Cat food recalls, since 2021

RecallSalmonellarawcats and dogs

August 28, 2026: Northwest NaturalsNorthwest Naturals

Potential contamination with Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes.

Reported illnesses: "No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this voluntary recall."

Source: Northwest Naturals Voluntarily Recalls Two Raw Pet Food Products Because of Possible Salmonella & Listeria Monocytogenes Health Risk (FDA)

RecallNutrient below label levelmilk-replacercats

August 26, 2026: Shelter's Choice, Breeder's EdgeRevival Animal Health

Low levels of potassium, copper, folic acid, choline and/or pyridoxine (vitamin B6).

Reported illnesses: "No illnesses resulting from the use of these products have been confirmed"; Revival "is investigating nine complaints of potential gastrointestinal and bone development issues."

Source: Revival Animal Health, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Feline Milk Replacers Due to Inconsistent Levels of Vitamins and Trace Minerals (FDA)

RecallLow thiamine (vitamin B1)freeze-driedcats and dogs

June 8, 2026: Steve's Real Food, QuestGo Raw, LLC.

May contain low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1).

Source: GO Raw LLC. Expands Voluntary Recall to Include One Lot of Steve's Real Food Freeze-Dried Chicken Recipe Due to Low Thiamine (Vitamin B1) Levels (FDA)

FDA advisoryLow thiamine (vitamin B1)raw, freeze-driedcats

March 13, 2026: QuestGo Raw LLC dba Steve's Real Food

FDA testing shows the products "contain extremely low or no thiamine."

Reported illnesses: FDA received "multiple consumer complaints reporting severe thiamine deficiency in cats"; warns continued feeding "could result in thiamine deficiency, which causes serious health issues in cats, including death."

Source: FDA Advisory: Certain Lots of Quest Cat Food Pose Serious Health Risks Due to Extremely Low Levels of Thiamine (Vitamin B1) (FDA)

RecallLow thiamine (vitamin B1)raw, freeze-driedcats

February 26, 2026: QuestGo Raw LLC.

May contain low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1).

Source: GO Raw LLC. Expands Voluntary Recall of Quest Diet Cat Food Products Due to Low Thiamine Levels and Enacts Stop Sale of All Quest Products (FDA)

RecallLow thiamine (vitamin B1)freeze-driedcats

February 17, 2026: QuestGo Raw LLC

Recalled because it may contain low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1).

Reported illnesses: "To date, the company has received one confirmed report of illness associated with the recalled product." The cat was treated and has recovered.

Source: Go Raw, LLC. Issues Voluntary Recall of a Single Lot of Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried Nuggets Due to Low Levels of Thiamine (Vitamin B1) (FDA)

RecallSalmonellacannedcats

December 26, 2025: Fancy Feast, FriskiesGold Star Distribution, Inc.

Distributor recall: Gold Star Distribution recalled everything stored at its Minneapolis warehouse. It is not a recall by the brands’ maker, and it covers only products shipped from that warehouse.

Potential Salmonella contamination, presence of rodent and avian contamination and insanitary conditions during the storage process.

Reported illnesses: No illnesses have been reported to date.

Source: Gold Star Distribution Inc., Issues Recall of Certain FDA-Regulated Products in Three States Including Drugs, Devices, Cosmetics, Human Foods, and Pet Foods (FDA)

RecallSalmonellafreeze-dried, treatscats and dogs

October 9, 2025: BellePepper Cats, Raw Dog Barkery, Kanu Pets, What's In the BowlFoodynamics

"The recall is the result of FDA sampling, which revealed the presence of Salmonella."

Reported illnesses: "No adverse health effects have been reported in pets or humans to date."

Source: CORRECTION: Foodynamics Recalls Raw Dog Barkery, BellePepper Cats, and Kanu Pets Brand Freeze-Dried Pet Treats Because Of Possible Salmonella Contamination (FDA)

FDA advisoryBird flu (H5N1)rawcats

September 3, 2025: RAWRRAWR

Testing "suggests a link between the strain of H5N1 virus detected in the cat and in certain lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats."

Reported illnesses: A cat that ate Lot CCS 25 093 "became ill with H5N1 and was euthanized."

Source: FDA Notifies Pet Owners That Tests Show H5N1 Contamination in Certain Lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats (FDA)

RecallSalmonellarawcats and dogs

August 25, 2025: VivaViva Raw LLC.

Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Reported illnesses: "No illnesses in dogs, cats, or humans related to these lots have been reported to date."

Source: Viva Raw Issues Voluntary Recall of Two Lots of Dog and Cat Foods Due to Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination (FDA)

RecallSalmonellarawcats and dogs

April 11, 2025: Blue Ridge BeefBlue Ridge Beef

Recalled due to contamination with Salmonella and Listeria.

Reported illnesses: Samples were collected following "a customer complaint of animal illness"; no other illnesses reported on the notice.

Source: Blue Ridge Beef Issues Voluntary Recall of Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix and Kitten Mix Due to Salmonella & Listeria Contamination (FDA)

RecallBird flu (H5N1)rawcats

March 15, 2025: Savage PetSavage Pet

Recalled because it has the potential to contain H5N1, also known as bird flu.

Reported illnesses: One cat in Colorado "contracted H5N1, got sick and recovered"; on 3/13/2025 the company learned of a kitten in New York "that was feeding lot 11152026 who contracted avian flu."

Source: Savage Pet Recalls Savage Cat Food Chicken – Large and Small Boxes Because of Possible Bird Flu Health Risk (FDA)

RecallBird flu (H5N1)rawcats

March 1, 2025: Wild Coast RawWild Coast LLC dba Wild Coast Raw

It has the potential to be contaminated with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 also known as bird flu.

Reported illnesses: Sampling revealed "the same strain of H5N1 in the affected cats and these products."

Source: Voluntary Recall of Wild Coast Raw Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula Raw Pet Food Because of Possible Bird Flu Health Risk (FDA)

RecallSalmonellarawcats

January 3, 2025: Blue Ridge BeefBlue Ridge Beef

Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Reported illnesses: Recall followed "a customer complaint of animal illness"; the sampled product tested positive for Salmonella.

Source: Blue Ridge Beef Recalls Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Mix Due to Salmonella Contamination (FDA)

FDA advisorySalmonellarawcats and dogs

September 20, 2024: Darwin's Natural Pet Products, Darwin's Natural SelectionsArrow Reliance, Inc.

FDA samples of five products tested positive for Salmonella and a sixth tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

Source: FDA Advisory: Do Not Feed Certain Lots of Darwin's Natural Selections Pet Food Due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes (FDA)

RecallListeriarawcats and dogs

July 1, 2024: VivaViva Raw, LLC

This lot, which includes these five products, is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Reported illnesses: "No illnesses related to this lot have been reported to date."

Source: Viva Raw Issues Voluntary Recall of Dog and Cat Food Including Select Viva Turkey Recipes (Lot 21244) Due to Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Health Risk to People and Pets (FDA)

RecallSalmonellarawcats and dogs

December 22, 2023: Blue Ridge BeefBlue Ridge Beef

Potential contamination of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

Reported illnesses: "No illnesses have been reported to date."

Source: Expanded Affected States: Blue Ridge Beef Issues Voluntary Recall of Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Grind, Blue Ridge Kitten Mix and Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix Due to Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination (FDA)

RecallSalmonelladrycats and dogs

November 16, 2023: EconoMax, Multi-Cat, PMI Nutrition, Paws & Claws, Country Acres, TEXAS PETS, Exclusive, STAR PRO, Legacy, Lone StarTFP Nutrition

"The recall of these production codes is being conducted due to the potential for Salmonella contamination."

Source: TFP Nutrition Expands Voluntary Recall of Dry Dog, Dry Cat, and Catfish Food Due to Potential Salmonella Health Risk. Recall Includes Dry Dog, Dry Cat, and Catfish Foods Manufactured in Nacogdoches, TX Facility (FDA)

FDA advisorySalmonelladrycats and dogs

November 9, 2023: Victor, Wayne Feeds, Eagle Mountain, Member's MarkMid America Pet Food

The firm recalled all its pet food brands with a best-by date before 10/31/2024 due to possible Salmonella health risk.

Reported illnesses: FDA and CDC investigated "seven human cases of Salmonella Kiambu infection potentially associated with pet food made by Mid America Pet Food" (six in children one year old or younger; one hospitalized; no deaths). No specific animal illnesses reported.

Source: FDA and CDC Investigate Cases of Salmonella Linked to Pet Food Made by Mid America Pet Food; Multiple Brands Recalled (FDA)

FDA advisorySalmonellarawcats and dogs

October 12, 2023: Darwin's Natural Pet ProductsArrow Reliance Inc. dba Darwin's Natural Pet Products

Product samples from these lots tested positive for Salmonella.

Source: FDA Advisory: Do Not Feed Certain Lots of Darwin's Natural Pet Products for Dogs & Cats Due to Salmonella (FDA)

RecallSalmonelladrycats

December 16, 2022: H-E-B Texas PetsTFP Nutrition

Recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Reported illnesses: "No cat or human illness has been reported with respect to the recalled cat food to date."

Source: TFP Nutrition Initiated Voluntary Recall of 16 lb. Bags of HEB TEXAS PETS Indoor Complete Dry Cat Food Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk (FDA)

FDA advisorySalmonellarawcats

August 5, 2022: Darwin's Natural Pet ProductsArrow Reliance Inc. dba Darwin's Natural Pet Products

FDA cautions owners because samples from these lots tested positive for Salmonella.

Reported illnesses: FDA received a report of illness in "three kittens in a single household" that ate the food and developed diarrhea; a stool sample from one kitten tested positive for Salmonella.

Source: FDA Cautions Pet Owners Not to Feed Certain Lots of Darwin's Natural Pet Products Due to Salmonella (FDA)

RecallOthertreatscats and dogs

December 9, 2021: Pure BeingALDI (in association with Pet Brands Products, LLC)

Recalled due to a potential choking hazard.

Source: In Association with Pet Brands Products, LLC, ALDI Voluntarily Recalls Pet Advent Calendars Due to Potential Choking Hazard (FDA)

RecallForeign materialcannedcats

July 14, 2021: Purina Pro PlanNestlé Purina PetCare

It could potentially contain black flexible plastic pieces which could pose a choking hazard if swallowed.

On Tailcan: Purina Pro Plan Tuna Entrée in Sauce. Check the lot code on your can against the notice.

Source: Nestlé Purina PetCare Voluntarily Recalls a limited amount of Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Tuna Entrée In Sauce Wet Cat Food (newscenter.purina.com)

RecallSalmonelladrycats

May 20, 2021: Natural BalanceNatural Balance Pet Foods, Inc.

Recalled due to possible contamination with Salmonella, discovered from a routine state surveillance sample from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

Reported illnesses: "No customer complaints or illnesses have been reported to date"

Source: Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls L.I.D. Green Pea & Chicken Dry Cat Formula for Possible Salmonella Contamination (FDA)

RecallSalmonelladrycats

April 9, 2021: Meow MixThe J. M. Smucker Co.

Two lots recalled due to potential salmonella contamination.

Reported illnesses: "The Company has received no reports of pet illness or adverse reaction."

Source: The J. M. Smucker Co. Issues Limited, Voluntary Recall of Two Lots of Meow Mix® Original Choice Dry Cat Food for Potential Salmonella Contamination (FDA)

RecallSalmonelladrycats and dogs

March 26, 2021: Earthborn Holistic, SportmixMidwestern Pet Foods

The recall was as the result of a routine sampling program by the company which revealed that the finished products may contain the bacteria.

Reported illnesses: "No human or pet illnesses have been reported to date."

Source: Midwestern Pet Foods Voluntarily Recall Due to Possible Salmonella Health Risk (FDA)

RecallAflatoxindrycats and dogs

January 11, 2021: SportmixMidwestern Pet Foods

Products may contain aflatoxin levels which exceed acceptable limits.

Reported illnesses: "There have been reports of illnesses and deaths in dogs associated with certain lots of products."

Source: Midwestern Pet Foods Voluntarily Expands Recall of Pet Food for Aflatoxin Health Risk (FDA)

RecallOthertreatcats

November 6, 2015: Blue BuffaloBlue Buffalo Company, Ltd.

Blue Buffalo is voluntarily recalling a limited production of Blue Kitty Yums Chicken Recipe Cat Treats that may contain low levels of propylene glycol, which is not permitted by the FDA for use in cat food.

Reported illnesses: FDA found propylene glycol in one bag after a single consumer complaint; "To date we have had no other reports of incidents related to our cat treats."

Source: Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd. Voluntarily Recalls Limited Production of Kitty Yums Chicken Recipe Cat Treats Due to the Presence of Propylene Glycol (FDA archive)

RecallForeign materialrawcats and dogs

February 15, 2013: InstinctNature's Variety

This action is being taken because pieces of clear plastic may be found in some bags and could cause a potential choking risk to pets.

Reported illnesses: To date, there have been no reports of harm to dogs or cats.

Source: Nature's Variety Issues Voluntarily Recall of One Batch of Instinct® Raw Organic Chicken Formula for Dogs & Cats Due to Possible Health Risk (FDA archive)

RecallSalmonelladrycats

July 29, 2011: Purina ONENestlé Purina PetCare Company

This is being done because some bags of the product have been found to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Source: Nestlé Purina Recalls Limited Number of Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food Bags Due to a Potential Health Risk (FDA archive)

RecallSalmonelladrycats

June 27, 2011: FriskiesNestlé Purina PetCare Company

Nestlé Purina recalled about 870 bags of dry cat food as a precaution because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Reported illnesses: There have been no consumer complaints and no reports of illness.

Source: Nestlé Purina Recalls Limited Number of Dry Cat Food Bags Due to a Potential Health Risk (Shipped Only to Colorado, Idaho and Oregon) (FDA archive)

RecallLow thiamine (vitamin B1)cannedcats

February 28, 2011: WellnessWellPet LLC

Some of the lots listed might contain less than adequate levels of thiamine (also known as Vitamin B1); WellPet recalled all listed lots out of an abundance of caution.

Reported illnesses: Found during testing with FDA "in response to a single, isolated consumer complaint received by the FDA"; "WellPet has received no other reports concerning thiamine in its products."

Source: Wellpet LLC Voluntarily Recalls Certain Lots Of Canned Cat Food (FDA archive)

RecallSalmonellarawcats and dogs

March 8, 2010: InstinctNature's Variety

Nature's Variety expanded its recall to all raw frozen chicken diets with a "Best If Used By" date on or before 2/5/11 because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Source: Nature's Variety Expands Nationwide Voluntary Recall to Include All Raw Frozen Chicken Diets with Any "Best If Used By" Date On or Before 2/5/11 (FDA archive)

RecallSalmonellarawcats and dogs

February 11, 2010: InstinctNature's Variety

Nature's Variety recalled its Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet for dogs and cats with a "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10 because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Reported illnesses: No pet or human illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this lot code.

Source: Nature's Variety Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall On Raw Frozen Chicken Diets With A "Best If Used By" Date Of 11/10/10 (FDA archive)