Six sizes of Breeder's Edge and Shelter's Choice kitten milk replacer recalled

What was recalled

The recall covers two lines of feline milk replacer sold by Revival Animal Health: Breeder's Edge Foster Care Feline Milk Replacer and Shelter's Choice Feline Milk Replacer. Six product and size combinations are listed, packaged in stand-up resealable bags and 12 oz jars:

• Shelter's Choice Feline Milk Replacer in 1 lb, 3.5 lb and 8 lb sizes
• Breeder's Edge Foster Care Feline Milk Replacer in 12 oz, 4.5 lb and 18 lb sizes

Each size is tied to a specific list of best-by dates, which are set out in the table further down. A bag or jar with a best-by date that is not on the list for its UPC is not part of the recall as posted on Aug. 26, 2026.

The notice does not give a total number of units or pounds recalled, so this article does not estimate one. It also does not name any other Revival Animal Health products, such as puppy milk replacers, as affected.

Why it was recalled

Revival says it is recalling the products "due to low, levels of potassium, copper, folic acid, choline and/or pyridoxine (vitamin B6)." The sequence, per the notice: a third party reported test results suggesting a possible nutrient deficiency in one lot; Revival then ran its own confirmatory testing on multiple lots; an independent animal nutritionist analyzed those results on Aug. 12, 2026; and the company decided to recall, citing "third-party manufacturing inconsistencies." Revival says it has discontinued its relationship with the contracted manufacturer.

The company's own explanation of the risk is specific to young kittens, which it describes as "a very vulnerable population" that is "entirely dependent on their milk as a source of all nutrients." It says deficiencies that might be subclinical in adult cats "can be rapidly fatal or cause permanent developmental damage in kittens," and lists anemia, neurological dysfunction, liver failure, kidney damage, skeletal diseases and cardiac compromise as risks. Because kittens grow fast, the notice says clinical signs "may appear within days to a few weeks."

Anyone whose kittens consumed the recalled products and are showing clinical signs is told to contact their veterinarian.

Where it was sold

The notice says the recalled products "were sold nationwide online and in retail pet stores." No specific retailers, online marketplaces or states are named, so the only reliable check is the UPC and best-by date on the package you have.

If you bottle-feed kittens for a shelter, rescue or breeder and received product from the organization rather than buying it yourself, the same UPC and date check applies, and the organization that supplied it will want to know. Foster programs that keep stock on hand should check every open and unopened package, since the recalled best-by dates run from September 2026 to March 2028.

Two other pet food recalls were posted by FDA in August 2026: the Northwest Naturals raw pet food recall over Salmonella and Listeria, and the Fromm dog food recall over possible metal pieces. They involve different companies and products and are unrelated to this recall.

How to identify the recalled products

Use the UPC printed on the bag or jar to confirm the product and size, then check the best-by date against the list for that UPC. The company's table is reproduced below as posted on Aug. 26, 2026; dates are in month/day/year format as printed on the notice.

If your product carries one of these six UPCs but its best-by date is not listed for that UPC, it is not included in the recall as posted. If you are unsure, or the date is hard to read, the company's recall line is 1-877-870-4059, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central.

Reported illnesses

The notice states: "No illnesses resulting from the use of these products have been confirmed, but Revival is investigating nine complaints of potential gastrointestinal and bone development issues." So the count as of Aug. 26, 2026 is zero confirmed illnesses and nine complaints under investigation.

That distinction matters. A complaint is a report from a customer; a confirmed illness is one that has been linked to the product. The notice does not say how many kittens are involved in the nine complaints, where they were reported or whether any were fatal, and this article does not guess.

The company's advice for owners is unambiguous: if kittens consumed any of the recalled products and "are showing clinical signs," contact a veterinarian. The signs Revival associates with these deficiencies include anemia, neurological dysfunction, liver failure, kidney damage, skeletal diseases and cardiac compromise. Because it says signs can appear within days to a few weeks, kittens fed the product shortly before the recall may still be within that window.

What to do if you have it

The remedy on the notice: "Consumers who have purchased the recalled product should stop feeding immediately and contact the company to return for a full refund." The contact channel is Revival Animal Health at 1-877-870-4059, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central. The notice does not mention returning product to retailers, so the company line is the stated route.

Because milk replacer is often the only food a bottle-fed kitten gets, switching away from a recalled product is more urgent than with a treat or topper. The notice does not recommend a replacement product, and neither does this article; ask your veterinarian or the shelter or rescue you work with.

1. Find the UPC and best-by date on your bag or jar and compare them with the table above.
2. If it matches, stop feeding it to kittens immediately, per the notice.
3. Call Revival Animal Health at 1-877-870-4059 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central) to arrange a return for a full refund.
4. Watch kittens that have been fed the product and contact your veterinarian if they show clinical signs.
5. Keep the packaging, or a photo of the UPC and best-by date, plus any receipt, until the return is complete.
6. Foster programs and shelters should check inventory and notify anyone they supplied.

Who issued the recall

This is a voluntary recall by Revival Animal Health, LLC of Orange City, Iowa. The company announcement date and FDA publish date are both Aug. 26, 2026. The notice says the recall "is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration," which is standard language for a company-initiated pet food recall.

FDA lists the product type as Animal & Veterinary, Food & Beverages, and the reason as "Low levels of potassium, copper, folic acid, choline and/or pyridoxine (vitamin B6)." The notice does not include a recall number or an FDA classification, and it does not give a termination date, so the recall should be treated as open.

FDA posts company announcements as a public service and does not endorse the product or the company. The full notice with product photos is linked in the sources below.

How to monitor recalls and why to keep your receipts

Pet food and animal health recalls are posted on FDA's recalls and safety alerts page, and problems with a pet food can be reported through FDA's product-problem portal. CPSC's recalls page covers consumer products, nhtsa.gov/recalls covers vehicles, USDA FSIS covers meat and poultry, and FoodSafety.gov gathers food alerts. Retailer emails and the brand's site are also worth checking.

Photograph the UPC and best-by date and keep your receipt before returning a recalled product. That proof of purchase may matter if a company refund, reimbursement or a future claim program becomes available; Revival's notice describes a full refund on return. Owed tracks open class action settlements, not recalls, so use the agency links above for recall updates.

Glossary

Milk replacer

A formula fed to kittens that cannot nurse. Because it is their sole food, nutrient levels matter more than in adult cat food.

UPC

The 12-digit bar code number on the package. The six recalled UPCs all begin with 817160.

Best-by date

The date printed on the bag or jar. Only the dates listed for each UPC on the notice are recalled.

Pyridoxine (vitamin B6)

One of the nutrients the company found at low levels, along with potassium, copper, folic acid and choline.

Voluntary recall

A recall the company starts itself, here "with the knowledge of" FDA, rather than one ordered by the agency.

Clinical signs

Observable symptoms in an animal. Revival says signs of these deficiencies may appear within days to a few weeks in kittens.

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