Florida Cat Owners Warned: Quest Cat Food Recall Expands to 20 States Over Vitamin Deficiency Risk
Go Raw LLC has expanded its voluntary recall of Quest Cat Food products after discovering potentially low levels of thiamine — a vitamin essential to feline health — and has halted all Quest product sales nationwide until the issue is resolved. Florida is among the 20 affected states.
⚠️ If your cat has been eating Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe products, stop feeding them immediately and contact your veterinarian. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.
What Happened
Go Raw LLC, based in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, first issued a voluntary recall on February 17, 2026, covering a single lot of Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried Nuggets due to potentially low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1).
On February 26, 2026, the company announced an expansion of that recall to include two additional lots of Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Frozen products after discovering the same thiamine issue. At the same time, Go Raw LLC made the decision to halt all Quest product sales at all retailers nationwide until the problem is fully addressed.
The company said it first became aware of the low thiamine levels in early February 2026 and launched an immediate investigation into its formulation specifications, raw ingredient suppliers, and production procedures. Retailers have been instructed to pull all affected products from store shelves.
Which Products Are Recalled
The expanded recall covers the following specific lots of the frozen product, sold in beige zip-lock 2 lb. packages with a purple stripe:
- Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Frozen — Lot Code: MCD25350, Best By: 5/17/2027
- Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Frozen — Lot Code: MCC25321, Best By: 6/16/2027
The UPC for the recalled frozen product is 6-91730-17104-9. The lot code and best-by date are printed on the front of the bag.
The original recall also remains in effect for the Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried Nuggets (10 oz. bags) from the initial February 17 recall lot.
States Affected
The expanded recalled products were distributed through retail stores in the following 20 states:
California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Why Thiamine Matters for Cats
Thiamine, also known as Vitamin B1, is an essential nutrient for cats. Unlike many other animals, cats cannot produce it on their own and must get it through their diet. A deficiency can cause serious — and in severe cases, life-threatening — health problems.
According to the FDA, symptoms of thiamine deficiency can be divided into early and advanced stages:
Early Warning Signs
- Decreased appetite
- Excessive salivation
- Vomiting
- Failure to grow (in younger cats)
- Weight loss
Advanced Neurological Signs
- Ventroflexion (abnormal downward bending of the neck)
- Mental dullness or disorientation
- Changes in vision
- Wobbly or unsteady walking
- Circling or falling
- Seizures
The FDA notes that if thiamine deficiency is caught and treated promptly, it is typically reversible. Contact your veterinarian immediately if your cat displays any of these symptoms.
What the Company Is Saying
Shantel Goodrich, a licensed veterinary technician and Vice President of Operations at Go Raw LLC, addressed the recall in a statement released through the FDA.
“We take the safety and well-being of pets extremely seriously,” Goodrich said. “Rather than risk any potential concern, we made the decision to remove the affected product from the market and replace it with products we are confident meet our nutritional standards.”
The company said replacement inventory — reformulated to meet thiamine requirements — is expected to reach distribution channels around mid-March 2026.
What Florida Pet Owners Should Do
- Check your freezer and pantry for any Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe products — both frozen and freeze-dried varieties.
- Check the lot code and best-by date on the front of the bag against the recalled lots listed above.
- Stop feeding the product to your cat immediately if you have a recalled item.
- Return it to the store where you purchased it for a full refund or replacement product.
- Call your vet if your cat has recently eaten Quest products and is showing any of the symptoms listed above.
For the full FDA recall notice and additional product details, visit the official FDA recall page.
This is a developing consumer alert. Check back for updates as additional information becomes available from the FDA.