Revival Animal Health Expands Recall of Feline Milk Replacers
The FDA announced an expanded recall of Breeder's Edge and Shelter's Choice Feline Milk Replacers due to nutrient deficiencies.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 27, 2026, 10:45 p.m. ET
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Aug 27, 2026, 10:52 p.m. ET
FDA Reports Illness Complaints in Revival Animal Health Feline Milk Replacer Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has received reports of possible health problems in kittens linked to a recall of feline milk replacers sold under the Breeder's Edge and Shelter's Choice brands, according to Medical Daily. The agency states that no illnesses have been confirmed, but Revival Animal Health, the manufacturer, is investigating nine complaints of possible gastrointestinal and bone development problems.
The recall, initiated on August 26, 2026, covers various sizes of Breeder's Edge and Shelter's Choice Feline Milk Replacers sold nationwide online and in retail pet stores. Testing showed some batches lacked enough of the nutrients newborn kittens depend on entirely, which can lead to risks including anemia, neurological dysfunction, liver failure, kidney damage, skeletal disease and cardiac compromise, according to Medical Daily.
Consumers are advised to stop feeding any matching product immediately and contact Revival Animal Health at 1-877-870-4059 on weekdays for a full refund. The recall is ongoing.
Identifying codes for the recalled products are: 817160011032, 817160011049, 817160011063, 817160010196, 817160010103, and 817160011278.
Aug 27, 2026, 10:50 p.m. ET
FDA Closes Recall of Feline Milk Replacers Over Nutrient Deficiencies
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has closed the recall of certain Breeder's Edge and Shelter's Choice Feline Milk Replacers, according to Medical Daily. The closure means the agency considers the recall carried out.
The recall, initiated August 26, 2026, covers products sold nationwide online and in retail pet stores. Testing showed some batches lacked enough of the nutrients newborn kittens depend on entirely, posing risks including anemia, neurological dysfunction, liver failure, kidney damage, skeletal disease and cardiac compromise, Medical Daily reported.
Affected products carry the UPC codes 817160011032, 817160011049, 817160011063, 817160010196, 817160010103, and 817160011278. No illnesses have been confirmed; Revival says it is investigating nine complaints of possible gastrointestinal and bone development problems.
Revival Animal Health advises stopping use of any matching product and offers full refunds. The company can be reached at 1-877-870-4059 on weekdays.
Aug 27, 2026, 10:45 p.m. ETFirst report
Revival Animal Health Recalls Feline Milk Replacers Over Nutrient Deficiencies
Revival Animal Health is recalling Breeder's Edge and Shelter's Choice Feline Milk Replacers, sold nationwide online and in retail pet stores, according to the FDA as reported by Medical Daily. The recall, initiated on August 26, 2026, follows testing that showed some batches lacked enough of the nutrients newborn kittens depend on entirely. Kittens fed a milk replacer deficient in these nutrients face risks including anemia, neurological dysfunction, liver failure, kidney damage, skeletal disease and cardiac compromise.
The affected products include various sizes of Breeder's Edge and Shelter's Choice Feline Milk Replacers with UPC codes 817160011032, 817160011049, 817160011063, 817160010196, 817160010103, and 817160011278. No illnesses have been confirmed, but Revival says it is investigating nine complaints of possible gastrointestinal and bone development problems.
Consumers are advised to stop feeding any matching product immediately rather than finishing the container. Revival is offering full refunds and can be reached at 1-877-870-4059 on weekdays. The recall is ongoing.
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