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Pet Food Recall Widens: Vitamin Deficiency Threatens Pets
17 Jun
Summary
- Recall expanded for potential low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1).
- Deficiency can impact neurologic function, leading to severe symptoms.
- Affected product distributed in 20 states across the U.S.
Go Raw LLC has expanded a voluntary pet food recall to address a potential deficiency in thiamine (Vitamin B1) in its Steve's Real Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried product. This essential vitamin plays a vital role in carbohydrate metabolism and maintaining normal neurologic function in both dogs and cats.
Cats are noted to be more vulnerable to thiamine deficiency. Initial signs can manifest as decreased appetite, vomiting, excessive salivation, weight loss, or poor growth. If left unaddressed, the condition can worsen, leading to symptoms such as unsteady walking, falling, seizures, weakness, lethargy, and can ultimately become life-threatening.
The expanded recall includes a specific lot of 1.25-pound bags with lot code C2602, UPC 6-91730-164 02-7, and a Best By Date of January 22, 2028. This product was distributed to retail stores in 20 states, including California, Colorado, Florida, and New York. Go Raw advises consumers to stop feeding the affected product immediately and return it for a full refund.
This recall follows an earlier one in February for other Quest brand pet foods due to a confirmed illness report. Although no illnesses have been reported with the current expansion, the company issued the recall out of an abundance of caution. Similar recalls have occurred recently for other pet food brands over concerns like salmonella contamination.
