SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --
The J.M. Smucker Company has announced a limited
voluntary recall on certain lots of 9Lives, EverPet, and Special Kitty canned
cat food due to possible low levels of Thiamine (Vitamin B1). No illnesses related to this issue has been
reported to date and the product is being recalled out of an abundance of
caution.
Due to the lack of thiamine, cats can be at risk for
developing thiamine deficiency. Early
signs of thiamine deficiency may include decreased appetite, salivation,
vomiting, and weight loss. In advanced
cases, neurological signs can develop, which include ventroflexion (bending
towards the floor) of the neck, wobbly walking, circling, falling, and
seizures.
The affected items were distributed to a limited
number of retail customers from December 20th through January 3,
2017.
For a full listing of all products listed in this
recall, please visit the FDA’s website at:
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm535382.htm
Consumers who have cans of cat food from the impacted
lots should stop feeding it to their cats and call the company at
1-800-828-9980 Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST or contact them at consumer.relations@jmsmucker.com.
Public Health confirmed that Sheppard AFB facilities
DO NOT carry these products for sale. There
has been NO illnesses reported to date in connection with this recall. Consumers or customers who have questions
about the above recall may contact 82nd AMDS Public Health Flight at (940)
676-1874/3052.