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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Mars Petcare USA: Various Cat and Ferret Foods Recalled Due to Nutritional Imbalance

Agency Publication Date: January 22, 2016
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Summary

Mars Petcare USA is recalling 3,129 units of EVO and California Natural cat and ferret foods because they were manufactured without any added vitamins and contained double the required amount of minerals. This recall includes EVO Grain Free Turkey & Chicken formulas for cats, kittens, and ferrets, as well as California Natural Herring & Sweet Potato formula for adult cats. These products were sold in various bag sizes and boxes across several U.S. states and British Columbia, Canada. Consumers should return these products to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.

Risk

The lack of essential vitamins and excessive mineral content can lead to serious nutritional deficiencies or toxicity in pets, potentially causing long-term health issues if consumed over time.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pet food packaging for the following product names and UPC codes: EVO Grain Free Turkey & Chicken Formula Cat & Kitten Food (UPC 5148 541400), California Natural Herring & Sweet Potato Formula Adult Cat Food (UPC 5148 582357), or EVO Grain Free Turkey & Chicken Formula Ferret Food (UPC 5148 542101).
  2. If you have the 15.4 lb. EVO Cat & Kitten food, look for lot numbers 4300A700D2, 4300A700D3, 4301A700A4, 4301A700B4, or 4301A700C4 on the packaging.
  3. If you have the 15 lb. California Natural Adult Cat food, look for lot number 4307A700D2.
  4. If you have the 6.6 lb. EVO Ferret food, look for lot numbers 4300A700D3 or 4307A700D3.
  5. Immediately stop feeding these specific batches to your pets.
  6. Return the affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Mars Petcare USA for further instructions.
  7. For additional questions or to report a concern, contact the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

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: EVO Grain Free Turkey & Chicken Formula Cat & Kitten Food (15.4 lbs.)
Model:
V-286-2016
UPC Codes:
5148541400
Lot Numbers:
4300A700D2
4301A700A4
4301A700B4
4301A700C4
4300A700D3
Product: California Natural Herring & Sweet Potato Formula, Adult Cat Food (15 lbs.)
Model:
V-287-2016
UPC Codes:
5148582357
Lot Numbers:
4307A700D2
Product: EVO Grain Free Turkey & Chicken Formula Ferret Food (6.6 lbs.)
Model:
V-288-2016
UPC Codes:
5148542101
Lot Numbers:
4300A700D3
4307A700D3

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 69843
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Mars Petcare USA
Sold By: distributors
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3 products (2128 units; 126 units; 875 bags)
Distributed To: California, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont

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