Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Steve’s Real Food Freeze Dried Chicken Recipe Cat and Dog Food recall: May contain low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1)

Recall published 5 months ago

May contain low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1)

Steve’s Real Food Pet food & treats — recalled pet food & treatsSteve’s Real Food Pet food & treats — recalled pet food & treats (photo 2)
2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Food safety concern

The notice above sets out the specific concern. Whatever the cause, the practical answer with food is the same: stop eating it and claim the refund.

What the notice says: Without intervention, advanced thiamine deficiency can be life-threatening.

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
June 8, 2026
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Steve’s Real Food
Product type
Pet food & treats
Distribution
California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin
UPC codes
691730164027, 691730181031, 691730171049

Products covered by this recall

Freeze Dried Chicken Recipe Cat and Dog Food

What the company announced

Cottonwood Heights, Utah (June 8, 2026) Go Raw LLC is expanding its February 17, 2026 recall to include an additional lot of Freeze-Dried Chicken Recipe product due to potentially low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1).

Thiamine (vitamin B1) is an essential water-soluble vitamin required for normal carbohydrate metabolism and neurologic function in both cats and dogs. While thiamine deficiency can occur in either species, cats are considered more susceptible due to their higher dietary requirement for thiamine and limited capacity to compensate for inadequate intake.

Pets consuming a diet deficient in thiamine over an extended period may develop clinical signs associated with deficiency. Early signs can include decreased appetite, vomiting, excessive salivation, weight loss, or poor growth.

As deficiency progresses, neurological signs may develop, including ventroflexion of the neck (bending the head toward the floor), mental dullness, vision changes, wobbly walking, circling, falling, and seizures. In severe or prolonged cases, thiamine deficiency may progress to profound weakness and lethargy. Without intervention, advanced thiamine deficiency can be life-threatening.

Pet owners should contact their veterinarian if they observe any concerning clinical signs. When recognized early and treated appropriately, thiamine deficiency is generally reversible, and most animals respond well to supplementation and supportive care.

The recall is now being EXPANDED to include the following additional lot:

  • Product: Steve’s Real Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried · Size: 1.25 lb Bag · Lot Code: C26022 · UPC: 6-91730-164 02-7 · Best Buy Date: 1/22/2028

Additionally, the company has previously issued a recall of:

  • Product: Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried Nuggets · Size: 10 oz. Bag · Lot Code: C25288 · UPC: 6-91730-18103- 1 · Best Buy Date: 10/15/2027
  • Product: Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Frozen Diet · Size: 2 lb. Bag · Lot Code: MCD25350 · UPC: 6-91730-17104- 9 · Best Buy Date: 6/16/2027
  • Product: Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Frozen Diet · Size: 12 lb. Bag · Lot Code: MCC25321 · UPC: 6-91730-17104-9 · Best Buy Date: 5/17/2027

The expanded recalled product was distributed through retail stores in the following states: CO, UT, WA, OR, PA, RI, MI, CA, TX, IL, GA, NC, SC, FL, MN, NY, OH, WI, PA, ID & MT.

The recalled product is sold in beige, zip-locked, 1.25 lb. packages with a maroon stripe, UPC 6-91730-18103-1. Printed Lot code C26022 and Best By Date 1/22/2028 can be found on the front of the bag. Please note this product is freeze-dried .

Product safety & nutritional adequacy remain our highest priorities. All current Steve’s Real Food products are being manufactured using updated formulations that include the new Vitamin premix, and these are the only formulations currently being distributed to retailers and consumers

As part of our investigation, Steve's Real Food worked closely with distributors and retailers throughout our supply chain and confirmed that the affected lot is no longer present in distribution channels. While we do not believe this product remains available for purchase, we initiated this voluntary recall out of an abundance of caution.

During our investigation, we gained valuable insights into the complexities of thiamine (vitamin B1) stability and analytical testing. Thiamine is a sensitive nutrient, and testing results can vary significantly, even in products formulated with elevated levels. We are continuing to work with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and industry experts to better understand these testing methodologies and support ongoing research.

While additional testing and evaluation are still underway, we believe there are important scientific questions that warrant further study. We remain committed to following the data, maintaining transparency, and continuously improving our understanding of this essential nutrient.

What Consumers Should Do

Consumers who have purchased the affected product should stop feeding it to their pets and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or a replacement.

Consumers with questions may contact Go Raw LLC directly at [email protected] . 801-432-7478 (M-F 9 am-4 pm MST time).

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.

  • 691730164027
  • 691730181031
  • 691730171049

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • C26022
  • C25288
  • MCD25350
  • MCC25321

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 1.25 lb. packages wit

Package size

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

  • 1.25 lb
  • 10 oz
  • 2 lb
  • 12 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

Steve’s Real Food — The notice above sets out the specific concern. Whatever the cause, the practical answer with food is the same: stop eating it and claim the refund.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.
  3. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.
  4. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased the affected product should stop feeding it to their pets and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or a replacement.

Company contact: Go Raw, LLC. — Consumers: Go Raw LLC, 801-432-7478

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 Steve’s Real Food pet food & treats recalled?

May contain low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1) Without intervention, advanced thiamine deficiency can be life-threatening.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 691730164027, 691730181031, 691730171049; lot code C26022, C25288, MCD25350; model number 1.25 lb. packages wit. 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 affected product should stop feeding it to their pets and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or a replacement.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, New York, Ohio and others.

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