The J. M. Smucker Company voluntarily recalled specific lots of one wet, canned cat food due to health concerns potentially associated with ingredients believed to not meet the company's quality and safety standards. The specific product is Special Kitty Mixed Grill Dinner Pate. In addition to being sold individually this product is also sold as part of variety packs.
Effects of eating recalled cat food
Ingesting affected product may cause nausea with excessive salivation, diarrhea or vomiting to more severe symptoms including difficulty walking, seizures and, in extreme situations, death. Pet parents are encouraged to contact their cat's veterinarian immediately if their cat is displaying any of these symptoms.
These products are sold in grocery stores nationwide and online. No other Special Kitty® products are impacted by this recall. The investigation thus far indicates that the impacted product appears to have been manufactured during a single day. The Company is continuing to investigate the situation to minimize the chance of future concerns.
This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Product Name |
Retail UPC Code |
Lot Code |
Best If Used By Date |
Special Kitty® Mixed Grill Dinner Pate 5.5 oz. metal can |
681131078962 |
9263803 |
9/19/2021 |
Special Kitty® Surf & Turf Variety Pack of Pate Cat Food in 5.5 oz metal cans |
681131079235 |
9266803 |
7/17/2021 8/29/2021 9/11/2021 9/12/2021 |
Special Kitty® Surf & Turf Variety Pack of Pate Cat Food in 5.5 oz metal cans |
681131079235 |
9267803 |
7/17/2021 8/29/2021 9/11/2021 9/12/2021 |
Special Kitty® Surf & Turf Variety Pack of Pate Cat Food in 5.5 oz metal cans |
681131079235 |
9287803 |
9/12/2021 9/19/2021 10/7/2021 |
Tim Wall covers the dog, cat and other pet food industries as a senior reporter for WATT Global Media. His work has appeared in Scientific American, Live Science, Discovery News, Honduras Weekly, Global Journalist and other outlets. He holds an M.A. in journalism and an M.S. in natural resources, both from the University of Missouri - Columbia, along with a bachelor's degree in biology.
Wall served in the Peace Corps in Honduras from 2005 to 2007, where he coordinated with the town government of Moroceli to organize a municipal trash collection system, taught environmental science, translated for medical brigades and facilitated sustainable agriculture, along with other projects.
Contact Wall via https://www.wattglobalmedia.com/contact-us/
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