The Real Pet Food Company
VIP Petfoods
Headquarters: Yatala, Queensland, Australia • Founded: 1994
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VIP Petfoods is Australia's largest commercial chilled pet meat processor. The brand faced regulatory enforcement in 2018 regarding sulphur dioxide preservative levels in fresh pet mince.
Total Recalls on Record
1
Last Action Date
June 2018
Species Covered
Dogs & Cats
Safety Verification
Regulatory Verified
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Recall Archive & Docket History (VIP Petfoods)
AU-ACCC-2018-06•June 14, 2018
Nutritional Imbalance: Sulphite Preservative Excess / Thiamine Depletion
Official FDA Docket Finding: Excessive sulphur dioxide preservative levels in unlabelled fresh meat rolls induced severe metabolic thiamine deficiency in cats.
Recalled Lots & Product Details:
| Product Name | Packaging Size | Affected Lot Codes | Best-By Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIP Petfoods Fresh Minced Meat Rolls | 1kg and 2kg fresh rolls | Fresh meat rolls expiring in June and July 2018 | June 2018 to July 2018 |
Clinical Symptoms to Monitor:
- Ataxia (wobbly gait)
- Ventriflexion of neck
- Seizures
- Lethargy
Consumer Return & Refund Protocol:
- Immediately stop feeding fresh raw meat rolls without added thiamine.
- Seek urgent veterinary treatment if cat exhibits neurological symptoms.
Veterinary Health & Triage Tools for VIP Petfoods Owners
Suspect a Problem or Illness from VIP Petfoods?
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 VIP Petfoods Recalls
Verified regulatory answers to common pet parent questions regarding manufacturing and safety.
Pet owners should verify that fresh pet mince is labelled as 'Complete and Balanced' under AS 5812 and contains supplementary thiamine to prevent dietary deficiency.
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 VIP Petfoods or the FDA. If your pet exhibits acute symptoms of foodborne illness, contact a licensed veterinarian or emergency animal hospital immediately.