Quest Voluntarily Recalls Cat Food Chicken Recipe Frozen Diet for Cats Due to Low Thiamine Levels
Go Raw LLC has expanded a voluntary recall involving Quest brand cat food. The expansion adds two lots of Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Frozen Diet because they may contain low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1). (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
The company’s announcement date and the FDA’s publication date are both February 26, 2026. The notice also references an earlier recall dated February 17, 2026, for a freeze-dried product lot. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Summary Block
- Company Announcement Date: February 26, 2026 (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
- FDA Publish Date: February 26, 2026 (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
- Product Type: Animal & Veterinary; Food & Beverages; Pet Food (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
- Reason for Announcement: May contain low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
- Company Name: Go Raw LLC. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
- Brand Name: Quest (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
- Product Description: Cat Food Chicken Recipe Frozen (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Why This Recall Matters
Thiamine (Vitamin B1) is an essential nutrient for cats. The FDA notice explains that cats fed diets low in thiamine over time may be at risk of developing a thiamine deficiency. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
The FDA notice lists potential signs of deficiency that can be gastrointestinal or neurological. Early signs may include decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting, failure to grow, and weight loss. In more advanced cases, neurological signs may include ventroflexion (bending towards the floor) of the neck, mental dullness, vision changes, wobbly walking, circling, falling, and seizures. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
If your cat shows any of the symptoms listed in the FDA notice, the notice advises contacting your veterinarian immediately. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Company Announcement (Paraphrased)
According to the company announcement posted by the FDA, Go Raw LLC is expanding its February 17, 2026, voluntary recall of a freeze-dried product to include two lots of select Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe frozen products due to potentially low thiamine (Vitamin B1). (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
The two added frozen lots are sold in beige, zip-lock, 2 lb packages and were distributed nationwide. The company also decided to stop the sale of all Quest products at all retailers until the thiamine content issue is addressed. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
The notice says the company became aware of low thiamine levels in the Quest Chicken Diet in early February and began an investigation that included reviewing formulation specifications, raw ingredient suppliers, and processing procedures. Retailers were instructed to remove affected products from shelves, and existing inventory is being replaced with newly formulated products. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Illnesses reported: Not specified in the FDA notice (this February 26, 2026, notice). (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Affected Product Details (List or Mini Table)
The FDA notice states the company had already issued a recall of the following freeze-dried product lot and that the recall is now expanded to include two additional frozen lots. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
| Product name (as listed) | Species | Package size | UPC | Lot code / Best Buy date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried | Cat | 10 oz bags | Not specified in the FDA notice | Lot #C25288 – Best Buy Date: 10/15/2027 (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) |
| Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Frozen Diet | Cat | 2 lb bag | 6-91730-17104-9 | MCD25350 — Best Buy Date 6/16/2027 (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) |
| Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Frozen Diet | Cat | 2 lb bag | 6-91730-17104-9 | MCC25321 — Best Buy Date 5/17/2027 (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) |
Where sold/distributed (states listed in the notice): CO, UT, WA, OR, PA, RI, MI, CA, TX, IL, GA, NC, SC, FL, MN, NY, OH, WI, PA, ID & MT. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Quantity recalled: Not specified in the FDA notice. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
What Pet Parents Should Do
- Stop feeding the affected product(s). (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
- Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or a replacement product. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
- If your cat is showing symptoms listed in the FDA notice (such as appetite changes, vomiting, weight loss, or neurological signs), contact your veterinarian immediately. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
- Note: The company announcement says replacement inventory is expected to begin reaching distribution channels around the middle of March, with additional updates as product becomes available. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Company Contact Info
- Phone number: (801) 432-7478 (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
- Email: cs@gorawllc.com (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
- Hours: M-F 9 am-4 pm MST time (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Source
Source: FDA recall notice — https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/go-raw-llc-expands-voluntary-recall-quest-diet-cat-food-products-due-low-thiamine-levels-and-enacts