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Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Wellpet Llc: Wellness Canned Cat Food Recalled for Low Thiamine (Vitamin B1) Levels

Agency Publication Date: August 10, 2011
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Summary

Wellpet Llc is recalling approximately 21,606,827 cans of various Wellness brand canned cat foods, including formulas such as Turkey & Salmon, Chicken, and Beef & Chicken in 3 oz., 5.5 oz., and 12.5 oz. sizes. The recall was initiated because the products were found to be subpotent for Thiamine (Vitamin B1), which is an essential nutrient for cats. The affected products were distributed nationwide and internationally to Hong Kong and Singapore between approximately February 2011 and July 2012. Owners should return any remaining cans to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

Cats fed a diet deficient in Thiamine can develop serious health issues, including neurological symptoms such as decreased appetite, salivation, head tilting, and in advanced cases, seizures or loss of motor control. Without adequate Vitamin B1, a cat's metabolism cannot function correctly, which can be fatal if the deficiency is not corrected.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your product by checking the label for 'Wellness Canned Cat Food' and the specific recipe, such as Turkey & Salmon, Beef & Chicken, Chicken, Turkey, Sardine/Shrimp/Crab, Chicken & Lobster, Salmon & Trout, Beef & Salmon, CORE Chicken/Turkey/Liver, CORE Salmon/Whitefish/Herring, Kitten, or Chicken & Herring.
  2. Match the Recall Number to your product if possible: V-379-2011 through V-390-2011 correspond to the specific formulas listed in this recall.
  3. Check the can size; affected cans include 3.0 oz, 5.5 oz, and 12.5 oz varieties depending on the specific flavor.
  4. Stop feeding any affected products to your cat immediately to prevent the development of a Thiamine deficiency.
  5. Return the affected canned cat food to the retail store where it was purchased for a full refund.
  6. If your cat has been consuming these products and shows signs of decreased appetite, salivation, or neurological issues like falling or head tilting, contact your veterinarian immediately.
  7. For further information or questions regarding this recall, contact Wellpet Llc directly at their headquarters at 200 Ames Pond Dr, Tewksbury, MA or call the FDA's consumer complaint coordinator.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund at the place of purchase.

How to: Return the affected product to the store where it was bought for a full refund.

Affected Products

Product: Wellness Canned Cat Food Turkey & Salmon Formula (3.0 oz., 5.5 oz., 12.5 oz)
Model:
V-379-2011
Product: Wellness Canned Cat Food Beef & Chicken Formula (3 oz., 5.5 oz., 12.5 oz.)
Model:
V-380-2011
Product: Wellness Canned Cat Food Chicken Formula (3 oz., 5.5 oz., 12.5 oz.)
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V-381-2011
Product: Wellness Canned Cat Food Turkey Formula (3 oz., 5.5 oz., 12.5 oz.)
Model:
V-382-2011
Product: Wellness Canned Cat Food Sardine/Shrimp/Crab Formula (3 oz., 5.5 oz., 12.5 oz.)
Model:
V-383-2011
Product: Wellness Canned Cat Food Chicken & Lobster Formula (3 oz., 5.5 oz., 12.5 oz.)
Model:
V-384-2011
Product: Wellness Canned Cat Food Salmon & Trout Formula (3 oz, 5.5. oz , 12.5 oz)
Model:
V-385-2011
Product: Wellness Canned Cat Food Beef & Salmon Formula (3 oz, 5.5. oz , 12.5 oz)
Model:
V-386-2011
Product: Wellness Canned Cat Food CORE Chicken, Turkey & Chicken Liver (5.5 oz)
Model:
V-387-2011
Product: Wellness Canned Cat Food CORE Salmon, Whitefish & Herring (5.5 oz)
Model:
V-388-2011
Product: Wellness Canned Cat Food Kitten Formula (3 oz)
Model:
V-389-2011
Product: Wellness Canned Cat Food Chicken & Herring Formula (3 oz, 5.5 oz, 12.5 oz)
Model:
V-390-2011

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 58040
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Wellpet Llc
Sold By: Pet specialty retailers; Authorized distributors
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 12 products (2,219,755 cans; 1,378,312 cans; 3,073,053 cans; 2,899,631 cans; 622,446 cans; 811,932 cans; 763,908 cans; 539,724 cans; 6,342,030 cans; 155,088 cans; 992,814 cans; 1,808,134 cans)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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