The products may contain low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1)
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The J.M. Smucker Company recalling certain lots of 9Lives EverPet and Special Kitty canned cat food.
The products may contain low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1).
No illnesses related to this issue have been reported to date.
Cats fed diets low in thiamine for several weeks may be at risk for developing a thiamine deficiency. Early signs of thiamine deficiency may include decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting, and weight loss. If treated promptly, thiamine deficiency is typically reversible.
The following products, distributed to a limited number of retail customers from December 20, 2016, through January 3, 2017, are being recalled:
| Brand | Product Description | UPC Code Consumer Unit | Lot Numbers | Units per Case | Selling Unit Size | UPC Code on Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9Lives | Meaty Pate Seafood Platter | 7910000367 | 6356803 | 6 | 4pk 5.5 oz each | 7910003670 |
| 9Lives | Meaty Pate Super Supper | 7910000286 | 6357803 | 6 | 4pk 5.5 oz each | 7910002860 |
| 9Lives | Meaty Pate Super Supper | 7910052239 | 6354803 | 12 | 13 oz | 7910052229 |
| 9Lives | Meaty Pate with Chicken and Tuna | 7910000324 | 6357803 | 24 | 5.5 oz | 7910000324 |
| Special Kitty | Mixed Grill Dinner with printed wrap | 8113109609 | 6356803 | 1 | 12 pk 13 oz each | 8113109609 |
| Special Kitty | Super Supper | 8113179041 | 6354803 | 12 | 13 oz | 7910079041 |
| 9Lives | Meaty Pate Chicken and Tuna | 7910052238 | 6354803 | 12 | 13 oz | 7910052228 |
| 9Lives | Meaty Pate Seafood Platter | 7910000402 | 6356803 | 24 | 5.5 oz | 7910000402 |
| 9Lives | Meaty Pate Seafood Platter | 7910000367 | 6355803 | 6 | 4pk 5.5 oz each | 7910003670 |
| 9Lives | Meaty Pate Super Supper | 7910000327 | 6358803 | 24 | 5.5 oz | 7910000327 |
| 9Lives | Meaty Pate Super Supper | 7910000286 | 6358803 | 6 | 4pk 5.5 oz each | 7910002860 |
| 9Lives | Meaty Pate Super Supper | 7910052239 | 6355803 | 12 | 13 oz | 7910052229 |
| 9Lives | Meaty Pate Super Supper | 7910052239 | 6364803 | 12 | 13 oz | 7910052229 |
| 9Lives | Meaty Pate with Chicken and Seafood | 7910000364 (793641) | 6356803 | 6 | 4pk 5.5 oz each | 7910003640 |
| 9Lives | Meaty Pate with Chicken and Tuna | 7910000324 | 6356803 | 24 | 5.5 oz | 7910000324 |
| 9Lives | Meaty Pate with Chicken Dinner | 7910000410 | 6356803 | 24 | 5.5 oz | 7910000410 |
| 9Lives | Meaty Pate with Liver and Chicken | 7910000312 (793121) | 6355803 | 6 | 4pk 5.5 oz each | 7910000312 |
| 9Lives | Meaty Pate with Ocean Whitefish | 7910000420 | 6358803 | 24 | 5.5 oz | 7910000420 |
| 9Lives | Seafood Poultry Variety Pack | 7910053377 | 6307803 | 24 | 5.5 oz | 7910053377 |
| 9Lives | Meaty Pate with Chicken & Tuna | 7910000366 | 6357803 | 6 | 4pk 5.5 oz each | 7910003660 |
| EverPet | Mixed Grill Dinner | 7910053114 | 6356803 | 12 | 13 oz | 7910053114 |
| Special Kitty | Beef and Liver Dinner | 8113112120 | 6355803 | 12 | 13 oz | 8113112120 |
| Special Kitty | Classic Tuna Dinner | 8113112157 | 6358803 | 12 | 13 oz | 8113112157 |
| Special Kitty | Mixed Grill Dinner with printed wrap | 8113109609 | 6355803 | 1 | 12 pk 13 oz each | 8113109609 |
| Special Kitty | Mixed Grill Dinner without printed wrap | 8113112119 | 6356803 | 12 | 13 oz | 8113112119 |
| Special Kitty | Super Supper | 8113179041 | 6355803 | 12 | 13 oz | 7910079041 |
What to do
Customers who purchased the recalled product should stop feeding it to their cats and contact the company at 1-800-828-9980 Monday through Friday 9:00 AM 6:00 PM (EST) or by email at consumer.relations@jmsmucker.com.