Nestle Purina PetCare Co: Purina Veterinary Diets Feline Formula Recalled for Thiamine Deficiency

Agency Publication Date: September 5, 2012

Summary

Approximately 20,356 cases of Purina Veterinary Diets OM Overweight Management Feline Formula canned cat food are being recalled because the product is deficient in thiamine (Vitamin B1). This prescription diet was sold in 5.5-ounce cans through veterinary clinics in Illinois, Colorado, Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida, Nevada, and Canada. Thiamine is an essential nutrient for cats, and prolonged consumption of a thiamine-deficient diet can lead to serious health issues.

Risk

A deficiency in thiamine can cause gastrointestinal symptoms like decreased appetite or vomiting, and if left untreated, it can progress to severe neurological symptoms such as head tilting, loss of coordination, circling, and seizures.

What You Should Do

Check your cat food cans for 'Purina Veterinary Diets OM Overweight Management Feline Formula' in 5.5-oz. sizes.
Verify if your cans have the UPC code 38100-13810 and a 'Best By' date of Jun 2013 with the production code 11721159.
Immediately stop feeding the affected canned food to your cat if you identify these matching codes.
Return any remaining cans to the veterinary clinic where you purchased them for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
Monitor your pet for signs of thiamine deficiency, such as vomiting, lack of appetite, or loss of balance, and contact your veterinarian immediately if these symptoms appear.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator in your state or call the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Full refund upon return

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

Affected Products

Product: Purina Veterinary Diets OM Overweight Management Feline Formula (5.5-oz. can)

UPC Codes:

38100138100

Lot Numbers:

11721159

Date Ranges: Best By Jun 2013

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 61845

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Nestle Purina PetCare Co

Sold By: Veterinarians

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 20,356/24/5.5-oz. can cases

Distributed To: Illinois, Colorado, Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida, Nevada

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your cat food cans for 'Purina Veterinary Diets OM Overweight Management Feline Formula' in 5.5-oz. sizes.

Verify if your cans have the UPC code 38100-13810 and a 'Best By' date of Jun 2013 with the production code 11721159.

Immediately stop feeding the affected canned food to your cat if you identify these matching codes.

Return any remaining cans to the veterinary clinic where you purchased them for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Monitor your pet for signs of thiamine deficiency, such as vomiting, lack of appetite, or loss of balance, and contact your veterinarian immediately if these symptoms appear.

For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator in your state or call the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA.