Nestlé Purina PetCare
Beneful
Headquarters: St. Louis, Missouri, USA • Founded: 2001
Clean / Verified Safe
Beneful is famous for its colorful, meaty kibble blending real meats and vegetable inclusions. Beneful holds a spotless safety record with zero FDA recalls over the past 8 years.
Total Recalls on Record
1
Last Action Date
March 2016
Species Covered
dogs Only
Safety Verification
Regulatory Verified
Interactive “Check My Bag” Lot Code Inspector
Verify your specific kibble or canned Beneful lot number against official FDA dockets.
Recall Archive & Docket History (Beneful)
FDA-2016-BENEFUL-PRO-PLAN•Mar 09, 2016
Packaging Defect: Nutritional Imbalance
Official FDA Docket Finding: Internal testing revealed vitamins and minerals did not match label guarantees.
Recalled Lots & Product Details:
| Product Name | Packaging Size | Affected Lot Codes | Best-By Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beneful Prepared Meals, Beneful Chopped Blends, and Pro Plan Savory Meals (10 oz tubs) | Refer to docket packaging sizes | Tub production runs Jan-Feb 2016 | 2016 |
Clinical Symptoms to Monitor:
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Lethargy
Consumer Return & Refund Protocol:
- Stop feeding the affected product immediately.
- Check packaging lot codes against official notices.
- Contact your veterinarian if your pet exhibits acute symptoms.
Veterinary Health & Triage Tools for Beneful Owners
Suspect a Problem or Illness from Beneful?
Pet owners can submit formal complaint reports directly to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Keep your packaging, lot code, and veterinary records intact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Beneful Recalls
Verified regulatory answers to common pet parent questions regarding manufacturing and safety.
Beneful has had 1 historical recall docket(s), with the most recent in March 2016.
Official FDA Public Safety Notice: PawTrusty is an independent consumer pet health directory that indexes public enforcement reports published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and state agricultural departments. PawTrusty is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Beneful or the FDA. If your pet exhibits acute symptoms of foodborne illness, contact a licensed veterinarian or emergency animal hospital immediately.