Company says it recalled the cat food because the ingredients can lead to seizures or death
J.M. Smucker didn’t say exactly what was wrong with what was in the recalled four lots of Special Kitty Mixed Grill Dinner Plate canned cat food Thursday.
But what the company did say revealed concern about serious consequences.
Smucker’s website recall notice, the same as its recall notice posted to the FDA website, says the food got pulled “...due to health concerns potentially associated with ingredients believed to not meet the company’s quality and safety standards.
“If pet parents have any of the products below in their possession, they should stop feeding it to their cats and dispose of the product,” the notice continues. “Ingesting impacted product may cause nausea with excessive salivation, diarrhea or vomiting to more severe symptoms including difficulty walking, seizures and, in extreme situations, death.”
Sold as solo 5.5-ounce cans, the recalled lot is No. 9263803 with a best by date of 9/19/2021. The cans were also part of the Surf & Turf Variety Pack of Pate Cat Food, lot Nos. 9266803 and 9267803 with best by dates 7/17/2021, 8/29/2021, 9/11/2021, and 9/12/2021; and lot No. 9287803 with best by dates 9/12/2021; 9/19/2021; and 10/7/2021.
Smucker says the problem occurred during only one production day. Consumers with questions can call 888-569-6767, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time.
This story was originally published December 7, 2019 at 8:15 AM.
