Wellness Pet Company (Clearlake Capital)
Wellness
Headquarters: Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA • Founded: 1997
Clean / Verified Safe
Wellness Complete Health and Wellness CORE offer natural nutrition formulated without artificial ingredients or meat by-products. Wellness has maintained a clean record with zero FDA recalls over the past 7 years.
Total Recalls on Record
2
Last Action Date
March 2017
Species Covered
Dogs & Cats
Safety Verification
Regulatory Verified
Interactive “Check My Bag” Lot Code Inspector
Verify your specific kibble or canned Wellness lot number against official FDA dockets.
Recall Archive & Docket History (Wellness)
FDA-2011-WELLNESS-CANNED•Feb 28, 2011
Packaging Defect: Nutritional Imbalance
Official FDA Docket Finding: Sub-optimal thiamine levels identified through internal quality audits.
Recalled Lots & Product Details:
| Product Name | Packaging Size | Affected Lot Codes | Best-By Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellness Complete Health Canned Dog Food (12.5 oz cans) | Refer to docket packaging sizes | Best-By 02/2013 | 2011 |
Clinical Symptoms to Monitor:
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Lethargy
Consumer Return & Refund Protocol:
- Stop feeding the affected product immediately.
- Check packaging lot codes against official notices.
- Contact your veterinarian if your pet exhibits acute symptoms.
FDA-2011-WELLNESS-SUPER5•02/28/2011
Aflatoxin Mold: Mold / Toxin
Official FDA Docket Finding: Elevated moisture content during packaging leading to potential mold spores.
Recalled Lots & Product Details:
| Product Name | Packaging Size | Affected Lot Codes | Best-By Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellness Complete Health Super5Mix Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food (15 lb & 30 lb) | Refer to docket packaging sizes | Best By dates: 09 Jan 2012 through 14 Mar 2012 | 2011 |
Clinical Symptoms to Monitor:
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Lethargy
Consumer Return & Refund Protocol:
- Stop feeding the affected product immediately.
- Check packaging lot codes against official notices.
- Contact your veterinarian if your pet exhibits acute symptoms.
Veterinary Health & Triage Tools for Wellness Owners
Suspect a Problem or Illness from Wellness?
Pet owners can submit formal complaint reports directly to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Keep your packaging, lot code, and veterinary records intact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Wellness Recalls
Verified regulatory answers to common pet parent questions regarding manufacturing and safety.
Wellness has had 1 historical recall docket(s), with the most recent in March 2017.
Official FDA Public Safety Notice: PawTrusty is an independent consumer pet health directory that indexes public enforcement reports published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and state agricultural departments. PawTrusty is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Wellness or the FDA. If your pet exhibits acute symptoms of foodborne illness, contact a licensed veterinarian or emergency animal hospital immediately.