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Pets & Animals/Pet Food

The J.M. Smucker Company, Inc.: Special Kitty Canned Cat Food Recalled for Excessive Choline Chloride

Agency Publication Date: December 17, 2019
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Summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is voluntarily recalling approximately 30,532 units of Special Kitty canned cat food, including Mix Grilled Dinner Pate and Surf & Turf Variety Pack Pate. The recall was initiated because the products contain excessive levels of choline chloride, which can be harmful to cats when consumed in high amounts. These products were sold at 42 retail Walmart stores across 29 states and can be identified by specific UPC codes and lot numbers on the cans and cases.

Risk

The cat food contains elevated levels of choline chloride, which can lead to adverse health effects in felines. High intake of this nutrient may cause symptoms such as nausea, excessive salivation, diarrhea, or more severe health complications for your pet.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your cat food cans for Special Kitty Mix Grilled Dinner Pate (UPC 6 8113107896 2, Lot 9263803) or Special Kitty Surf & Turf Variety Pack Pate (UPC 6 8113107923 5, Lots 9266803, 9267803, or 9287803).
  2. Check your cases for Special Kitty Mix Grilled Dinner Pate (UPC 6 8113107896 9) or Special Kitty Surf & Turf Variety Pack Pate (UPC 6 8113107923 5).
  3. Immediately stop feeding the affected product to your cat and dispose of it in a manner that other animals cannot access.
  4. Return the product to the Walmart store where it was purchased for a full refund or contact The J.M. Smucker Company for further instructions.
  5. Monitor your pet for any signs of illness and contact your veterinarian if you believe your cat has consumed the affected food.
  6. For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your state or call the FDA at 1-888-463-6332.

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: Special Kitty Mix Grilled Dinner Pate
UPC Codes:
681131078969
681131078962
Lot Numbers:
9263803
Product: Special Kitty Surf & Turf Variety Pack Pate (Lot 9266803)
UPC Codes:
681131079235
Lot Numbers:
9266803
Product: Special Kitty Surf & Turf Variety Pack Pate (Lot 9267803)
UPC Codes:
681131079235
Lot Numbers:
9267803
Product: Special Kitty Surf & Turf Variety Pack Pate (Lot 9287803)
UPC Codes:
681131079235
Lot Numbers:
9287803

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 84423
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: The J.M. Smucker Company, Inc.
Sold By: Walmart
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 4 products (4,401; 11,859; 7,203; 7,069)
Distributed To: Florida, California, Wisconsin, Arkansas, Mississippi, Arizona, Michigan, Alabama, Georgia, Utah, Ohio, Oregon, North Carolina, Kentucky, Colorado, New York, Tennessee, Virginia, Iowa, Texas, Louisiana, Kansas, New Hampshire, Missouri, Indiana, Delaware, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Agency Last Updated: January 23, 2020

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