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JBS knowingly distributed products containing euthanasia drug

By Phyllis Entis on May 1, 2019

JBS Souderton Inc. continued to distribute pentobarbital-adulterated products to customers even after receiving formal notification of pentobarbital contamination, according to a warning letter issued on April 23 by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Pentobarbital continues to ‘dog’ pet food industry; beef tallow blamed

By Phyllis Entis on November 29, 2018

On May 8 Champion Petfoods USA Inc. was informed that three shipments of beef tallow delivered by their supplier were contaminated with pentobarbital, a tranquilizer often used to euthanize sick or fatally injured animals.

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FDA investigates Smucker-owned Big Heart over pentobarbital

By Phyllis Entis on July 16, 2018

An investigation into pentobarbital adulteration in canned, wet pet food manufactured by Big Heart Pet Brands Inc. remains “open and ongoing” according to a spokesperson for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Consumers’ cases against Gravy Train maker consolidated

By Phyllis Entis on May 8, 2018

A class action lawsuit was filed May 1 in Northern California against Big Heart Pet Brands Inc. on behalf of consumers and businesses who bought pentobarbital-contaminated dog food manufactured by the company.

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Smucker confirms euthanasia drug in popular dog food brands

By Phyllis Entis on March 4, 2018
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The FDA has posted notice of a voluntary recall by The J.M. Smucker Company Inc. of canned dog food after the company confirmed pentobarbital in tallow used to…
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