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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

AGAINST THE GRAIN: PULLED BEEF Pet Food Recalled for Barbiturate (Pentobarbital) Contamination

Agency Publication Date: July 18, 2017
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Summary

AGAINST THE GRAIN is recalling approximately 278 cases (3,336 cans) of Against the Grain PULLED BEEF with Gravy pet food because the product tested positive for pentobarbital. Pentobarbital is a barbiturate drug used for euthanizing animals, and its presence in pet food is strictly prohibited. The affected 12-oz cans were manufactured between December 2015 and January 2017 and were distributed to retailers in 18 states and British Columbia, Canada. Consumers should immediately stop feeding this specific product to their pets and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

Pentobarbital is a sedative and anesthetic drug that can cause serious illness or death in pets if ingested. Exposure to this barbiturate can lead to symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness, excitement, loss of balance, nausea, and in high doses, coma or death.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for 12-oz cans of 'Against the Grain PULLED BEEF with Gravy' (Slow Simmered, Grain Free).
  2. Identify affected products by looking at the UPC barcode and expiration dates: the second part of the UPC code will be 80001, and the expiration date will range from December 2019 through January 2021.
  3. Verify if the product was manufactured between December 1, 2015, and January 14, 2017, often associated with Lot 80001.
  4. Stop using the product immediately if it matches these details; do not feed it to your pets or allow other animals to access it.
  5. Return any affected cans to the retail store where they were purchased for a full refund.
  6. If your pet has consumed this product and is exhibiting symptoms such as unusual lethargy or loss of coordination, contact your veterinarian immediately.
  7. For additional questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Full refund at point of purchase.

How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Affected Products

Product: Against the Grain PULLED BEEF with Gravy (12-oz)
Model:
Recall #: V-0272-2017
UPC Codes:
80001
Lot Numbers:
80001
Date Ranges: December 2019 - January 2021 (Expiration Dates)

Product Images

Against the Grain Pulled Beef with Gravy Dinner for Dogs, 12 oz

Against the Grain Pulled Beef with Gravy Dinner for Dogs, 12 oz

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 76466
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: AGAINST THE GRAIN
Sold By: Retailers in 18 states; Retailers in British Columbia (Canada)
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 278 cases (12 cans per case)
Distributed To: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Washington, Wisconsin

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES · FDA Press Release (1) · FDA Press Release (2) · Raw API Response