EVO brand pet food recalls dry cat and ferret food

Natura Pet has recalled certain lots of its EVO brand pet food for cats and ferrets. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recalled lots, produced in the company's Fremont, Nebraska, facility, contain insufficient levels of vitamins and excess minerals. The recalled lots include:

PRODUCT

SIZE

UPC

EXPIRATION

DATE

LOT CODE

EVO Grain Free Turkey and Chicken Formula dry cat and kitten food

15.4 lb

5148541400

02/19/2016

4300A700D2

EVO Grain Free Turkey and Chicken Formula dry cat and kitten food

2.2 lb

5148541402

02/20/2016

4301A700A4

EVO Grain Free Turkey and Chicken Formula dry cat and kitten food

2.2 lb.

5148541402

02/20/2016

4301A700B4

EVO Grain Free Turkey and Chicken Formula dry cat and kitten food

2.2 lb.

5148541402

2/20/2016

4301A700C4

EVO Grain Free Ferret Food

6.6 lb.

5148542101

2/19/2016

4300A700D3

The problem with the lots of EVO brand foods was discovered during an investigation of an ingredient inventory discrepancy, the FDA says. Retailers in California, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont and Canada, as well as online distributors, have been instructed to immediately pull the recalled products. Pets can become ill if they lack vitamins for prolonged periods. "There have been no reports of animal health concerns to date, but these lots do not meet our quality standards and should not be consumed by pets," the FDA release states.

Natura Pet says in a letter to EVO consumers on its website that no other dry dog food, dry cat food, dog or cat canned wet food, biscuits, treats or supplements are affected by this recall.

Consumers with the affected product are encouraged to dispose of it and call Natura Consumer Relations at 1-855-206-8297 for a refund or replacement. For more information, go to evopet.com.