Lately, rumors of recalls have stirred anxiety regarding certain dog food varieties. Such recalls can be distressing for pet owners aiming to ensure their companions’ health. Consequently, there’s been growing apprehension surrounding Gravy Train dog food.
Pet food recalls play a vital role in protecting the well-being of our beloved pets from potentially harmful products. Moreover, they serve as a means of holding pet food manufacturers responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of their offerings. Let’s take a look at Gravy Train’s recall history.
Has Gravy Train recalled its dog food in 2024?
Thankfully, there have been no recalls for Gravy Train products in 2024, and the FDA hasn’t issued any alerts concerning this brand either. Additionally, there have been no reported cases of canine illnesses linked to the consumption of Gravy Train products. Thus, you can confidently feed this food to your pet.
Nonetheless, we stress the significance of staying updated on ongoing pet food recalls to avoid inadvertently feeding your dogs recalled products due to inadequate information. For accurate and up-to-date information, consider visiting the Food and Drug Administration website.
When was the last Gravy Train dog food recall?
J.M. Smucker Company commenced a voluntary recall of several wet dog food products, including Gravy Train, back in Feb. 2018. The reason behind this was the potential presence of low levels of pentobarbital, a euthanasia drug.
Here is a list of products that were part of the recall:
- Gravy Train with T-Bone Flavor Chunks, 13.2-ounce can, UPC 7910052541
- Gravy Train with Beef Strips, 13.2-ounce can, UPC 791052542
- Gravy Train with Lamb & Rice Chunks, 13.2-ounce can, UPC 7910052543
- Gravy Train with Chicken Chunks, 13.2-ounce can, UPC 7910034418
- Gravy Train with Beef Chunks, 13.2-ounce can, UPC 7910034417
- Gravy Train with Chicken Chunks, 22-ounce can, UPC 7910051645
- Gravy Train with Beef Chunks, 22-ounce can, UPC 7910051647
- Gravy Train Chunks in Gravy with Beef Chunks, 13.2-ounce can, UPC 7910034417
Experts, including veterinarians, animal nutrition specialists, and the FDA, confirmed that the extremely low levels of pentobarbital found in select shipments posed no threat to pet safety. However, the brand said that any presence of this substance is unacceptable and not up to their quality standards.
