Purina has responded to recent online rumors that its food products are dangerous for pets.
In recent weeks, people have been saying on TikTok and Facebook that Purina's Pro Plan food is causing illnesses in animals, primarily dogs.
Purina said it reviewed all claims and its own testing and found “no data or trends to suggest a problem.” Rest assured that we are continuing to monitor this situation and will act immediately if a real issue arises to ensure consumers have the information they need. ”
The Facebook group Saving Pets One Pet @ A Time has more than 81,000 members. Pet owners have shared stories of their pets developing diarrhea, vomiting, and even death after eating Purina Pro Her Plan. Some members reported filing complaints with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and boycotting Purina.
“There are no health or safety issues with our products and you can continue to give them with confidence,” Purina said in a statement.
“If you have any concerns about your pet's health, please contact your veterinarian. Also, if you read something online that concerns you, or if you have questions about pet food, please feel free to contact us. Please contact our team.
“At Purina, our customers' pets are our top priority, and that's reflected in the quality, safety, and nutritional care that goes into each and every one of our products. We feed more than 100 million dogs and cats each year, and feed more than 130 As a company that has been in business year-round, we take no risks when it comes to your pet's health.
“…the health and safety of you and our own pets will never be compromised.”
Purina said the online information is being disseminated by “people who market and/or sell products that compete with Purina,” some of whom promote products and brands that are not the active targets of this rumor. He said that he works as a paid social media influencer for the purpose. We encourage you to investigate the sources of these posts. ”
Purina said it has a “comprehensive quality and safety program in place designed to detect potential problems long before products reach pet owners.”
“Each of our pet food plants has an in-house quality assurance lab staffed by scientists. We test our entire network of plants every day, from incoming raw material testing, throughout the manufacturing process, to the final product. We have conducted over 100,000 quality checks.
“The safety and quality of our products is our top priority because millions of pets, including ours, eat Purina foods every day.”
In February 2023, Nestlé Purina Petcare Company voluntarily recalled some prescription dog foods that may contain too much vitamin D. The recall comes after two dogs became ill.
“This issue was addressed quickly and without hesitation,” Purina said. “As a company that feeds more than 100 million dogs and cats each year, we take no risks when it comes to the health of our pets.”
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