Pet Food Recall: Essential Vitamin B1 Deficiency Found

Go Raw LLC has expanded its earlier recall concerning freeze-dried chicken recipe pet food. The expansion includes an additional lot of Steve's Real Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried, sold in 1.25-pound bags, due to potentially low levels of thiamine, also known as vitamin B1. This issue mirrors a February recall of several chicken-based Quest Cat Food products for the same nutritional deficiency. The newly affected lot, C26022, with a UPC of 6-91730-16402-7 and a best-by date of January 22, 2028, was distributed across 20 U.S. states.

Thiamine is a vital nutrient for normal carbohydrate metabolism and neurological function in both cats and dogs. Cats, however, require higher dietary levels and have a limited ability to compensate for deficiencies, making them especially vulnerable. Symptoms of a thiamine-deficient diet in pets can include loss of appetite, vomiting, weight loss, poor growth, impaired vision, unsteady walking, seizures, and abnormal neck posture. Veterinarians advise seeking immediate medical attention if pets exhibit any of these signs, as early detection and supplementation can make the deficiency reversible.

The company has confirmed that the affected lot is no longer in distribution channels, though the recall is being issued out of an abundance of caution. Consumers who purchased the recalled product are urged to stop feeding it to their pets immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement. The information for this report was provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.