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Medium RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

MARS Petcare US, Inc.: Various Nutro Cat and Kitten Foods Recalled for Excessive Zinc

Agency Publication Date: September 28, 2009
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Summary

Approximately 337,212 units of Nutro Natural Choice and Nutro Max cat food varieties have been recalled because they contain excessive levels of Zinc and insufficient levels of Potassium. The recall covers multiple product lines including Complete Care and Max Cat in various sizes ranging from 1.5 oz samples to 20 lb bags. These products were distributed globally across several countries including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and parts of Asia and the Middle East. Consumers should immediately stop feeding these specific products to their pets and return them to the retail store where they were purchased for a full refund.

Risk

The affected pet food contains excessive amounts of Zinc and lacks the required amount of Potassium. Ingesting too much Zinc can lead to toxicity, while a deficiency in Potassium can result in serious health complications for cats and kittens.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your cat food packaging for the following brands: NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE COMPLETE CARE, NUTRO MAX Cat Adult, NUTRO MAX Cat Indoor, and Nutro Complete Care Choice.
  2. Locate the UPC code on the back or side of the bag to see if it matches any of the affected products, such as 079105 20607 5 (Kitten), 079105 20610 5 (Adult), or 079105 10228 5 (Max Cat Chicken).
  3. Identify the specific flavor and weight, including 3 lb, 4 lb, 6 lb, 8 lb, 16 lb, and 20 lb bags, as well as 1.5 oz sample bags which may not have a UPC.
  4. Stop feeding the affected product to your pet immediately if a match is found.
  5. Return any remaining product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact MARS Petcare US, Inc. at their Franklin, Tennessee headquarters for more information.
  6. Contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator in your state or visit the FDA website at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/?Event=52104 for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund at point of sale

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

Affected Products

Product: NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE COMPLETE CARE, Kitten Food (4 lbs, 8 lbs, 9.2 lbs, 20 lbs, 1.5 oz)
Model:
V-275-2009
UPC Codes:
079105206075
079105206082
079105206952
079105206099
Product: NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE COMPLETE CARE, Adult (cat) Food (4 lbs, 8 lbs, 9.2 lbs, 20 lbs, 1.5 oz)
Model:
V-276-2009
UPC Codes:
079105206105
079105206112
079105206945
079105206129
Product: NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE COMPLETE CARE, Adult (cat) Food, Oceanfish Flavor (4 lbs, 8 lbs, 9.2 lbs, 20 lbs)
Model:
V-277-2009
UPC Codes:
079105206228
079105206235
079105206983
079105206242
Product: NUTRO MAX Cat Adult, Roasted Chicken Flavor (3 lbs, 6 lbs, 16 lbs, 1.5 oz)
Model:
V-278-2009
UPC Codes:
079105102285
079105102292
079105102308
Product: NUTRO MAX Cat Indoor Adult, Roasted Chicken Flavor (3 lbs, 6 lbs, 16 lbs, 1.5 oz)
Model:
V-279-2009
UPC Codes:
079105102438
079105102445
079105102452
Product: NUTRO MAX Cat Indoor Adult, Salmon Flavor (3 lbs, 6 lbs, 16 lbs)
Model:
V-280-2009
UPC Codes:
079105102469
079105102476
079105102483
Product: NUTRO MAX Cat Indoor Weight Control (3 lbs, 6 lbs, 16 lbs)
Model:
V-281-2009
UPC Codes:
079105102496
079105102506
079105102513
Product: Nutro Complete Care Choice Adult Chicken Formula (3 kg, 7.5 kg, 15 kg)
Model:
V-282-2009
Product: Nutro Complete Care Choice Kitten, rich in Chicken (7.5 kg)
Model:
V-283-2009
Product: Nutro Complete Care Choice Adult with Salmon (1 kg, 3 kg, 7.5 kg, 15 kg)
Model:
V-284-2009

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 52104
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: MARS Petcare US, Inc.
Sold By: Pet specialty retailers; Authorized dealers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 10 products (12,199 units; 49,154 units; 19,205 units; 129,738 units; 67,028 units; 21,685 units; 20,435 units; 6,507 units; 3,250 units; 8,011 units)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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