Recall alert: Purina recalling brand of dog food over excess vitamin D concerns

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is recalling select lots of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental prescription dry dog food because of potentially high levels of vitamin D.

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The voluntary recall comes after the company was notified about two cases of a dog exhibiting signs of vitamin D toxicity after consuming eating the food. The dogs recovered after they stopped eating the food.

Vitamin D toxicity may include vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, and excessive drooling, according to Purina.

The dry dog food being recalled was distributed by prescription only through veterinary clinics, Purina Vet Direct, Purina for Professionals, and other select retailers.

These bags of food with the UPC Code and Production Code below should be thrown out immediately:

What is recalled:

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) in 8-pound and 20-pound bags

UPC Codes:

• 38100 19190 – 8 lb
• 38100 19192 – 20 lb

Production Codes:

• 2249 1082
• 2250 1082
• 2276 1082
• 2277 1082
• 2290 1082
• 2360 1082
• 2361 1082

Purina is telling those who purchased the food to stop using it immediately and dispose of it where no other animal, including wildlife, can get to it.

If your dog is showing symptoms of vitamin D toxicity -- weight loss, excessive drooling, vomiting, loss of appetite or increased thirst or urination – contact your veterinarian.

No other Purina pet care products are affected.

You can contact Purina with questions or need help in getting a refund Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. CST at 1-800-345-5678; or via email at https://www.purina.com/contact- us

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