Pet Food Recall: Steve’s Real Food Freeze-Dried Chicken — What Dunedin & Pinellas County Pet Owners Need to Know
If you feed your dog or cat Steve’s Real Food Freeze-Dried Chicken Recipe, check your bag right now. Go Raw LLC has expanded its recall to include lot code C26022 — a product distributed in Florida, including the Tampa Bay area.
What’s Being Recalled?
On June 8, 2026, Go Raw LLC (Cottonwood Heights, Utah) expanded its voluntary recall to include:
- Product: Steve’s Real Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried
- Size: 1.25 lb bag
- Lot Code: C26022
- UPC: 6-91730-16402-7
- Best By Date: January 22, 2028
The lot code and best-by date are printed on the front of the bag. The product comes in a beige, zip-locked package with a maroon stripe. It is sold freeze-dried (not frozen).
This lot was distributed in Florida and these additional states: CO, UT, WA, OR, PA, RI, MI, CA, TX, IL, GA, NC, SC, MN, NY, OH, WI, ID, and MT.
Why the Recall? Low Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Independent testing found that lot C26022 may contain low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1) — an essential nutrient required for normal carbohydrate metabolism and neurological function in both dogs and cats.
Cats are especially vulnerable because they have a higher dietary thiamine requirement and limited ability to compensate when intake is low.
Signs of Thiamine Deficiency in Pets
If your pet has been eating this product, watch closely for these warning signs:
Early Signs:
- Decreased appetite or refusing food
- Vomiting
- Excessive drooling or salivation
- Weight loss
- Poor coat or slow growth in young animals
Advanced Signs (require immediate veterinary care):
- Head bent downward toward the floor (ventroflexion of the neck) — especially in cats
- Mental dullness or confusion
- Vision changes
- Wobbly or uncoordinated walking
- Circling or falling
- Seizures
- Profound weakness or lethargy
The good news: When caught early and treated appropriately, thiamine deficiency is generally reversible. Most animals respond well to thiamine supplementation and supportive care.
What to Do Right Now
- Check your bag. Look for lot code C26022 and best-by date 1/22/2028 on the front of the package.
- Stop feeding it immediately if you have the recalled lot.
- Do not throw it away yet — you’ll need it for a return or refund.
- Call Go Raw LLC at 1-800-729-4173 or visit stevesrealfood.com for return instructions.
- Watch your pet closely for any of the signs listed above.
- Call your vet if you notice any concerning symptoms — especially in cats, where neurological symptoms can come on quickly.
When to Come In
If your cat or dog has been eating this product and you notice any neurological symptoms — head drooping, circling, stumbling, or seizures — this is a veterinary emergency. Do not wait.
At Dunedin Animal Medical Center, we’re here to help. If you have questions about whether your pet could be affected, contact us or call us directly. It’s always better to check in early than to wait for symptoms to worsen.
The Bigger Picture: Staying Informed About Pet Food Recalls
Pet food recalls happen more often than most owners realize. Here are a few simple habits that can help protect your pets:
- Register your pet food with the manufacturer so you’re notified directly about recalls.
- Bookmark the FDA’s pet food recall page: fda.gov/animal-veterinary/safety-health/recalls-withdrawals
- Keep your vet in the loop about what you’re feeding your pet — especially if you feed raw or freeze-dried diets.
- Save your pet food packaging until the bag is finished, so you can quickly reference lot codes if a recall is announced.
This recall also includes previously recalled Go Raw Quest Cat Food products (lot codes C25288, MCD25350, MCC25321). If you feed any Go Raw brand products, check the full FDA announcement for details.