At a glance

  • Revival Animal Health announced the voluntary recall on August 26, 2026.
  • The recall covers listed sizes and best by dates of Breeder's Edge Foster Care Feline Milk Replacer and Shelter's Choice Feline Milk Replacer.
  • Testing found low levels of potassium, copper, folic acid, choline and or vitamin B6.
  • The products were sold nationwide online and in retail pet stores.
  • No illnesses had been confirmed, but the company said it was investigating nine complaints involving possible gastrointestinal and bone development issues.

Revival Animal Health is recalling specified packages of Breeder's Edge and Shelter's Choice feline milk replacers after testing found inconsistent and low levels of several nutrients. The company announcement was posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on August 26.

This is not a recall of every package ever sold under either name. Owners and foster caregivers should match the brand, product, UPC, package size and best by date against the official list. If any identifier differs, the package is not one of the combinations listed in this announcement.

Which feline milk replacers are recalled?

Products listed in the August 26, 2026 recall
Brand and productUPCSizeBest by dates
Shelter's Choice Feline Milk Replacer8171600110321 lb10/31/2026; 4/23/2027; 5/01/2027; 5/20/2027; 6/25/2027; 2/05/2028; 3/12/2028
Shelter's Choice Feline Milk Replacer8171600110493.5 lb10/31/2026; 5/20/2027; 6/25/2027; 8/06/2027
Shelter's Choice Feline Milk Replacer8171600110638 lb9/09/2026; 10/31/2026; 5/20/2027; 6/25/2027; 8/06/2027; 3/12/2028
Breeder's Edge Foster Care Feline Milk Replacer81716001019612 oz9/09/2026; 4/16/2027; 4/18/2027; 6/25/2027; 8/06/2027; 3/12/2028
Breeder's Edge Foster Care Feline Milk Replacer81716001127818 lb9/09/2026; 4/23/2027; 5/01/2027; 5/20/2027; 6/25/2027; 8/06/2027; 11/14/2027; 3/12/2028
Breeder's Edge Foster Care Feline Milk Replacer8171600101034.5 lb4/18/2027; 5/01/2027

The FDA table appears to omit a comma between two dates in the 12 ounce Breeder's Edge row. The Oregon Veterinary Medical Association reproduces the same sequence. Buddylio displays 6/25/2027 and 8/06/2027 as separate dates because that is how the surrounding list is structured, but owners should use the live FDA notice for the controlling record.

Hand checking the blank bottom of a plain milk replacer container while a healthy kitten rests nearby
Check every package identifier against the official recall table. This plain container is only an illustration.

What caregivers should do

  • Stop feeding a product that matches every listed identifier.
  • Keep the package and contact Revival Animal Health about returning it for a full refund.
  • Call a veterinarian if a kitten consumed recalled product and is unwell or not growing as expected.
  • For recall questions, contact Revival Animal Health at 1 877 870 4059, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central time.

Do not switch a neonatal kitten's feeding plan casually or leave a kitten without appropriate nutrition. If you need a replacement product or are caring for a kitten that is not thriving, ask a veterinarian or an experienced shelter medical team for prompt guidance.

Plain sealed containers set aside in a paper bag while a healthy kitten rests safely in a carrier
Set matching packages aside and follow the company's return instructions. The containers shown are generic.

Why the recall was issued

The company says third party testing first suggested a possible nutrient deficiency in one lot. Revival then tested multiple lots, and an independent animal nutritionist analyzed the results on August 12. The findings led to the voluntary recall.

The listed concerns were low potassium, copper, folic acid, choline and or pyridoxine, also known as vitamin B6. Revival said it ended its relationship with the contracted manufacturer connected with the inconsistencies.

No illnesses were confirmed in the announcement

When the notice was published, Revival reported no confirmed illnesses caused by the products. It was investigating nine complaints involving possible gastrointestinal and bone development issues. A complaint under investigation is not the same as a confirmed product related illness.

The FDA page is a company announcement posted as a public service. The agency states that it does not endorse the product or company. Owners should revisit the linked FDA notice for any later change to the products, dates or illness status.

Sources

On the sourcing: Product identifiers and instructions were checked against the FDA announcement on August 27, 2026. The Oregon Veterinary Medical Association also listed the recall and reproduced the company information.

How we reported this: Buddylio reviewed the named sources, checked the organizations and figures shown above, and added context for animal lovers. Any illustration is labeled and does not depict the actual animals or scene. Articles are editorial content, not veterinary advice.