Recall history
We found 1 recall for Purina Beneful brand lines since 2016, none in the last five years. Older and less related recalls count for less in our grades.
- 2016Serious. Beneful Medleys wet dog food tubs: inadequate vitamins and minerals. Source
Who makes it and WSAVA nutrition standards
Purina Beneful is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare. Here is how it answered the WSAVA questions, as reported by the Pet Nutrition Alliance:
- Employs a full-time board-certified veterinary nutritionist (DACVIM Nutrition or ECVCN), plus PhD and MS nutritionists.
- Owns 100% of the plants that make its food.
- Answered the survey and shared nutrient data on request.
- Purina Institute and Purina research centres publish in peer-reviewed journals.
Questions
Is Purina Beneful a good brand?
We graded 2 Purina Beneful products (dry dog foods, wet dog foods). The best is Originals with Farm-Raised Beef at 84/100, grade B, ranked 5 of 15 dry dog foods. IncrediBites Small Breed Variety Pack grades B (78). Grades compare each product with other best-sellers in the same category.
Has Purina Beneful had a recall?
We found 1 recall for Purina Beneful brand lines since 2016, none in the last five years. The most recent was in 2016: Beneful Medleys wet dog food tubs: inadequate vitamins and minerals.
Who makes Purina Beneful?
Nestlé Purina PetCare.
Does Purina Beneful meet WSAVA guidelines?
WSAVA doesn't approve brands, but it lists questions owners should ask a pet food maker. Nestlé Purina PetCare answered them and scores 25 of 25 on our nutrition standards check.
Prices, ratings and recalls checked October 2026. How we grade.