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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Eastern Colorado Recycling dba Triple A Brand Meat Co.: Horse Chunk Recalled Due to Potential Barbiturate Contamination

Agency Publication Date: February 4, 2016
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Summary

Eastern Colorado Recycling, doing business as Triple A Brand Meat Co., is recalling 33 cases of frozen Horse Chunk meat due to the potential presence of barbiturates. The recall affects 25-pound cardboard boxes, each containing 5 individual frozen packages. These products were distributed to customers in Nevada, Minnesota, and Louisiana. Consumers who have purchased these products should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The product may be contaminated with barbiturates, which are sedative drugs. If consumed by animals, these substances can cause serious health issues, including drowsiness, loss of coordination, or more severe neurological symptoms.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer for 25-pound cardboard boxes of Eastern Colorado Recycling CO. Horse Chunk containing 5 frozen packages per case.
  2. Identify affected products by checking the lot number, which indicates the production date: OCT 22 2014, OCT 27 2014, or NOV 15 2014.
  3. Immediately stop using the product if it matches the description and production dates listed above.
  4. Return the affected product to the place of purchase to receive a full refund or for proper disposal instructions.
  5. Contact your veterinarian if your animal has consumed this product and shows signs of illness or unusual lethargy.
  6. For additional questions or information, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your region or the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Full refund at place of purchase

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

Affected Products

Product: Eastern Colorado Recycling CO. Horse Chunk (25 lb boxes)
Model:
V-292-2016
Date Ranges: OCT 22 2014, OCT 27 2014, NOV 15 2014

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 70646
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Eastern Colorado Recycling dba Triple A Brand Meat Co.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 33 cases
Distributed To: Nevada, Minnesota, Louisiana

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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