Alert: Nestlé Purina Petcare Company Expands Voluntary Recall of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary

Nestlé Purina Petcare Company Expands Voluntary Recall of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets El Elemental Dry Dog Food in the U.S. Due to Potentially Elevated Vitamin D

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 announcementExternal Link Disclaimer was made on February 8, 2023. No other Purina pet care products are affected.

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.

The product reported to the FDA was affected only to the Pro plan veterinary diet. The other products of Nestle Purina have not been affected as reported by the company announcement. The company further says that the product in question is not to be used by owners of pets and should be carefully discarded away from all animals.

The announcement by the company further states that the Veterinary and other retail partners should remove and destroy the affected product from their inventory. This product was sold through prescription in the USA.