Check Your Pet Food: More Products Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Illness

If you feed your pets raw food, you'll want to check your supply, as more products have been added to a recent recall, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Certain freeze-dried and frozen raw pet food products made by GO Raw LLC are being recalled because they could lead to life-threatening nutritional deficiencies. The recall was initially issued in February after it was discovered that some lots of Quest brand cat food contained extremely low levels of thiamine, also known as vitamin B1.

The latest product added to the list is Steve's Real Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried in 1.25-pound bags with lot code C26022, UPC 6-91730-164 02-7, and best-by date 1/22/2028. The food is sold in beige, zip-locked packages with a maroon stripe. The lot code and best-by date can be found on the front of the bag.

The recalled pet food products were sold in 21 states, including California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin.

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While the food is no longer being sold in stores, the products could still be in pet owners' pantries and freezers.

According to the FDA, thiamine is an essential nutrient for dogs and cats, who use it to maintain normal neurologic function and properly digest and metabolize carbohydrates. Without it, pets, especially cats, could experience a deficiency that can lead to neurological issues, seizures, and even death.

If you observe any of the signs of a thiamine deficiency, including decreased appetite, vomiting, excessive salivation, weight loss, and poor growth, contact your veterinarian. When recognized early and treated appropriately, thiamine deficiency is generally reversible, and most animals respond well to supplements and supportive care.

Symptoms of prolonged deficiency include ventroflexion of the neck (bending the head toward the floor); mental dullness (confusion, lethargy, non-responsiveness, failing to interact, low energy); vision changes; wobbly walking, circling, or falling; seizures; and weakness and lethargy. Without intervention, advanced thiamine deficiency can be life-threatening.

If you purchased the affected products, stop feeding them to your pets and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or a replacement. For questions, contact GO Raw at [email protected] or by calling 801-432-7478, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain Time.