Post Holdings
9Lives
Headquarters: St. Louis, Missouri, USA • Founded: 1959
Clean / Verified Safe
9Lives, famously represented by Morris the Cat, provides accessible feline wet and dry nutrition. 9Lives holds a clean track record with zero FDA recalls over the past five years.
Total Recalls on Record
1
Last Action Date
January 2017
Species Covered
cats Only
Safety Verification
Regulatory Verified
Interactive “Check My Bag” Lot Code Inspector
Verify your specific kibble or canned 9Lives lot number against official FDA dockets.
Recall Archive & Docket History (9Lives)
FDA-2017-9LIVES•Jan 06, 2017
Packaging Defect: Nutritional Imbalance
Official FDA Docket Finding: Low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1) which can cause neurological impairment in felines.
Recalled Lots & Product Details:
| Product Name | Packaging Size | Affected Lot Codes | Best-By Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9Lives Meaty Paté with Real Chicken & Tuna canned cat food | Refer to docket packaging sizes | Best-By Dec 2018 | 2017 |
Clinical Symptoms to Monitor:
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Lethargy
Consumer Return & Refund Protocol:
- Stop feeding the affected product immediately.
- Check packaging lot codes against official notices.
- Contact your veterinarian if your pet exhibits acute symptoms.
Veterinary Health & Triage Tools for 9Lives Owners
Suspect a Problem or Illness from 9Lives?
Pet owners can submit formal complaint reports directly to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Keep your packaging, lot code, and veterinary records intact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About 9Lives Recalls
Verified regulatory answers to common pet parent questions regarding manufacturing and safety.
9Lives has had 1 historical recall docket(s), with the most recent in January 2017.
Official FDA Public Safety Notice: PawTrusty is an independent consumer pet health directory that indexes public enforcement reports published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and state agricultural departments. PawTrusty is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by 9Lives or the FDA. If your pet exhibits acute symptoms of foodborne illness, contact a licensed veterinarian or emergency animal hospital immediately.