Go Raw/Steve's Real Food freeze-dried pet food recalled over vitamin B1 deficiency
Go Raw/Steve's Real Food has expanded a recall of freeze-dried dog and cat food across roughly 20 U.S. states because the products may contain dangerously low levels of thiamine (vitamin B1), a nutrient deficiency that can cause serious neurological problems in pets. The FDA and multiple state and national outlets report the expanded recall covers certain freeze-dried dog and cat formulas. Thiamine is essential for nerve and brain function; deficient diets can lead to appetite loss, weakness, wobbling, and seizures. Pets eating the recalled food are at risk, and owners should stop feeding the products immediately. The recall is a nutritional deficiency issue rather than a bacterial contamination concern. Consumers should check lot codes and product lists, return or discard affected food, and contact a veterinarian if symptoms appear.