Cat Food Recalls

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As a cat owner, we understand that you want nothing but the very best for your pet. It’s normal to assume that any cat food you buy from the store or online is going to be safe. Pet food in general has a set of standards that must be followed in order to be put on the store shelf for sale. Oftentimes dangers and hazards are discovered after the cat food goes up for sale. When this happens, notices are put out by various governing bodies, such as the FDA. CatsOnly.org gets direct notification of any cat food recalls and we will update this page immediately as they become available.

HELP PROTECT YOUR CAT FROM RECALLED PRODUCTS When cat food recalls get announced, the FDA and the pet food manufacturer will list any lot numbers or UPCs (numbers under the barcode) that are affected. If you store your pet's food in any kind of container or tupperware, be sure to take a picture of or hang on to the UPC or packaging so if any recalls are published you can see if your cat's food is at risk.

Current Cat Food Recalls

Last updated 5/7/2022

February 2022: Family Dollar Pet Food Recalls | Potential Salmonella Contamination

January 2022: Pure Being Cat Advent Calendar (Aldi) | Potential Choking Hazard

December 2021: Woody’s Pet Food Deli | Potential Salmonella Contamination

What Causes Cat Food Recalls?

Cat food and treats are recalled whenever a product violates federal laws and immediate legal action needs to be taken. Manufacturers often don’t catch any potential health risks until after their products have been shipped out and are being sold to consumers.

The Ways Cat Food Recalls Happen:

The company notices something on their own and voluntarily pulls their products from store shelves and websites.
The FDA issues a formal request to have the product removed.
The FDA “forces” the manufacturer to pull the product by utilizing the agency’s Mandatory Recall Authority

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CAT'S FOOD HAS BEEN RECALLED If your cat's food has been recalled then the first step is to IMMEDIATELY stop feeding it to them. The links in our list of recalls above will show potential lot numbers and UPC (the numbers below the barcode you scan at checkout) that are affected. Check the product's lot number or UPC against those that are affected. Watch your cat closely for any symptoms and call either your vet or the pet food company directly for steps on what to do next.

FDA Recall Classification

The FDA’s recalls are broken up into three categories to help distinguish urgency.

Class I – This is the worst case scenario and means that there is a strong likelihood that any use or exposure to this product will cause serious health consequences or death to your cat.

Class II – Whenever a product may cause temporary or medically reversible health issues

Class III – If the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.