Due to the extreme interest in recent reports of sick dogs and cats who were fed a Purina Pro Plan pet food, eFoodAlert has set up this page to provide links to our stories on this subject.
FDA releases report on Purina complaints investigation—July 31, 2024
FDA remains ‘mum’ on status of Purina complaints investigation—June 8, 2024
Pet food safety advocate petitions FDA to update public on current investigation into pet illnesses — April 19, 2024
FDA inspections uncover food safety issues at multiple Purina plants — April 4, 2024
Purina says, “no health or safety issues” — January 11, 2024
The Purina Affair: One dog’s story — January 6, 2024
Consumers allege Purina products behind pet illnesses/deaths — January 4, 2024
The Purina Affair: The Petropolist podcast — Watch on YouTube
Reporting a problem to the FDA
The FDA relies heavily on reports from pet owners and veterinarians to alert them to safety issues with pet foods. Especially useful are reports that include veterinary information and details on the suspect food (brand, variety, batch codes, et cetera).
Most of all, the FDA is looking for pet owners who still possess partial or unopened bags of the suspect food.
The following links will help you to make your report to the FDA. Just click anywhere on the blue to be taken directly to the appropriate FDA web page.
How to Report a Pet Food Complaint. Read this web page before beginning to file your complaint. It provides a list of the information you should try to have at hand before you begin to file. If you are missing some information, do not despair. Even partial information will be helpful.
Consumer Complaint Coordinators. This FDA page supplies the telephone number for the agency’s Consumer Complaint Coordinator in each state. Use this approach if you wish to make your complaint by telephone. If you do not reach a live voice, please leave a detailed message so that the coordinator can return your call.
Safety Reporting Portal. Use this FDA page if you prefer to file your report on-line with the agency. Begin by clicking on the button “Report as Guest” and continue by answering each question as it is presented to you.
“A complete and compelling account of the hidden and not-so-hidden ways the food we give our beloved pets can be contaminated.” – JoNel Aleccia, Health Reporter, Food & Nutrition, The Associated Press.
“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News
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