Purina adds two lots to "Pro Plan Veterinary Diets El Elemental" dog food recall due to elevated levels of Vitamin D
The expansion follows an investigation prompted by Purina that uncovered new information about a production error from a U.S. supplier regarding this specific formula only and resulted in potentially elevated levels of vitamin D.
Vitamin D, while essential to a healthy diet, can cause health problems if ingested in too high an amount for too long.
RECALLED ITEMS:
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary - Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL)
Lots recalled March 10, 2023
UPC code: 38100 19190 – 8 lb Product code: 2213 1082 (NEW)
UPC code: 38100 19192 – 20 lb Product code: 2214 1082 (NEW)
Lots recalled Feb. 8, 2023
UPC code: 38100 19190 – 8 lb Product code: 2249 1082
UPC code:38100 19192 – 20 lb Product code:2250 1082
8 lb and 20 lb bags Product codes:
2276 1082
2277 1082
2290 1082
2360 1082
2361 1082
THE ABOVE CODES CAN BE FOUND ON THE BACK, BOTTOM, CENTER OF THE PRODUCT BAG, INSIDE THE PINK AND WHITE BOXES.
No other Purina pet care products are affected.
What’s Recalled?
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) 8lb and 20lb bags. This is a prescription-only product. No other Purina products are impacted by this voluntary recall.
What Caused the Recall?
The recall has come after Purina was contacted about two separate confirmed cases (to date) of dogs exhibiting signs of vitamin D toxicity. Each had been on the diet but recovered once taken off.
Company Statement
Purina stated that 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.
The affected dry dog food was distributed throughout the United States - by prescription only - through veterinary clinics, Purina Vet Direct, Purina for Professionals, and other select retailers with the ability to validate a prescription.
What to Do?
Purina recommends that pet parents immediately stop feeding the affected product to their dogs and discard any remaining food in a way that no wildlife or other animals can get to it.
It also recommends consulting your veterinarian if your dog has eaten the product and is showing symptoms such as weight loss, excessive drooling, vomiting, loss of appetite or increased thirst or urination.
Consumers are invited to reach out to Purina with any questions or for refunds. You may call 1-800-345-5678, Monday-Saturday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm ET or via email at www.purina.com/contact-us.
Reporting Pet Food Problems
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area. Find your area's coordinator here: www.fda.gov/safety/report-problem-fda/consumer-complaint-coordinators.
Or go to the FDA’s “Report a Pet Food Complaint” page here: www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/report-problem/how-report-pet-food-complaint.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form here: www.canada.ca/en/services/health/report-health-safety-concern.html.