Ainsworth Pet Nutrition Recalls Five Nutrish® Wet Cat Food Varieties

Ainsworth Pet Nutrition of Meadville, PA is voluntarily recalling five varieties of Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® wet cat food due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D. There is a full list below and some photos of the packaging. Symptoms of excessive vitamin D consumption usually develop within 12-36 hours after ingestion and may include vomiting or diarrhea, increased thirst and urination, and muscle tremors or seizures.

The FDA post is dated 4th June 2015. This information from that post and the manufacturer’s website. Any cat experiencing the symptoms listed above should be taken to the vet immediately. To June 4th there have been 11 reports of illnesses linked to these products.

Below is the list of products to be recalled.

Single PackUnit UPC CodeBest By Dates Thru
PAW LICKIN’ CHICKEN & LIVER (2.8 oz.)071190007032AUG 17 2015
OCEAN FISH & CHICKEN CATCH-IATORIE (2.8 oz.)071190007049DEC 1 2016
OCEAN FISH–A–LICIOUS (2.8 oz.)071190007056DEC 1 2016
TUNA PURRFECTION (2.8 oz.)071190007063DEC 1 2016
LIP SMACKIN’ SARDINE ‘N MACKEREL (2.8 oz.)071190007070DEC 1 2016
Multi Packs – 12 CountUnit UPC CodeBest By Dates Thru
CHICKEN LOVERS VARIETY PACK (12 count pack of 2.8 oz. cups)071190007773DEC 1 2016
OCEAN LOVERS VARIETY PACK (12 count pack of 2.8 oz. cups)071190007780DEC 1 2016

recalled cat food

UPC# 071190007032

recalled cat food

UPC# 071190007049

recalled cat food

UPC# 071190007056

recalled cat food

UPC# 071190007063

recalled cat food

UPC# 071190007070

recalled cat food

UPC# 071190007773
UPC# 071190007780

The “UPC” code is found at the bottom of the cup. The best by code is on the side.

Jeff Watters, CEO of Ainsworth said:

“At Ainsworth Pet Nutrition and Rachael Ray™ Nutrish®, the safety and quality of our products is our top priority…..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.”

You can contact the company direct here.

Source: Ainsworth Pet Nutrition Voluntarily Recalls…..

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  2. “For the time being, we recommend disposing of any of the affected wet cat varieties.”

    Dispose of?
    How about they secure a place to have them turned in and folks reimbursed?

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