Purina Dog Food Recall & Safety Review
Manufacturer: Nestlé Purina PetCare Company · Also known as: Purina Pro Plan, Nestle Purina
Recall Record
1 recall on record · most recent 2023 · all resolved
Purina's mainstream retail lines have a clean recent record. In 2023, the company recalled a narrow, prescription-only product — Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental — after two dogs developed vitamin D toxicity (both recovered). No other Purina products were affected.
Recall History (1)
- medium severityResolved
Supplier error resulted in potentially elevated levels of vitamin D; expanded March 10, 2023 to cover 2 additional lots
Affected products: Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL), 8lb and 20lb bags
Source: FDA CVMView source
Controversial Ingredients (1)
- Menadione sodium bisulfite (Vitamin K3)low concern
Some vitamin K3 forms have been flagged in older toxicology literature as potentially irritating in very high doses; used widely across the industry within AAFCO-permitted levels
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