Nestlé Purina has expanded it voluntary recall of some of its specialty dog food for pets with food sensitivities in the U.S. because health officials say it can make pets sick.
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental dry dog food is being recalled again due to a supplier error resulting in potentially elevated levels of vitamin D in two additional product lots, which precede the production dates of the previously recalled lots, the FDA is reporting.
The original announcement was made on Feb. 8, 2023.
No other Purina pet care products are affected.
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The expansion comes following an investigation prompted by Purina that uncovered new information about a production error from a U.S. supplier that was made only to this specific formula and resulted in potentially elevated levels of vitamin D.
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for dogs; however, ingestion of elevated levels can lead to health issues depending on the level of vitamin D and the length of exposure. Vitamin D toxicity may include vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, and excessive drooling to renal (kidney) dysfunction.
What Purina dog food was recalled?
Eight-pound and 20-pound bags of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental dog food with the following UPC and production codes should be immediately discarded, according to the company:
- UPC Codes: 38100 19190 (8-lb. bag), 38100 19192 (20-lb. bag)
- Production codes (first 8 characters): 2213 1082 (new); 2214 1082 (new); 2249 1082; 2250 1082; 2276 1082; 2277 1082; 2290 1082; 2360 1082; 2361 and 1082
Pet owners who purchased bags of the product listed above are asked to immediately stop feeding and throw it away in a container where no other animals, including wildlife, can get to it.
Side effects
Side effects of the affected food include weight loss, excessive drooling, vomiting, loss of appetite or increased thirst or urination. If any of those symptoms have occurred in their dog while eating this product, owners should contact a veterinarian.
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What should owners do with recalled Purina products?
Veterinary and other retail partners should “remove and destroy the affected product from their inventory,” the report reads.
For more information about getting a refund, Purina advises to contact the company at 1-800-345-5678 or via email.
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