Following the Nov. 14 recall by Go Raw, LLC for its two-pound bags of frozen Quest Beef Cat Food because it may be contaminated with Salmonella, The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) has issued a recall for Special Kitty wet, canned cat food due to health concerns from the quality and safety of its ingredients.

The recall affects specific lots of Special Kitty Mixed Grill Dinner Pate that is sold individually as well as in variety packs. The recalled cat food was sold in 5.5-ounce metal cans nationwide and online.

The UPC code for the cat food’s single cans is 681131078962, while the UPC codes for the variety packs are 681131079235, 681131079235, and 681131079235. The affected lot code for the cat food’s single cans is 9263803, while the lot codes for the variety packs are 9266803, 9267803, and 9287803. The Best If Used By Date for the single cans of cat food is 9/19/2020, while the Best If Used By Dates for the variety packs are 7/17/2021, 8/29/2021, 9/11/2021, 9/12/2021, 9/19/2021, and 10/7/2021.

Consumers that have purchased the recalled cat food should stop feeding it to their cats and dispose of the product. Questions about the recall can be directed to the company at 1-888-569-6767, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.

According to The J.M. Smucker Company, cats that consume the affected cat food could have nausea with excessive salivation, diarrhea, or vomiting. More severe symptoms can also occur, including difficulty walking, seizures, and in extreme instances, death. Pet owners should contact their veterinarian if their cat displays any of these symptoms.

The company said this is the only product that is impacted by the recall. It is investigating the situation to “minimize the chance of future concerns.”

Shares of The J.M. Smucker stock were up 0.40% as of 10:03 a.m. EST on Friday.

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