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Pets & Animals/Pet Food

WellPet, LLC: Various Wellness Canned Cat Foods Recalled Due to Metal Fragments

Agency Publication Date: May 19, 2017
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Summary

WellPet, LLC is voluntarily recalling 482,937 units of several varieties of Wellness brand canned cat food because they may contain metal fragments. The recall affects seven different formulas of natural cat food sold in 12.5-ounce cans across the United States and Canada. These products were distributed to 26 accounts and can be identified by specific UPC codes and Best By dates ranging from August 3 to August 5, 2019.

Risk

The presence of metal fragments in the canned food poses a physical choking hazard and a risk of internal injury or lacerations to a cat's mouth, throat, or digestive system if swallowed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for Wellness brand canned cat food in 12.5 oz (354g) cans with the following UPC codes: 0 76344 08820 2, 0 76344 08822 6, 0 76344 08869 1, 0 76344 08819 6, 0 76344 08823 3, 0 76344 08821 9, or 0 76344 09122 6.
  2. Verify the 'Best By' dates printed on the packaging to see if they match: 08/03/2019, 08/04/2019, or 08/05/2019.
  3. Stop feeding the affected product to your pets immediately and ensure it is kept out of reach of animals and children.
  4. Return the affected canned food to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact WellPet, LLC directly for further instructions.
  5. If you believe your pet has consumed the recalled food or is showing signs of distress, contact your veterinarian immediately.
  6. For additional questions or information regarding this recall, contact the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

How to: Return the affected product to the store where it was purchased to receive a full refund.

Affected Products

Product: Wellness Chicken & Herring Formula, Natural Food for Cats (12.5 oz)
Model:
V-0135-2017
UPC Codes:
076344088202
Date Ranges: Best By: 08/04/2019
Product: Wellness Canned Chicken Formula, Natural Food for Cats (12.5 oz)
Model:
V-0136-2017
UPC Codes:
076344088226
Date Ranges: Best By: 08/03/2019, Best By: 08/04/2019
Product: Wellness Chicken & Lobster Formula, Natural Food for Cats (12.5 oz)
Model:
V-0137-2017
UPC Codes:
076344088691
Date Ranges: Best By: 08/04/2019
Product: Wellness Turkey & Salmon Formula, Natural Food for Cats (12.5 oz)
Model:
V-0138-2017
UPC Codes:
076344088196
Date Ranges: Best By: 08/05/2019
Product: Wellness Turkey Formula, Natural Food for Cats (12.5 oz)
Model:
V-0139-2017
UPC Codes:
076344088233
Date Ranges: Best By: 08/04/2019, Best By: 08/05/2019
Product: Wellness Beef & Chicken Formula, Natural Food for Cats (12.5 oz)
Model:
V-0140-2017
UPC Codes:
076344088219
Date Ranges: Best By: 08/05/2019
Product: Wellness Beef & Salmon Formula, Natural Food for Cats (12.5 oz)
Model:
V-0141-2017
UPC Codes:
076344091226
Date Ranges: Best By: 08/05/2019

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 76616
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: WellPet, LLC
Sold By: 26 accounts
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 7 products (68,991 cases (total for all products))
Distributed To: Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, Washington

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