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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Bravo Packing, Inc: Raw Frozen Horsemeat Recalled for Potential Pentobarbital Contamination

Agency Publication Date: October 21, 2016
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Summary

Bravo Packing, Inc. is recalling approximately 11,600 pounds of raw frozen horsemeat because it may contain pentobarbital, a drug used for animal euthanasia. This pet food product was sold in 5-pound bags and was distributed to retailers and consumers in Florida, Louisiana, and Texas between November 2015 and January 29, 2016. Pets that consume food containing pentobarbital can experience serious health issues, and consumers should immediately return any remaining product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

Pentobarbital is a barbiturate used to euthanize animals; if ingested by pets, it can cause drowsiness, dizziness, loss of balance, nausea, or in high doses, coma and death.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer for 5-pound bags labeled as 'Horsemeat' from Bravo Packing, Inc. (Carneys Point, NJ) with the website bravopacking.com and phone number (888) Bravo40.
  2. Verify if you purchased this product between November 2015 and January 29, 2016, specifically in Louisiana, Florida, or Texas.
  3. Stop feeding this horsemeat to your pets immediately if it matches the description.
  4. Return the affected product to the store where you purchased it to receive a full refund.
  5. If your pet has consumed this product and shows signs of being tired, off-balance, or sick, contact your veterinarian immediately.
  6. For additional information, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine or the manufacturer, Bravo Packing, Inc., at (888) 272-8640.
  7. Contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your state for further assistance.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Full refund upon return

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

Affected Products

Product: Raw frozen horsemeat (5 lbs)
Model:
V-0012-2017
Date Ranges: November 2015 to January 29, 2016

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 73628
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Bravo Packing, Inc
Sold By: specialty retailers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 11,600 lbs
Distributed To: Louisiana, Florida, Texas

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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 · Raw API Response