision, unsteady walking, circling, falling, seizures, and abnormal neck posture. Severe or prolonged cases can result in profound weakness, lethargy, and potentially life-threatening complications.
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Veterinarians advise pet owners to seek medical attention if their animals display any of these symptoms. When identified early, thiamine deficiency is generally reversible through supplementation and supportive treatment.
Consumers who have purchased the affected product should stop feeding it to their pets and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or a replacement.
Recall expanded after previous recall on cat food
The backstory:
The expansion follows a previous recall announced on Feb. 17, 2026, involving several chicken-based cat food products, including:
- Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried Nuggets (10-ounce bag), lot code C25288, best-by date Oct. 15, 2027.
- Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Frozen Diet (2-pound bag), lot code MCD25350, best-by date June 16, 2027.
- Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Frozen Diet (12-pound bag), lot code MCC25321, best-by date May 17, 2027.
The Source: The information for this story was provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This story was reported from Los Angeles.