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On February 3, 2015, [[The J.M. Smucker Company]] announced the acquisition of Big Heart Pet Brands.<ref>{{cite news |first=Jim |last=Mackinnon |title=J.M. Smucker adds major pet food brands in 'transformational' $5.8 billion purchase |url=http://www.ohio.com/news/break-news/j-m-smucker-adds-major-pet-food-brands-in-transformational-5-8-billion-purchase-1.564057 |work=[[Akron Beacon Journal]] |date=2015-02-03 |accessdate=2015-02-04 }}</ref>
After [[pentobarbital]]—a lethal drug used in pet euthanasia—caused the death of a dog on New Year's Eve of 2016, WJLA of Washington, D.C. partnered with Ellipse Analytics to test for pentobarbital across a wide range of pet food brands. Out of 15 cans of Gravy Train, 60% tested positive for pentobarbital. While the levels detected were not considered lethal, the drug is not legally permitted at any concentration in pet food. After declining an on-camera interview, the FDA stated that it "will investigate the matter and take appropriate enforcement action."<ref>{{
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==External links==
* [http://www.bigheartpet.com Big Heart Pet Brands] Website
* [http://www.jmsmucker.com J.M. Smucker Co.] Corporate website
* [http://wgme.com/news/nation-world/fda-to-investigate-after-report-exposes-euthanasia-drug-in-dog-food WGME-TV investigation of dog food deaths]
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