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The J. M. Smucker Company on December 5, 2019, announced a voluntary recall of specific lots of Special Kitty® 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. 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.
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. Pet parents are encouraged to contact their cat’s veterinarian immediately if their cat is displaying any of these symptoms.
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. Pet parents are encouraged to contact their veterinarian immediately if their cat is displaying any of these symptoms.
Below are the products impacted by this recall:
Product Name |
Retail UPC Code | Lot Code |
Best- 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 |
Special Kitty® Surf & Turf Variety Pack of Pate Cat Food in 5.5 oz metal cans |
681131079235 |
9267803 |
7/17/2021 |
Special Kitty® Surf & Turf Variety Pack of Pate Cat Food in 5.5 oz metal cans |
681131079235 | 9287803 |
9/12/2021 |
Pet owners with product questions should call 888-569-6767 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET.
If pet parents would like to share information about this recall with the FDA they are encouraged to do so through the agency’s reporting portal: https://www.safetyreporting.hhs.gov/.
Read the full FDA Alert for more information on this recall.