Last checked October 26, 2026

Friskies cat food recall history

We found 2 recalls or FDA notices involving Friskies cat food since 2010. The most recent was posted on December 26, 2025 (salmonella). Each notice names specific products and lots; it doesn’t cover everything the brand makes.

Notices since 2010
2
Included canned food
1
Most recent
December 26, 2025
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Every Friskies cat food recall we found

Newest first. Open each notice for the full list of products and lot codes.

RecallSalmonellacannedcats

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.

12 products named in the notice
  • FANCY FEAST CAT FOOD, CREAMY DELIGHT SALMON · 3oz/24CT · UPC 050000168231
  • FANCY FEAST CAT FOOD, MEDLEYS FLORENTINE · (3oz/24ct) · UPC 050000572813
  • FANCY FEAST CAT FOOD, GRAVY LOVERS · (3oz/24ct) · UPC 050000580064
  • FRISKIES SHREDS WITH WHITE FISH & TUNA · 5.5oz/24CT · UPC 050000103690
  • FRISKIES PRIME FILET WITH BEEF · 5.5oz/24CT
  • FRISKIES PATE SALMON DNR · 5.5oz/24CT · UPC 050000423344

6 more products. Full product and lot list in the official notice.

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)

RecallSalmonelladrycats

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.

3 products named in the notice
  • Friskies Grillers Blend Dry Cat Food · 3.15 lb. · UPC 50000 08450 · Lot 10381083 06 · Best by AUG 2012
  • Friskies Grillers Blend Dry Cat Food · 16 lb. · UPC 50000 57578 · Lot 10381083 06 · Best by AUG 2012
  • Cat Chow Naturals Dry Cat Food · 6.3 lb. · UPC 17800 11320 · Lot 10331083 13 · Best by AUG 2012

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)

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Friskies wet cat food, by the numbers

Carbs, protein, calories and phosphorus for every Friskies can we compare.

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Questions about Friskies recalls

Has Friskies cat food ever been recalled?

Yes. Since 2010 we found 2 notices involving Friskies cat food: December 26, 2025 (salmonella); June 27, 2011 (salmonella).

Is Friskies wet cat food recalled right now?

The most recent notice that included canned Friskies food was posted on December 26, 2025. Recalls cover specific lots, so compare the lot code and best-by date on your can with the notice. We last checked on October 26, 2026.

Where can I check official Friskies recall notices?

The FDA posts company recall announcements on its “Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts” page and pet-specific notices in its Animal & Veterinary section. Each notice listed here links to its official page.

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