Retailers across the country, including Walmart, removed the products from their stores.Īlthough the levels of pentobarbital were not lethal, under federal law, it is not allowed at any level, and never on animals intended for food. (WATE) – Stores removed more than 31 varieties of dog food from their shelves after an investigation found the food contained the euthanasia drug pentobarbital.Īfter the investigation conducted by WJLA in Washington, DC made the discovery, Smucker’s, the company that owns most of the brands in question, announced a voluntary recall of products, including Gravy Train, Kibbles ‘N BIts, Skippy and Ol’ Roy lines of canned food. Oral exposure to pentobarbital can cause drowsiness, dizziness, excitement, loss of balance, nausea, nystagmus (eyes moving back and forth in a jerky manner), inability to stand, coma and death, according to the FDA.NASHVILLE, Tenn. Pentobarbital, a barbiturate, is used to euthanize animals and as a human sedative and anticonvulsant, as well as in human executions and physician-assisted suicides. “The decision was made to euthanize the fourth Pug.” “The one that didn’t survive was a 13- or 14-year-old Pug that had some health issues,” he said. The adulterated pet food didn’t technically kill the Pug, Evanger’s vice president Joel Sher told Petfood Industry. One Pug was euthanized after eating pentobarbital-tainted Evanger’s Hunk of Beef dog food, and four other dogs were sickened. Last February, pentobarbital-contaminated dog food was in the news. She stated that in October 2017, her Miniature Schnauzer became ill after eating Gravy Train and other Big Heart products. Effects of pentobarbital in dog foodĪ woman in Fenton, Missouri, USA believes that allegedly pentobarbital-contaminated Gravy Train dog food may have been responsible for her dog’s illness and death, reported KMOV. WJLA’s report led to a class action lawsuit against Big Heart Pet Brands filed in a United States District Court in California. Louis, Missouri, USA-based CBS affiliate. In Missouri, one woman believes Gravy Train may have contributed to her dog’s death, reported KMOV, a St. ABC-affiliate news station, WJLA, reported that a laboratory they contracted, Ellipse Analytics, found pentobarbital in Gravy Train dog food, a brand produced by J.M. Turkey Bacon Strips (UPC: 8113117570) Alleged pentobarbital in Gravy Train dog food led to lawsuitĪ Washington D.C. Premium Strips in Gravy with Beef (UPC: 7910050245) Premium Chunks in Gravy with Beef (UPC: 7910050250) Premium Strips in Gravy with Chicken (UPC: 7910050244)

Premium Chunks in Gravy Chunky Stew (UPC: 7910050249) Premium Chunks in Gravy 3 in 1 Chicken, Beef & Liver (UPC: 7910050248) Premium Chunks in Gravy with Beef & Chicken (UPC: 7910050247) Premium Chunks in Gravy with Smoky Turkey & Bacon (UPC: 7910050246) Premium Select Cuts with Burgers & Cheese Bits (UPC: 7910050243) Premium Select Cuts in Gravy with Beef & Bone Marrow (UPC: 7910071860) Chef’s Choice Homestyle Tender Slices with Real Beef, Chicken & Vegetables in Gravy (UPC: 7910010380) Chef’s Choice Bistro Tender Cuts with Real Turkey, Bacon & Vegetable in Gravy (UPC: 7910010378) Chef’s Choice Bistro Tender Cuts with Real Beef & Vegetable in Gravy (UPC: 7910010375) Beef, Chicken, Vegetable, Burger Bacon Cheese and Beef Vegetable Variety Pack (UPC: 7910010380 7910010377 7910010375) Beef, Chicken, Vegetable, Meatball Pasta and Turkey Bacon Vegetable Variety Pack (UPC: 7910010382 7910048367 7910010378) Burger Bacon Cheese and Turkey Bacon Vegetable Variety 12-Pack (UPC: 7910010377 7910010378) Chunks in Gravy with Beef Chunks (UPC: 7910034417) with Lamb and Rice Chunks (UPC: 7910052543) The FDA based this decision on a test by the firm confirming the presence of pentobarbital in the tallow ingredient used in the affected products. Smucker that the firm’s action to remove products from the marketplace is now considered a recall.

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