FDA Pet Food Recall ·
Evanger's Hunk of Beef — pentobarbital contamination
Class Idogs
Evanger's Dog & Cat Food Company recalled Hunk of Beef canned dog food after pentobarbital — a euthanasia drug — was detected in product following a reported dog death. FDA investigation found the contaminated beef came from a supplier that had processed euthanised animals. Evanger's temporarily lost its Midwest kosher certification.
Impact (per FDA)
At least one confirmed dog death; multiple additional dogs ill per FDA investigation.
At a glance
- Announcement date
- February 3, 2017
- Cause
- Pentobarbital contamination
- FDA classification
- Class I
- Pet type(s)
- dog
Brands affected
Affected products
- Evanger's Hunk of Beef Au Jus (12-ounce cans)
FDA enforcement report
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