Not at all! While the nuggets are slightly larger and puffier, the core ingredients remain the same. 

We’re always looking for ways to make our recipes even better for cats. Removing lentils and sweet potatoes simplifies digestion, and eliminating spices ensures a more feline-friendly flavor profile. 

Yes, but not immediately. We’re rolling out updated packaging soon. In the meantime, the most accurate ingredient list is always available on our website.

Nope! These improvements are part of our commitment to making real, whole food even better—without increasing costs.

Yes! In fact, the larger, puffier texture makes them absorb water more efficiently for a soft, palatable bite.

No, the overall nutritional profile remains consistent. While we’ve made slight ingredient tweaks, the GA values will stay the same, ensuring your cat gets the same balanced nutrition in every bite.

No, the updated recipes are replacing the previous ones, so all new orders will include the improved formulas.

Yes, the calorie content remains consistent with the previous versions. You can continue feeding the same portion sizes.

Since packaging updates are rolling out soon, the best way to check is by looking at the nuggets themselves. The new formula has slightly larger, puffier nuggets. You can also check the product page for the most current ingredient list.

We understand concerns about avian influenza H5N1 and the safety of pet foods.
Here’s how we ensure our products are safe for your pets:

All Simple Food Project cat recipes undergo a pasteurization step at the end of the freeze-drying process. This step involves heating ultradry meat or organs to 165°F for at least 15 seconds, achieving a 5-6 log reduction of pathogens like salmonella, E. coli, and kills viruses such as avian influenza H5N1.

Is Pasteurization Effective?
Yes. The pasteurization process is considered sufficient to inactivate any virus in the meat, including highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 ensuring the safety of our products.

Do You Conduct Safety Testing?
Absolutely. We use third-party testing to validate the effectiveness of our pasteurization process and verify that every batch meets rigorous safety standards.

Should I Be Concerned About Feeding Freeze-Dried Products?
Not ours. Our freeze-drying and pasteurization protocols ensure that our products are safe, nutritious, and free from harmful pathogens.

And What About Sourcing?
We source all our meats from USDA-approved and inspected plants. Each supplier attests that all raw meat purchased for The Simple Food Project and Medicus Veterinary Diets is verified free from HPAI H5N1 and sourced from healthy herds or flocks. This verification is a key requirement in our Approved Vendor selection process, ensuring the highest quality and safety standards.