Dog Food Survey Results - Survey #1, Qualitative Analyses for Pentobarbital Residue
Dry dog food samples purchased in Laurel, MD, area, March - June 1998
KEY
Yes = confirmed for presence of pentobarbital
No = failed to confirm for presence of pentobarbital
No result = analyses failed quality assurance requirements
Rendered ingredients:
AD = animal digest
AF = animal fat
BBM = beef and bone meal
BT = beef tallow
MBM = meat and bone meal
NOTES
3-4 ppb = Estimated limit for confirming pentobarbital with highest confidence
ppb = parts-per-billion pentobarbital, by weight (nanograms per gram)
n = not given or not legible
| Rendered ingredients (position in ingredient list) |
Confirmed for the presence of pentobarbital? | Brand Name | Formulation Name | Lot Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef Meal(1) | yes | Nutro | Premium | 10:19 2AR7JJ |
| Beef Meal(1) | yes | Nutro | Premium | 00:512BA7256259101069704 |
| MBM(2) AF(6) AD(7) | yes | Ol'Roy | Krunchy Bites & Bones | V033 |
| MBM(2) AF(5) AD(8) | yes | Ol'Roy | Premium Formula with Chicken Protein and Rice | V093 |
| MBM(2) AF(5) AD(8) | yes | Ol'Roy | Premium Formula with Chicken Protein and Rice | V071 |
| MBM(2) AF(6) AD(9) | yes | Ol'Roy | High Performance with Chicken Protein and Rice | V073 |
| MBM(2) AF(6) AD(9) | no result | Ol'Roy | High Performance with Chicken Protein and Rice | V073 |
| MBM(2) AF(6) AD(7) | yes | Ol'Roy | Krunchy Bites & Bones | V153 |
| MBM(2) AF(5) | yes | Trailblazer | Chunk Premium Quality | 029813:30A/2 |
| MBM(2) AF(5) | yes | Trailblazer | Chunk Premium Quality | td>A5981315A/R (?) |
| MBM(2) AF(5) | yes | Trailblazer | Bite Size Ration | A5889911AA/1 |
| MBM(2) AF(5) | yes | Trailblazer | Bite Size Ration | 030800113A/2 |
| MBM(2) AF(4) | no | Pedigree | Mealtime | 814EL0011E |
| MBM(2) AF(4) | no | Pedigree | Mealtime | 816GL154D |
| MBM(2) AF(6) | no | Pedigree | Meaty Chunks with Rice and Vegetables | 811FL0027E |
| MBM(2) AF(6) | no | Pedigree | Meaty Chunks with Rice and Vegetables | 811FL2211E |
| MBM(2) AF(3) | yes | Dad's | Bite Size Meal | 17:42 |
| MBM(2) AF(3) | yes | Dad's | Bite Size Meal | 7:12 |
| MBM(2) AF(6) | yes | Weis Value | Chunky and Moist | Feb 0599x |
| MBM(2) AF(6) | yes | Weis Value | Puppy Food | 99N132 |
| BBM(2) AF(5) | no | Friskies | Come'n Get It | 8104LP-61156 |
| BBM(2) AF(6) | no | Friskies | Alpo | 8015LP 60501 |
| BBM(2) AF(6) | no | Friskies | Alpo | 8096LP-60531 |
| MBM(3) AF(5) AD(6) | yes | Super G | Chunk Style | V113 |
| MBM(3) AD(5) AF(6) | no | Ol'Roy | Lean Formula | V013 |
| MBM(3) AD(5) AF(6) | no | Ol'Roy | Lean Formula | V073 |
| MBM(3) AF(5) | no result | Richfood | High Protein Dog Meal | 1R04018 |
| MBM(3) AF(5) | no | Richfood | High Protein Dog Meal | 1R03308 |
| MBM(3) AF(5) AD(6) | yes | Richfood | Chunk Style | 1R0478 |
| MBM(3) AF(5) AD(6) | yes | Richfood | Chunk Style | 3R05088 |
| MBM(3) AF(5) | no | Richfood | Gravy Style Dog Food | 3R010598 |
| MBM(3) AF(5) | yes | Richfood | Gravy Style Dog Food | 3R06078 |
| MBM(3) AF(5) Beef Dgst(7) | no | Super G | Gravy Style Dog Food | V013 |
| Rendered ingredients (position in ingredient list) |
Confirmed for the presence of pentobarbital? | Brand Name | Formulation Name | Lot Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBM(3) AF(5) Beef Dgst(7) | no | Super G | Gravy Style Dog Food | V093 |
| MBM(3) AF(5) AD(6) | yes | Super G | Chunk Style | V003 |
| MBM(3) AF(5) AD(6) | yes | Super G | Chunk Style | V113 |
| MBM(3) AF(4) | yes | Pet Essentials | Chunk Style | 0-0046-L9 |
| MBM(3) AF(4) | yes | Pet Essentials | Chunk Style | D-1106-L9 |
| MBM(3) AF(5) | yes | America's Choice | Krunchy Kibble | 3R |
| MBM(3) AF(5) | yes | America's Choice | Krunchy Kibble | R |
| MBM(3) AF(5) AD(6) | yes | Weis Value | Crunchy Dog Food | 99N052 |
| MBM(3) AF(5) Beef Dgst(7) | yes | Weis Value | Gravy Style Dog Food | N092 |
| MBM(3) AF(7) AD(8) | yes | Weis Value | High Protein Dog Food | N072 |
| BBM(3) AD(4) AF(5) | yes | Ol'Roy | Meaty Chunks and Gravy | K5 0825 |
| BBM(3) AD(4) AF(5) | no | Ol'Roy | Meaty Chunks and Gravy | V90051 |
| BBM(3) AF(4) AD(5) | yes | Ken-L Ration | Gravy Train Beef, Liver and Bacon Flavor | W20351 |
| BBM(3) AF(4) AD(5) | yes | Ken-L Ration | Gravy Train Beef, Liver and Bacon Flavor | W31203 |
| BBM(3) AF(6) | no | Purina | Mainstay | U2326-L8 |
| BBM(3) AF(6) | no | Purina | Mainstay | U1529-L6 |
| BBM(3) BT(4) | no result | Purina | Dog Chow | E1837-L2 |
| BBM(3) AF(6) | no | Friskies | Come'n Get It | 8082L9-62159 |
| BBM(3) AF(4) | yes | Ken-L Ration | Gravy Train | W12123 |
| BBM(3) AF(4) | yes | Ken-L Ration | Gravy Train | W11525 |
| BBM(3) BT(4) | no | Purina | Little Bites | U0502L4 |
| BBM(3) BT(4) | no | Purina | Little Bites | U1201-L4 |
| BBM(3) AF(5) AD(9) | no | Heinz | Kibbles 'n Bits Jerky | L70600 |
| BBM(3) AF(5) AD(9) | yes | Heinz | Kibbles 'n Bits Jerky | L2 228 |
| BBM(3) AF(5) AD(9) | no | Heinz | Kibbles 'n Bits 'n Bits 'n Bits | L200:38 |
| BBM(3) AF(5) AD(9) | no | Heinz | Kibbles 'n Bits 'n Bits 'n Bits | L7 0448 |
| MBM(4) AF(6) | yes | Weis Value | Kibbles Variety Mix | Mar 0999z |
| MBM(4) | yes | Kibble Select | Premium Dog Food | 11P |
| MBM(4) | yes | Kibble Select | Premium Dog Food | 1238 |
| BBM(4) BT(6) | no | Fieldmaster | Fieldmaster | C1334-L3 |
| BBM(4) AF(6) | no | Fieldmaster | Fieldmaster | U2108-L5 |
| BBM(4) BT(6) | no | Purina | High Pro | U1829L6 |
| BBM(4) BT(6) | no | Purina | High Pro | U1749-L6 |
| BBM(4) AF(6) | no | Purina | Grrravy | U1643-L7 |
| BBM(4) AF(6) | no | Purina | Grrravy | U1059-L6 |
| Rendered ingredients (position in ingredient list) |
Confirmed for the presence of pentobarbital? | Brand Name | Formulation Name | Lot Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBM(4) AF(6) AD(7) | yes | Heinz | Kibbles 'n Bits Puppy | L1-0343 |
| BBM(4) BT(7) Dried AD(10) | no | Purina | Dog Chow Senior | U2055L3 |
| BBM(4) BT(7) Dried AD(10) | no | Purina | Dog Chow Senior | U0303L4 |
| BT(4) BBM(10) | no | Purina | Kibbles and Cheezy Chews | N-0113-L10-E |
| BT(4) BBM(10) | no | Purina | Kibbles and Cheezy Chews | N-19-58-L11-W |
| MBM(5) AF(7) | yes | Champ Chunx | Bite Size Dog Food | H20054 |
| BBM(5) AF(6) | no | Purina | Kibbles and Chunks | N-20-37-L10-E |
| BBM(5) AF(6) | no | Purina | Kibbles and Chunks | I-21-10-L10-E |
| BBM(5) BT(6) | no | Purina | Butcher's Blend | N1224-L20 |
| BBM(5) BT(6) | no | Purina | Butcher's Blend | N-1723-L20 |
| BBM(5) AD(8) | no | Heinz | Kibbles 'n Bits Lean | L30906 |
| BBM(5) AD(8) | yes | Heinz | Kibbles 'n Bits Lean | L2 1156 |
| BT(5) | no | Purina | Dog Chow | U1239-L2 |
| BT(5) | no | ProPlan | Beef and Rice Adult | U2053-L2 |
| BT(5) | yes | ProPlan | Beef and Rice Adult | U0131 L2 |
| BBM(6) BT(7) | no | Purina | Fit & Trim | U0557L3 |
| BBM(6) BT(7) | no | Purina | Fit & Trim | U2133-L4 |
| BT(6) | yes | ProPlan | Beef and Rice Puppy | E0601-L3 |
| BT(6) | yes | ProPlan | Beef and Rice Puppy | E0359 L2 |
| MBM(7) AF(9) | no | Ol'Roy | Dinner Rounds Soft Dry Dog Food | 8D30PB1 |
| MBM(7) AF(8) | yes | Reward | Dinner Rounds Dog Food | 8C19PA1 |
| MBM(7) AF(8) | no | Reward | Dinner Rounds Dog Food | 8D23PB1 |
Survey #2, quantitative analyses for pentobarbital residue
Dry dog food samples purchased in Laurel, MD, area, December 2000
KEY
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSES
ppb = parts-per-billion pentobarbital, by weight (nanograms per gram)
--- = not found above 1 ppb limit of detection
a = found in 1-2 ppb range, but not accurately measurable
QUALITATIVE ANALYSES
yes = confirmed for presence of pentobarbital
no = failed to confirm for presence of pentobarbital
blank = not analyzed by qualitative method
Rendered ingredients:
AD = animal digest
AF = animal fat
BBM = beef and bone meal
BT = beef tallow
MBM = meat and bone meal
NOTES
1 ppb = Lowest concentration for detecting pentobarbital with some confidence
2 ppb = Lowest concentration for measuring pentobarbital accurately
3-4 ppb = Estimated limit for confirming pentobarbital with highest confidence
n = not given or not legible
| Rendered ingredients (position in ingredient list) |
Measured (ppb) | Confirmed for presence of pentobarbital? | Brand Name | Formulation Name | Lot Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBM(2) AF(5) BBM(6) AD(8) | 10.0 | yes | Old Roy | Puppy Formula, Beef Flavor | 0407003 |
| MBM(2) AF(5) AD(8) | --- | Old Roy | Premium Chicken and Rice | 0409002 | |
| MBM(2) AF(5) AD(8) | 32.0 | yes | Old Roy | Puppy Formula, Chicken and Rice | 0415002 |
| MBM(2) AF(5) AD(8) | a | no | Richfood | Dog Food Chunk Style | 50 09:50 1 |
| MBM(2) AF(6) AD(9) | a | Old Roy | High Performance Chicken and Rice | 0417002 | |
| MBM(2) AF(5) | --- | Pedigree | Meaty Chunks Mealtime | 046DT0117C | |
| MBM(2) AF(5) AD(7) | a | Safeway | High Protein | 0650 EA | |
| MBM(2) AF(6) AD(9) | 3.9 | yes | Richfood | High Protein Dog Meal | 50 22:34 1 |
| MBM(2) AF(6) | --- | Pedigree | MealTime Large Crunchy Bites | 935CK0906E | |
| MBM(2) AF(8) AD(9) | a | no | Safeway | Puppy food | EB2206 |
| MBM(2) AF(6) AD(9) | 15.0 | yes | Weis | Total High Energy Chicken and Rice | ?17 09:23 2 |
| BBM(2) AF(5) MBM(7) | --- | Friskies | Come and Get it--Beef, Chicken, Liver | 0269LP70610 | |
| BBM(2) BT(6) AD(8) | --- | American Fare | Bites and Bones | C1800 L1 | |
| MBM(3) AD(5) AF(6) | 3.9 | yes | Old Roy | Lean Formula | 0409003 |
| MBM(3) AD(4) AF(5) | --- | Old Roy | Meaty Chunks and Gravy | V80333 | |
| MBM(3) AF(5) AD(7) | --- | Safeway | Tasty Nuggets | EB 22:00 | |
| MBM(3) AF(5) Beef Digest(7) | 4.5 | yes | Super G | Gravy Style Dog Food | n |
| MBM(3) AF(5) AD(6) | 16.4 | yes | Super G | Chunk Style Dog Food | 0415003 |
| BBM(3) AF(4) AD(5) | --- | Heinz | KenL Ration Gravy Train Beef Liver and Bacon | W3 0819 | |
| BBM(3) AF(5) AD(9) | a | Heinz | Kibbles N Bits Original, Chicken and Beef | L72111 | |
| BBM(3) AF(6) AD(8) | 25.1 | yes | Heinz | Kibbles and Bits Beefy Bits | L22027 |
| BBM(3) BT(4) | --- | Purina | Dog Chow Little Bites | C 0202 L2 | |
| AF(3) | --- | Hills | Science Diet Senior, 7+, small bites | K02350044 | |
| AF(3) | 8.4 | yes | Dad's | Bite Size Meal Chicken and Rice | n |
| BT(3) | 11.6 | yes | PetGold | Master Diet Puppy Formulation | 11:17 EA |
| MBM(4) AF(6) | --- | Safeway | Small Bites | 00:14 EC | |
| MBM(4) AF(6) | --- | Weis | Total Pet Kibbles | n | |
| MBM(4) | --- | Dad's | Kibble Select | n | |
| BBM(4) AF(6) AD(7) | 2.8 | no | Heinz | Kibbles and Bits Puppy | L70222 |
| BBM(4) BT(6) | --- | Fieldmaster | Adult | C2258L4 | |
| BBM(4) BT(5) | --- | Purina | Puppy chow, Beef Flavor | C0559 L1 | |
| BBM(4) BT(6) | --- | Purina | Kibbles and Chunks Beef Flavor | C234 L1 | |
| AF(4) | --- | Neura | Special Diet Formulation 300 | SM017311:37 | |
| Rendered ingredients (position in ingredient list) | Measured (ppb) | Confirmed for presence of pentobarbital? | Brand Name | Formulation Name | Lot Number |
| AF(4) | --- | Nature's Recipe | Easy to Digest | NT B 18:41 | |
| AF(4) | --- | Friskies | Alpo Lamb Meal Rice and Barley | 0237UA20635 | |
| AF(4) | --- | Pedigree | Mealtime with Lamb and Rice | 045C50933C | |
| AF(4) | --- | Hills | Science Diet Large Breed Adult | K07360152 | |
| AF(4) MBM(5) AD(6) | --- | Heinz | KenL Ration Choice Blend | W4 1947 | |
| BT(4) | --- | PetGold | Master Diet Adult Formulation | EA 09:25 | |
| MBM(5) AF(6) | --- | American Fare | High Protein | C0935 L6 | |
| BBM(5) BT(7) AD(8) | --- | Purina | Dog Chow Senior 7+ | C 2159 L2 | |
| BBM(5) BT(6) AD(8) | --- | American Fare | Adult Formulation | n | |
| BBM(5) BT(7) AD(8) | --- | Purina | One Beef and Rice | C 0405 L2 | |
| BBM(5) BT(6) | --- | Purina | Butchers Blend | N 0751 L20 | |
| AF(5) | --- | Hills | Science Diet Large Breed Canine, Puppies | 142K51737 | |
| AF(5) | --- | Safeway | Lamb Meal and Rice | EB1556 | |
| AF(5) | a | Neura | Special Diet Formulation 200 | SM002714:27 | |
| BT(5) AD(9) | --- | ProPlan | Beef and Rice, Adult Formulation | V0621L2 | |
| BT(5) BBM(6) | --- | Safeway | Kibbles and Munchy Chews | F061414 | |
| BT(5) BBM(6) | --- | American Fare | Kibbles and Munchy Morsels | C1931 L2 | |
| MBM(6) AF (7) | --- | Heinz | Reward Dinner Rounds | P1 1238 | |
| AF(6) BBM(8) | --- | Friskies | Alpo Complete Puppy | 0007UA22125 | |
| AF(6) | --- | Nature's Recipe | Lifestages Senior Lamb and Rice | V80449 | |
| AF(6) | --- | Hills | Science Diet Sensitive Stomach | K12251603 | |
| AF(6) | --- | Hills | Science Diet Sensitive Skin | K15350650 | |
| AF(6) | --- | Pedigree | Puppy | 0420S1702C | |
| BT(6) AD(8) | --- | American Fare | Puppy Formulation | D 0756 L8 | |
| BT(7) | --- | Safeway | Select Adult Dog Formulation (Nutra Balance) | E2200L3 | |
| BT(7) | --- | Maxximum Nutrition | Lamb and Rice Formula | n | |
| Meat Meal(7) | --- | Flavorite | Kibbles Dog Food | 3104269 |
February 28, 2001
Edited for Typographical Errors -- March 1, 2002