It's possible the products have low levels of Vitamin B1
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Diamond Pet Foods is recalling limited production codes of Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat Formula dry cat food, Premium Edge Senior Cat Hairball Management Formula dry cat food, Premium Edge Kitten Formula dry cat food, Diamond Naturals Kitten Formula dry cat food and 4health All Life Stages Cat Formula dry cat food.
Tests conducted by the company indicate the products might have a low level of thiamine (Vitamin B1). Cats fed the recalled product exclusively for several weeks may be at risk for developing a thiamine deficiency. Thiamine is essential for cats in maintaining normal nervous system function. Symptoms of thiamine deficiency displayed by an affected cat can be gastrointestinal or neurological in nature. Early signs of thiamine deficiency may include decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting and weight loss. In advanced cases, neurological signs can develop, which may include ventriflexion (bending towards the floor) of the neck, wobbly walking, falling, circling and seizures.
There have been no complaints regarding thiamine levels, or any other health issues, related to these products.
Only products with the following Best By dates and Production Codes are included in the recall.
Product | Size | Production Codes | Best By | States |
Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat Formula | 18 lb. bags | NGF0703 | 10-Jul-2013 | Massachusetts |
Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat Formula | 6 lb. bags | NGF0802 | 15-Aug-2013, | Florida, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia |
Premium Edge Senior Cat Hairball Management Formula | 6 lb. and | NGS0101 | 03-Jan-2014, | Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma |
Premium Edge Senior Cat Hairball Management Formula | 6 lb. and | NGS0702 | 10-Jul-2013 | Florida, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia |
Premium Edge Kitten Formula | 6 oz. samples, | MKT0901 | 26-Sept-2013 29-Sept-2013 30-Sept-2013 02-Oct-2013 | Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia |
Diamond Naturals Kitten Formula | 6 oz. samples and 6 lb. bags | MKT0901 | 30-Sept-2013 | Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina |
4health All Life Stages Cat Formula | 5 lb. and | NGF0802 | 14-Aug-2013, | Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia |
Further distribution of these affected production codes has occurred through online sales. It is best to check the production code to determine if the product has been recalled.
Pet owners who are unsure if the product they purchased is included in the recall, or who would like replacement product or a refund, may contact the Pet Food Information Center at 1-888-965-6131, Sunday through Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST.