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Royal Canin
Headquarters: Aimargues, France / St. Charles, MO, USA • Founded: 1968
Clean / Verified Safe
Royal Canin is one of the world's most widely prescribed veterinary clinical diets. Over the past decade, Royal Canin has maintained a remarkably strong manufacturing safety record with strict batch testing and zero active Class I recalls.
Total Recalls on Record
1
Last Action Date
03/29/2018
Species Covered
Dogs & Cats
Safety Verification
Regulatory Verified
Interactive “Check My Bag” Lot Code Inspector
Verify your specific kibble or canned Royal Canin lot number against official FDA dockets.
Recall Archive & Docket History (Royal Canin)
EU-2018-ROYALCANIN-EUROPE•03/29/2018
Packaging Defect: Nutritional Variance
Official FDA Docket Finding: Minor formulation deviation in trace mineral premix leading to voluntary replacement across European clinics.
Recalled Lots & Product Details:
| Product Name | Packaging Size | Affected Lot Codes | Best-By Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Gastrointestinal Canned Dog Food | Refer to docket packaging sizes | Production batches stamped between Jan 2018 and March 2018 | 2018 |
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 Royal Canin Owners
Suspect a Problem or Illness from Royal Canin?
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 Royal Canin Recalls
Verified regulatory answers to common pet parent questions regarding manufacturing and safety.
No. Royal Canin has maintained a clean record with zero FDA recalls on file.
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 Royal Canin or the FDA. If your pet exhibits acute symptoms of foodborne illness, contact a licensed veterinarian or emergency animal hospital immediately.