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Company HQ
Parent company
Carnivore Meat CompanySourcing and Manufacturing
Type of food
Cat Freeze Dried Food, Dog Food Toppings Fd Dh, Dog Freeze Dried FoodPros
- High protein content
- Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
- Affordable
Cons
- The brand has been previously recalled
Brand Overview
Vital Essentials is a family-owned company based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The product line features raw food and treats for dogs and cats. In addition, Vital Essentials offers hemp chews for dogs and a range of supplements for dogs and cats.
How Much Does Vital Essentials Cat food Cost
We’ve compared Vital Essentials cat food to the other 202 cat foods in our database.
Brand Price | Market Price Avg | +- From the Avg | |
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Cat Freeze Dried Food | $2.33/oz | $2.66/oz | -$0.33/oz |
Vital Essentials cat food is priced below the average market price for cat food.
Vital Essentials Nutrient Profile comparison
We’ve compared Vital Essentials cat food to the other 202 cat foods in our database.
Protein | Market Protein Avg | +- From the Avg | |
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Cat Freeze Dried Food | 53.19% | 49.3% | +3.89% |
All of Vital Essentials cat food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Vital Essentials since 2009. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Vital Essentials - Pet Foods (07/08/2015)
Date: | 07/08/2015 |
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Company Name: | Carnivore Meat Company, LLC |
Product Description: | Pet Foods |
Recall Reason: | Listeria monocytogenes |
Vital Essentials - Frozen Chicken Patties Entree for Dogs (01/15/2016)
Date: | 01/15/2016 |
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Company Name: | Carnivore Meat Company, LLC |
Product Description: | Frozen Chicken Patties Entree for Dogs |
Recall Reason: | Potential for salmonella |
Vital Essentials - Freeze-dried beef nibblets for dogs (02/26/2018)
Date: | 02/26/2018 |
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Company Name: | Carnivore Meat Company |
Product Description: | Freeze-dried beef nibblets for dogs |
Recall Reason: | Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella |
Vital Essentials® - Dog/pet food Freeze-Dried Beef Toppers and Frozen Beef Chub (04/17/2018)
Date: | 04/17/2018 |
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Company Name: | Carnivore Meat Company |
Product Description: | Dog/pet food Freeze-Dried Beef Toppers and Frozen Beef Chub |
Recall Reason: | Salmonella |
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FAQ
Who owns Vital Essentials cat food?
Vital Essentials is owned by Carnivore Meat Company.
Where is Vital Essentials cat food made?
Vital Essentials is manufactured in the United States .
Is Vital Essentials AAFCO approved?
Yes, all of Vital Essentials recipes are AAFCO approved.
Has Vital Essentials cat food been recalled?
Vital Essentials has been recalled 4 times in the years 2015, 2016, and 2018.