Highest risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Shelter’s Choice, Breeder’s Edge Feline Milk Replacers recall: Low levels of potassium, copper, folic acid

Recall published 2 months ago

Low levels of potassium, copper, folic acid, choline and/or pyridoxine (vitamin B6)

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3 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Food safety concern

A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

What the notice says: Deficiencies that might be subclinical in adult cats can be rapidly fatal or cause permanent developmental damage in kittens.

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Published
August 26, 2026
Risk level
Highest risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Shelter’s Choice, Breeder’s Edge
Product type
Pet food & treats
Distribution
Nationwide
UPC codes
817160011032, 817160011049, 817160011063, 817160010196, 817160011278, 817160010103
Reports of harm
No illnesses resulting from the use of these products have been confirmed, but Revival is investigating nine complaints of potential gastrointestinal and bone development issues.

Products covered by this recall

Feline Milk Replacers

What the company announced

Revival Animal Health of Orange City, IA is recalling Breeder’s Edge® and Shelter’s Choice® Feline Milk Replacers due to low, levels of potassium, copper, folic acid, choline and/or pyridoxine (vitamin B6).

Kittens, especially neonates, are a very vulnerable population: their organ systems are immature, they grow rapidly, and they are entirely dependent on their milk as a source of all nutrients. Deficiencies that might be subclinical in adult cats can be rapidly fatal or cause permanent developmental damage in kittens. Kittens fed milk replacer that is deficient in copper, potassium, vitamin B6, folic acid, and choline face compounding, multi-system risks, such as anemia, neurological dysfunction, liver failure, kidney damage, skeletal diseases, and cardiac compromise. Due to the rapid growth of young kittens, clinical signs may appear within days to a few weeks, and the deficiencies can be fatal or cause permanent organ damage if not recognized in time. Consumers who have kittens that have consumed any of the recalled products and are showing clinical signs should contact their veterinarian.

Recalled products were sold nationwide online and in retail pet stores. Products are packaged in multiple sizes of stand-up resealable bags and 12 oz jars. Consumers should stop feeding the products listed below to their kittens:

  • Brand: Shelter's Choice · Product: Feline Milk Replacer · UPC: 817160011032 · Size: 1 lb. · Best By Date(s): 10/31/2026, 4/23/2027, 5/01/2027, 5/20/2027, 6/25/2027, 2/05/2028, 3/12/2028
  • Brand: Shelter's Choice · Product: Feline Milk Replacer · UPC: 817160011049 · Size: 3.5 lb. · Best By Date(s): 10/31/2026, 5/20/2027, 6/25/2027, 8/06/2027
  • Brand: Shelter's Choice · Product: Feline Milk Replacer · UPC: 817160011063 · Size: 8 lb. · Best By Date(s): 9/09/2026, 10/31/2026, 5/20/2027, 6/25/2027, 8/06/2027, 3/12/2028
  • Brand: Breeder's Edge · Product: Foster Care Feline Milk Replacer · UPC: 817160010196 · Size: 12 oz · Best By Date(s): 9/09/2026, 4/16/2027, 4/18/2027, 6/25/2027 8/06/2027, 3/12/2028
  • Brand: Breeder's Edge · Product: Foster Care Feline Milk Replacer · UPC: 817160011278 · Size: 18 lb. · Best By Date(s): 9/09/2026, 4/23/2027, 5/01/2027, 5/20/2027, 6/25/2027, 8/06/2027, 11/14/2027, 3/12/2028
  • Brand: Breeder's Edge · Product: Foster Care Feline Milk Replacer · UPC: 817160010103 · Size: 4.5 lb. · Best By Date(s): 4/18/2027, 5/1/2027

No illnesses resulting from the use of these products have been confirmed, but Revival is investigating nine complaints of potential gastrointestinal and bone development issues.

After receiving third party test results suggesting a possible nutrient deficiency in one lot of a Feline Milk Replacer product, Revival conducted its own confirmatory testing on multiple lots. Those test results were analyzed by an independent animal nutritionist on August 12, 2026 and led to Revival’s decision to conduct this voluntary recall due to third-party manufacturing inconsistencies resulting in low levels of potassium, copper, folic acid, choline and/or pyridoxine (vitamin B6).

Revival Animal Health has discontinued its relationship with this contracted manufacturer.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product should stop feeding immediately and contact the company to return for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-877-870-4059 hours (M-F 8 am - 4 pm CDT time).

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 12 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 817160011032
  • 817160011049
  • 817160011063
  • 817160010196
  • 817160011278
  • 817160010103

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 12 oz
  • 1 lb
  • 3.5 lb
  • 8 lb
  • 18 lb
  • 4.5 lb

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Food safety

Shelter’s Choice, Breeder’s Edge — A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. If anyone is unwell after eating it, call a clinician and mention the recall by name.
  3. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.
  4. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased the recalled product should stop feeding immediately and contact the company to return for a full refund.

Company contact: Revival Animal Health — Consumers: 1-877-870-4059

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Shelter’s Choice, Breeder’s Edge pet food & treats recalled?

Low levels of potassium, copper, folic acid, choline and/or pyridoxine (vitamin B6) Deficiencies that might be subclinical in adult cats can be rapidly fatal or cause permanent developmental damage in kittens.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 817160011032, 817160011049, 817160011063. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased the recalled product should stop feeding immediately and contact the company to return for a full refund.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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