Tests run by CBS 12 confirmed that there was pentobarbital in both Evanger’s and Gravy Train, which is produced by Big Heart Pet Foods and owned by J.M. Smucker’s. The company also makes Meow Mix, Milk-Bone, Kibbles’nBits, 9 Lives, Natural Balance, Pup-Peroni, Gravy Train, Nature’s Recipe, Canine Carry Outs, Milo’s Kitchen, Alley Cat, Jerky Treats, Meaty Bone, Pounce, and Snausages.
“Pets that eat pet food containing pentobarbital can experience drowsiness, dizziness, excitement, loss of balance, nausea, nystagmus (eyes moving back and forth in a jerky manner) and inability to stand. Consuming high levels of pentobarbital can cause coma and death,”
Read a February 16 statement from the FDA.
.M. Smucker Company has since recalled shipments of Gravy Train, Kibbles ‘N Bits, Ol’ Roy and Skippy canned dog.
“The Company has identified the root cause to be a single supplier and a single, minor ingredient, used at one manufacturing facility,” the company said in a statement. “Above all, we are a company that loves pets and understand the responsibility we have in providing high-quality food for the pets our consumers love.”
More information about the recall, HERE
From: goodfullness
