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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Ainsworth Pet Nutrition: Rachael Ray Nutrish Cat Food Recalled for Elevated Vitamin D Levels

Agency Publication Date: December 2, 2015
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Summary

Approximately 98,199 units of various Rachael Ray Nutrish Natural Food For Cats are being recalled because they contain elevated levels of Vitamin D. The affected products include specific varieties like Paw Lickin Chicken and Liver, Ocean Fish & Chicken Catch-Iatore, and others sold in 2.8 oz plastic cups or variety packs. These items were distributed across 36 U.S. states and feature 'Best Before' dates ranging through December 1, 2016. Consumers should return these products to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

Symptoms of Vitamin D toxicity in cats include vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss. At high levels, Vitamin D can cause serious health issues in cats, including kidney failure or death.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your cat food packaging for 'Rachael Ray Nutrish Natural Food For Cats' in 2.8 oz plastic cups with foil seals or 12-count variety packs.
  2. Identify affected individual cups by checking the side for 'Best Before' dates: Aug 17 2015 (Paw Lickin Chicken and Liver) or dates up to and including DEC 1 2016 (Ocean Fish & Chicken Catch-Iatore, Ocean Fish-A-Licious, Lip Smackin' Sardine & Mackerel, and Tuna Purrfection).
  3. Identify affected variety packs (Chicken Lovers and Ocean Lovers) by checking for 'Best Before' dates up to and including DEC 1 2016 on the 12-count packaging.
  4. Stop feeding the recalled food to your pets immediately.
  5. Return any remaining product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
  6. If your cat has consumed these products and is showing symptoms such as vomiting, increased thirst, or lethargy, contact your veterinarian immediately.
  7. For further information or questions, call the FDA's consumer complaint coordinators or visit the manufacturer's website.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund at place of purchase

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: Rachael Ray Nutrish Natural Food For Cats Paw Lickin Chicken and Liver (2.8 oz)
Model:
V-104-2016
Date Ranges: Best Before Aug 17 2015
Product: Rachael Ray Nutrish Natural Food For Cats Ocean Fish & Chicken Catch-Iatore (2.8 oz)
Model:
V-105-2016
Date Ranges: Best Before Dec 1 2016
Product: Rachael Ray Nutrish Natural Food For Cats Ocean Fish-A-Licious (2.8 oz)
Model:
V-106-2016
Date Ranges: Best Before Dec 1 2016
Product: Rachael Ray Nutrish Natural Food For Cats Chicken Lovers Variety Pack (33.6 oz / 12 count)
Model:
V-107-2016
Date Ranges: Best Before Dec 1 2016
Product: Rachael Ray Nutrish Natural Food For Cats Ocean Lovers Variety Pack (33.6 oz / 12 count)
Model:
V-107-2016
Date Ranges: Best Before Dec 1 2016
Product: Rachael Ray Nutrish Natural Food For Cats Lip Smackin' Sardine & Mackerel (2.8 oz)
Model:
V-108-2016
Date Ranges: Best Before Dec 1 2016
Product: Rachael Ray Nutrish Natural Food For Cats Tuna Purrfection (2.8 oz)
Model:
V-109-2016
Date Ranges: Best Before Dec 1 2016

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 69853
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Ainsworth Pet Nutrition
Manufactured In: Thailand, United States
Units Affected: 6 products (2929 cases, 24 cups/cs.; 12,284 cs, 24 cups/cs.; 13,654 cs; 24 cups/cs; Ocean lover's - 18006 cs 12 units/cs; Chicken Lovers - 33,117 cs 12 units/cs; 5140 cs, 24 cups/cs.; 46,186 cs, 24 cups/cs.)
Distributed To: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

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