Revival Animal Well being of Orange Metropolis, IA is recalling Breeder’s Edge® and Shelter’s Alternative® Feline Milk Replacers resulting from low, ranges of potassium, copper, folic acid, choline and/or pyridoxine (vitamin B6).
Kittens, particularly neonates, are a really weak inhabitants: their organ techniques are immature, they develop quickly, and they’re solely depending on their milk as a supply of all vitamins. Deficiencies that could be subclinical in grownup cats could be quickly deadly or trigger everlasting developmental harm in kittens. Kittens fed milk replacer that’s poor in copper, potassium, vitamin B6, folic acid, and choline face compounding, multi-system dangers, resembling anemia, neurological dysfunction, liver failure, kidney harm, skeletal illnesses, and cardiac compromise. Because of the fast development of younger kittens, medical indicators might seem inside days to some weeks, and the deficiencies could be deadly or trigger everlasting organ harm if not acknowledged in time. Shoppers who’ve kittens which have consumed any of the recalled merchandise and are displaying medical indicators ought to contact their veterinarian.
Recalled merchandise had been offered nationwide on-line and in retail pet shops. Merchandise are packaged in a number of sizes of stand-up resealable luggage and 12 oz jars. Shoppers ought to cease feeding the merchandise listed beneath to their kittens:
| Model | Product | UPC | Measurement | Finest By Date(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelter’s Alternative | Feline Milk Replacer | 817160011032 | 1 lb. | 10/31/2026, 4/23/2027, 5/01/2027, 5/20/2027, 6/25/2027, 2/05/2028, 3/12/2028 |
| Shelter’s Alternative | Feline Milk Replacer | 817160011049 | 3.5 lb. | 10/31/2026, 5/20/2027, 6/25/2027, 8/06/2027 |
| Shelter’s Alternative | Feline Milk Replacer | 817160011063 | 8 lb. | 9/09/2026, 10/31/2026, 5/20/2027, 6/25/2027, 8/06/2027, 3/12/2028 |
| Breeder’s Edge | Foster Care Feline Milk Replacer | 817160010196 | 12 oz | 9/09/2026, 4/16/2027, 4/18/2027, 6/25/2027 8/06/2027, 3/12/2028 |
| Breeder’s Edge | Foster Care Feline Milk Replacer | 817160011278 | 18 lb. | 9/09/2026, 4/23/2027, 5/01/2027, 5/20/2027, 6/25/2027, 8/06/2027, 11/14/2027, 3/12/2028 |
| Breeder’s Edge | Foster Care Feline Milk Replacer | 817160010103 | 4.5 lb. | 4/18/2027, 5/1/2027 |
No sicknesses ensuing from the usage of these merchandise have been confirmed, however Revival is investigating 9 complaints of potential gastrointestinal and bone growth points.
After receiving third occasion take a look at outcomes suggesting a doable nutrient deficiency in a single lot of a Feline Milk Replacer product, Revival carried out its personal confirmatory testing on a number of heaps. These take a look at outcomes had been analyzed by an impartial animal nutritionist on August 12, 2026 and led to Revival’s determination to conduct this voluntary recall resulting from third-party manufacturing inconsistencies leading to low ranges of potassium, copper, folic acid, choline and/or pyridoxine (vitamin B6).
Revival Animal Well being has discontinued its relationship with this contracted producer.
Shoppers who’ve bought the recalled product ought to cease feeding instantly and phone the corporate to return for a full refund. Shoppers with questions might contact the corporate at 1-877-870-4059 hours (M-F 8 am – 4 pm CDT time).
This recall is being made with the information of the U.S. Meals and Drug Administration.
FDA recall press launch: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/revival-animal-health-llc-voluntarily-recalls-feline-milk-replacers-due-inconsistent-levels-vitamins
