Safety Report: Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental - recalled due to elevated Ingredient level, USA

United States

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is expanding its voluntary recall of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food 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 original announcement was made on February 8, 2023. No other Purina pet care products are affected.

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. A list of the additional impacted product is below. Bags of PPVD EL with the UPC Code and Production Code below should be immediately discarded.

Product: Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL)
UPC Code (*First 8 characters equal to): 38100 19190 – 8 lb / Production Code: 2213 1082 (NEW)
UPC Code (*First 8 characters equal to): 38100 19192 – 20 lb / Production Code: 2214 1082 (NEW)

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.

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. If signs such as weight loss, excessive drooling, vomiting, loss of appetite or increased thirst or urination have occurred in their dog while eating this diet, pet owners should contact their veterinarian.

Veterinary and other retail partners should remove and destroy the affected product from their inventory.

In case your pet experiences harm from these products, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.

Company name: Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Brand name: Purina
Product recalled: Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food
Reason of the recall: Potential Elevated Ingredient Level
FDA Recall date: March 10, 2023

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/nestle-purina-petcare-company-expands-voluntary-recall-purina-pro-plan-veterinary-diets-el-elemental