Purina’s cat food recall announcement came in just before 5pm Friday night. Nestle Purina Petcare has recalled one lot of Purina Veterinary Diets OM Overweight Management canned cat food (5.5 oz size). This brand is carried by veterinarians in North America and is not available in retail stores. “Best by” date and production code:
June 2013 11721159 – UPC Code: 38100 – 13810
Low levels of Thiamine (vitamin B1) were found, with one incident reported to the FDA. No other products have been affected according to the press release. Thiamine is essential for cats and neurological or gastrointestinal symptoms result from deficiencies. See the press release for more.
For further information or to obtain a product refund, please contact Nestle Purina:
U.S. Consumers & Veterinarians:
Call toll-free 1-800-982-8837 Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time, or visit www.purinaveterinarydiets.com.
Canadian Consumers & Veterinarians :
Call toll-free 1-866-884-8387 Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, or visit www.purina.ca.
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