Dog food recalled over euthanasia drug concerns

February 16, 2018 – Orrville, OH – The J.M. Smucker Company has initiated a voluntary product withdrawal of specific shipments of Gravy Train®, Kibbles ‘N Bits®, Ol’ Roy®, and Skippy® canned/wet dog food because they do not meet its quality specifications due to the presence of low levels of the euthanasia drug pentobarbital.

The Company initiated a voluntary product withdrawal and has taken action to remove specific shipments that were impacted from its supply chain as well as provided actionable information to its consumers and retail partners. The Company has identified the root cause to be a single supplier and a single, minor ingredient, used at one manufacturing facility.

“We take this very seriously and are extremely disappointed that pentobarbital was introduced to our supply chain. We will continue to work closely with our suppliers and veterinarians to ensure the ingredients used in our products meet or exceed regulatory safety standards and our high-quality standards,” said Barry Dunaway, President, Pet Food and Pet Snacks. “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.”

No other products of The J.M. Smucker Company are affected by this withdrawal.

Impacted product includes:

Gravy Train 13.2 oz. with T-Bone Flavor Chunks  UPC 7910052541

Gravy Train 13.2 oz. with Beef Strips UPC 7910052542

Gravy Train 13.2 oz. with Lamb and Rice Chunks UPC 7910052543

Gravy Train 22 oz. with Chicken Chunks UPC 7910051645

Gravy Train 22 oz. with Beef Chunks UPC 7910051647

Gravy Train 13.2 oz. with Beef Chunks UPC 7910034417

Gravy Train 13.2 oz. with Chicken Chunks UPC 7910034418

Gravy Train 13.2 oz. Chunks in Gravy Stew UPC 7910051933

Gravy Train 13.2 oz. Chicken, Beef & Liver Medley UPC 7910051934

Gravy Train 13.2 oz. Chunks in Gravy with Beef Chunks UPC 7910034417

Kibbles ‘N Bits 13.2 oz. Burger Bacon Cheese and Turkey Bacon Vegetable Variety 12-Pack UPC 7910010377, 7910010378

Kibbles ‘N Bits 13.2 oz. Beef, Chicken, Vegetable, Meatball Pasta and Turkey Bacon Vegetable Variety Pack UPC 7910010382, 7910048367, 7910010378

Kibbles ‘N Bits 13.2 oz. Beef, Chicken, Vegetable, Burger Bacon Cheese and Beef Vegetable Variety Pack UPC 7910010380, 7910010377, 7910010375

Kibbles ‘N Bits 13.2 oz. Wet Variety Pack UPC 7910010375, 7910048367

Kibbles ‘N Bits 13.2 oz. Chef’s Choice Bistro Tender Cuts with Real Beef & Vegetable in Gravy UPC 7910010375

Kibbles ‘N Bits Chef’s Choice Bistro Tender Cuts with Real Turkey, Bacon & Vegetable in Gravy UPC 7910010378

Kibbles ‘N Bits Chef’s Choice Homestyle Tender Slices with Real Beef, Chicken & Vegetables in Gravy UPC 7910010380

Skippy 13.2 oz. Premium Select Cuts in Gravy with Beef & Bone Marrow UPC 7910071860

Skippy 13.2 oz. Premium Select Cuts with Burgers & Cheese Bits UPC 7910050243

Skippy 13.2 oz. Premium Chunks in Gravy with Smoky Turkey & Bacon UPC 7910050246

Skippy 13.2 oz. Premium Chunks in Gravy with Beef & Chicken UPC 7910050247

Skippy 13.2 oz. Premium Chunks in Gravy 3 in 1 Chicken, Beef & Liver UPC 7910050248

Skippy 13.2 oz. Premium Chunks in Gravy Chunky Stew UPC 7910050249

Skippy 13.2 oz. Premium Strips in Gravy with Chicken UPC 7910050244

Skippy 13.2 oz, Premium Chunks in Gravy with Beef UPC 7910050250

Skippy 13.2 oz. Premium Strips in Gravy with Beef UPC 7910050245

Ol’ Roy 13.2 oz Turkey Bacon Strips UPC 8113117570

Consumers who purchased the product referenced can call the Company at 800-828-9980, Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST, or email at http://www.bigheartpet.com/Contact/ContactUs.aspx with any questions, concerns, or for a refund or replacement product.

The withdrawal is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).