Nestlé Purina PetCare Company Expands Recall of Dry Dog Food Due to Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company has issued a voluntary recall of their product ‘Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL)’ prescription dry dog food due to elevated levels of Vitamin D. The company is expanding the recall to include two additional product lots as of March 10, 2023. These lots precede the production dates of the originally recalled lots that were identified in February 2023.
The expanded voluntary recall was prompted by Purina’s investigation, which revealed a production error from a U.S. supplier that was made specifically to PPVD EL and resulted in potentially elevated levels of Vitamin D. Although Vitamin D is essential for dogs, excessive ingestion of it could lead to health complications, including vomiting, excessive drooling, weight loss, and loss of appetite, as stated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In extreme cases, an overdose of Vitamin D could result in kidney failure or death.
According to Purina’s latest announcement, the affected dry dog food was distributed throughout the United States but only “through veterinary clinics, Purina Vet Direct, Purina for Professionals, and other select retailers with the ability to validate a prescription.” If you have purchased bags of PPVD EL with the UPC and Production Codes listed below, please discard them immediately:
Product | UPC Code | Production Code (*First 8 characters equal to)
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) 8 lb and 20 lb bags | 38100 19190 – 8 lb | 2213 1082 (NEW)
| 38100 19192 – 20 lb | 2214 1082 (NEW)
Furthermore, if you missed the original recall, you also need to discard your bags of PPVD EL if they have the following UPC and Production codes:
Product | UPC Code | Production Code (*First 8 characters equal to)
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) 8 lb and 20 lb bags | 38100 19190 – 8 lb; 38100 19192 – 20 lb |
2249 1082, 2250 1082, 2276 1082, 2277 1082, 2290 1082, 2360 1082, 2361 1082
Dog owners who have purchased bags listed above are asked to immediately stop feeding it to their dogs. They should also throw away the bags in a container where no animals can get to them.
If you want to double-check whether your PPVD EL is affected, please visit Purina’s official website or click here.
Furthermore, if you have any concerns or questions regarding the recall, feel free to contact Purina’s team directly Monday to Saturday, 8 AM – 5 PM CST, at 1-800-345-5678 or via email at https://www.purina.com/contact-us. The team would gladly assist you in getting a refund or resolving any queries you might have.
In conclusion, dog owners are urged to be vigilant and check whether they have purchased PPVD EL bags with the specified UPC and Production Codes to avoid exposing their canine friends to any potential health hazards.
As pet parents, it’s our responsibility to ensure that our dogs only consume safe and healthy food, and taking action during product recalls is crucial in fulfilling that responsibility. By following the manufacturer’s recommendations and taking the necessary steps to keep our dogs healthy, we are doing our part in ensuring their well-being.
