Concerns in viral TikTok videos and in a public Facebook group with tens of thousands of members allege Purina’s Pro Plan pet food has sickened hundreds of animals. The claims, first reported on the website eFoodAlert.com, range from dogs vomiting, having diarrhea and seizures — and in some cases dying — after pet owners say the dogs consumed food produced by Purina. Purina has now responded to the allegations. Here’s what we can VERIFY so far about the Purina dog food safety claims. On Jan. 5, 2024, Purina responded to safety concerns being raised in viral posts, calling the claims “online rumors.” “These false statements may be creating unnecessary stress for pet parents. There are no health or safety issues with any of our products, and they can continue to be fed with confidence,” the St. Louis-based company said in a statement posted to its website. Purina said the source of some claims were, "well-intentioned pet parents who are genuinely concerned and trying to be helpful, while others may be trying to create chaos and distrust of certain brands as an opportunity to sell their own products.” As of Jan. 15, the Facebook group called Saving Pets One Pet @ A Time had received more than 700 unsubstantiated reports of animals getting sick, and nearly 200 pets dying, supposedly after consuming Purina’s Pro Plan pet food, according to the website eFoodAlert.com. Purina said there is no evidence supporting the reports. MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/verify/purina-dog-food-safety-claims-viral-social-media-allegations/67-2cb27d65-7800-4ba2-9290-dbb0912eaa5a ►Subscribe: https://on.wtsp.com/youtube ►Website: https://www.wtsp.com/ ►Facebook: https://facebook.com/10TampaBay ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/10TampaBay