Five varieties of Rachael Ray Nutrish wet cat food have
been voluntarily recalled by manufacturer Ainsworth Pet Nutrition of Meadville,
Pennsylvania.
The nationwide recall is due to an elevation in vitamin D
levels, which is due to the natural levels of vitamin D found in some of the
fish ingredients used in the cat food, according to a press release posted on
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s website.
While vitamin D helps cats regulate phosphorus and calcium,
too much of it can be detrimental to their health, the press release states.
Cats exposed to high levels of vitamin D may experience increased thirst and
urination, diarrhea or vomiting and seizures or tremors. If your cat has
ingested any of the products listed below, seek immediate veterinary
assistance. Symptoms may occur 12 to 36 hours after ingestion.
The varieties that are being recalled are:
Single Packs:
PAW LICKIN CHICKEN AND LIVER (2.8 oz)
UPC Code: 071190007032
Best By Dates Thru: AUG 17 2015
OCEAN FISH AND CHICKEN CATCH-IATORIE (2.8 oz)
UPC Code: 071190007049
Best By Dates Thru: DEC 1 2016
OCEAN FISH A LICIOUS (2.8 oz)
UPC Code: 071190007056
Best By Dates Thru: DEC 1 2016
TUNA PURRFECTION (2.8 oz)
UPC Code: 071190007063
Best By Dates Thru: DEC 1 2016
LIP SMACKIN SARDINE AND MACKEREL (2.8 oz)
UPC Code: 071190007070
Best By Dates Thru: DEC 1 2016
Multi Packs (12 count):
CHICKEN LOVERS VARIETY PACK (12 count pack of 2.8 oz cups)
UPC Code: 071190007773
Best By Dates Thru: DEC 1 2016
OCEAN LOVERS VARIETY PACK (12 count pack of 2.8 oz cups)
UPC Code: 071190007780
Best By Dates Thru: DEC 1 2016
No other Rachael Ray Nutrish products are affected by this
recall.
If you have purchased any Rachael Ray Nutrish product,
check the package for the UPC code (found at the bottom of the cup) and the
Best By date (found on the side of the cup).
Eleven illnesses have been reported to date, according to
the press release.
“At Ainsworth Pet Nutrition and Rachael Ray Nutrish, the
safety and quality of our products is our top priority,” CEO Jeff Watters said
in a statement. “For the time being, we recommend disposing of any of the
affected wet cat varieties. Rest assured we have implemented additional
operating procedures to prevent an issue like this from occurring in the
future. We sincerely apologize to our loyal consumers everywhere.”
If you have any concerns or questions about this recall,
contact the customer care team at Ainsworth. They can be reached at (877)
650-3486, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST and Saturday through
Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST. Additional information is available on the Nutrish
for Pets website http://nutrish.rachaelray.com/news.
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