Recall history
We found 1 recall for Meow Mix brand lines since 2016, none in the last five years. Older and less related recalls count for less in our grades.
- 2021Serious. Meow Mix Original Choice dry cat food, 30 lb (two lots): possible Salmonella. Source
Who makes it and WSAVA nutrition standards
Meow Mix is made by J.M. Smucker pet foods (sold to Post Holdings in 2023). Here is how it answered the WSAVA questions, as reported by the Pet Nutrition Alliance:
- Employs a full-time nutritionist with a PhD in animal nutrition.
- Owns 50% of the plants that make its food and uses a contract manufacturer for the rest.
- Answered the survey and shared nutrient data on request.
- No in-house research program publishing in peer-reviewed journals that we could find.
Questions
Is Meow Mix a good brand?
We graded 2 Meow Mix products (dry cat foods, wet cat foods). The best is Original Choice at 77/100, grade B, ranked 10 of 15 dry cat foods. Classic Favorites Tenders in Sauce Variety Pack grades C (68). Grades compare each product with other best-sellers in the same category.
Has Meow Mix had a recall?
We found 1 recall for Meow Mix brand lines since 2016, none in the last five years. The most recent was in 2021: Meow Mix Original Choice dry cat food, 30 lb (two lots): possible Salmonella.
Who makes Meow Mix?
J.M. Smucker pet foods (sold to Post Holdings in 2023).
Does Meow Mix meet WSAVA guidelines?
WSAVA doesn't approve brands, but it lists questions owners should ask a pet food maker. J.M. Smucker pet foods (sold to Post Holdings in 2023) answered them and scores 14 of 25 on our nutrition standards check.
Prices, ratings and recalls checked October 2026. How we grade.