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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Purina Pro Plan EL Elemental Dog Food Recalled for Excess Vitamin D

Agency Publication Date: September 30, 2024
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Summary

Nestle Purina PetCare Co is recalling approximately 3,996 bags of its Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental prescription dry dog food because the product may contain elevated levels of vitamin D. The recall affects 8lb and 20lb bags sold through veterinary clinics and distributors. High vitamin D levels can cause serious health issues in dogs, including kidney failure, though no injuries have been reported to date.

Risk

Excessive vitamin D intake in dogs can lead to vitamin D toxicity, causing symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, and frequent urination. If left untreated, it can cause severe health complications including kidney failure and death.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your dog food bags for Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental with UPC codes 38100 19190 (8lb bag) or 3810019192 (20lb bag).
  2. Verify if your product matches lot codes 2213 1082 or 2214 1082, both with a 'Best Before' date of AUG 2023.
  3. If you have animal health concerns, contact your veterinarian. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: If you have animal health concerns, contact your veterinarian. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental prescription dry dog food (8lb)by Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets
Variants: 8lb bag
UPC Codes:
3810019190
Lot Numbers:
2213 1082 (Best Before AUG 2023)
2214 1082 (Best Before AUG 2023)

Quantity: 1,280 bags

Product: Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental prescription dry dog food (20lb)by Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets
Variants: 20lb bag
UPC Codes:
3810019192
Lot Numbers:
2213 1082 (Best Before AUG 2023)
2214 1082 (Best Before AUG 2023)

Quantity: 3,996 bags

Product Images

Product image, front label, Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental Dry Dog Food

Product image, front label, Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental Dry Dog Food

Product image, back label showing Production Codes and UPC, Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental Dry Dog Food

Product image, back label showing Production Codes and UPC, Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental Dry Dog Food

Front Label, Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets, EL Elemental

Front Label, Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets, EL Elemental

Back Label, Impacted Production Codes and UPC Codes

Back Label, Impacted Production Codes and UPC Codes

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 91881
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Nestle Purina PetCare Co
Sold By: Distributors; Veterinary Clinics
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3,996 - 20lb bags; 1,280 - 8lb bags
Distributed To: Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Texas

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES · FDA Press Release (1) · FDA Press Release (2) · Raw API Response