According to the Detroit Free Press, Michigan is one of 15 states affected by a new recall of dog food.  The pet food company, Evanger’s is voluntarily recalling some of its dog food after a drug (pentobarbiral) used to anesthetize or put down pets was found in it. Pentobarbital can cause side effects in animals such as drowsiness, dizziness, excitement, loss of balance, nausea or even death.

The company has said that several dogs have been affected with the recalled dog food–five dogs got sick and one has unfortunately died.

Information You need to Know:

  • The 12-ounce cans were  manufactured June 6-13.
  • Cans being recailled have lot numbers that start with 1816E03HB, 1816E04HB, 1816E06HB, 1816E07HB and 1816E13HB and expire June 2020.
  • The second half of the barcode on the back of the label says 2019.
  • The ill and deceased dog ate from the 1816E06HB13 lot.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 847-537-0102, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Central weekdays.

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