Nestlé Purina Voluntarily Recalls Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Dry Dog Food Over Elevated Vitamin D Levels

Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Dry Dog Food Recall Over Elevated Vitamin D Levels

Summary

• Company Announcement Date: Feb. 08, 2023
• Product Type: Animal & Veterinary, Food & Beverages
• Reason for Announcement: Potentially elevated Vitamin D
• Company Name: Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
• Brand Name: Purina
• Product Description: Veterinary Diets EL Elemental Dry Dog Food

Company Announcement

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company has voluntarily recalled select lots of its Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food. The recall follows the discovery of potentially elevated vitamin D concentrations in the product, which can cause toxicity symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst and urination, drooling, and in severe cases, kidney damage.

Two confirmed cases of vitamin D toxicity were reported by veterinary clinics after dogs consumed the affected diet. Both dogs recovered promptly after discontinuation of the food.

PPVD EL is distributed in the United States exclusively by prescription through veterinary clinics, Purina Vet Direct, Purina for Professionals, and other authorized retailers that can verify prescriptions.

Pet owners who have purchased any of the following product lots should immediately stop feeding the food and discard the bags in a sealed container to prevent accidental ingestion by other animals.

If your dog has shown signs such as weight loss, excessive drooling, vomiting, loss of appetite, or increased thirst/urination while eating this diet, please contact your veterinarian immediately.

All other Purina pet care products remain safe and are not affected by this recall.

Veterinary and retail partners are urged to remove the affected product from inventory and destroy it in accordance with safety guidelines.

We sincerely apologize for any concern or inconvenience this recall may cause. As pet experts and pet owners ourselves, the health and wellbeing of your animal companions is our highest priority.

Contact us Monday – Saturday, 8 am – 5 pm CST at 1‑800‑345‑5678 or email https://www.purina.com/contact-us for questions or refund assistance.

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