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Medium RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Ag Partners LLC: Various Swine and Cattle Feeds Recalled for Elevated Dioxin Levels

Agency Publication Date: May 2, 2003
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Summary

Ag Partners LLC has recalled over 8.4 million pounds of various swine and cattle feed products, including Pig Starter, Preweaner, and Cattle Mineral Plus, because they contain zinc oxide with elevated levels of dioxin. These products were distributed to end users primarily in Iowa and Minnesota in both 50-lb. bags and bulk quantities. Dioxins are environmental pollutants that can accumulate in animal tissues and pose health risks to both animals and humans who consume food products from these animals. Consumers should immediately stop using the affected feed and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The recalled feed contains zinc oxide contaminated with dioxin, a toxic substance that can cause reproductive and developmental problems, damage the immune system, and interfere with hormones in livestock. Consumption of these contaminated feeds leads to the accumulation of dioxin in the fat tissues of the animals, which can then enter the human food chain through meat and dairy products.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you have any of the 31 affected products by checking the product name and number on the label, such as Noble Struve Diet (#114700), Phase 101 (#115128), or Murphy Farms Swine Starter (#125936).
  2. Check the packaging for 'Manufactured by Ag Partners, LLC' or 'AG Partners' with locations in Albert City, IA or Sheldon, IA.
  3. Immediately stop feeding any of the recalled products to your livestock.
  4. If you have bulk feed or 50-lb. bags from the affected list, contact Ag Partners LLC at their Sheldon, Iowa office located at 1541 Western Ave, or call them directly to arrange for the return or disposal of the product.
  5. Return any unused portions of the feed to the place of purchase to receive a full refund.
  6. Contact your veterinarian if your animals have consumed these products and you have concerns about their health.
  7. For further information or questions regarding this recall, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund for returned product.

How to: Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Ag Partners LLC for disposal/return instructions.

Affected Products

Product: Noble Struve Diet, complete pig starter feed (50-lb. bag)
Model:
114700
V-179-3
Product: Phase 101 (SH) Den Plus Medicated starter feed (50-lb. bag)
Model:
115128
V-180-3
Product: Phase 101 (SH) - Pulmotil 181 Medicated starter feed (50-lb. bag)
Model:
115170
V-181-3
Product: Murphy Farms LLC Swine Starter Lincomycin 100 Medicated (Bulk)
Model:
125936
V-182-3
Product: Phase 102 (SH) - Pulmotil 181 Medicated starter feed (Bulk)
Model:
115270
V-183-3
Product: Profit Booster MEW 5-10 - Den Plus Medicated starter feed (50-lb. bag/Bulk)
Model:
120028
V-184-3
Product: Profit Booster Preweaner 10-15 (50-lb. bag/Bulk)
Model:
120200
V-185-3
Product: Profit Booster Preweaner 10-15 - Den Plus Medicated (50-lb. bag/Bulk)
Model:
120228
V-186-3
Product: Profit Booster Preweaner 10/15 Pulmotil 181 Medicated (50-lb. bag/Bulk)
Model:
120270
V-187-3
Product: Profit Booster Quick Start 15-25 - 250 CSP Medicated (Bulk)
Model:
120301
V-188-3
Product: Profit Booster Quick Start 15-25 - 100 TY Medicated (Bulk)
Model:
120311
V-189-3
Product: Profit Booster Quick Start 15-25 - Den Plus Medicated (50-lb. bag/Bulk)
Model:
120328
V-190-3
Product: Profit Booster Quick Start 15-25 - 50 CX Medicated (50-lb. bag/Bulk)
Model:
120342
V-191-3
Product: Profit Booster Start N' Grow 25-50 (Bulk)
Model:
120500
V-192-3
Product: Profit Booster Start N' Grow 25-50 - 40 TY Medicated (50-lb. bag/Bulk)
Model:
120510
V-193-3
Product: Profit Booster Start N' Grow 25-50 - 100 TY Medicated (Bulk)
Model:
120511
V-194-3
Product: Profit Booster Start N' Grow 25-50 - Den Plus Medicated (Bulk)
Model:
120528
V-195-3
Product: Profit Booster Start N' Grow 25-50 - Den 35 Medicated (Bulk)
Model:
120529
V-196-3
Product: Profit Booster Start N' Grow 25-50 - 50 CX Medicated (Bulk)
Model:
120542
V-197-3
Product: Start N' Grow Ext (Bulk)
Model:
120600
V-198-3
Product: Pork Plus, Inc. Early Wean (50-lb. bag/Bulk)
Model:
125600
V-199-3
Product: Murphy Farms LLC Swine Early Wean CTC 400/Denagard 35 Medicated (50-lb. bag/Bulk)
Model:
125628
V-200-3
Product: Murphy Farms LLC Swine Early Wean Pulmotil 363 Medicated (50-lb. bag/Bulk)
Model:
125671
V-201-3
Product: Murphy Farms LLC Swine Prestarter CTC 400/Denagard 35 Medicated (Bulk)
Model:
125728
V-202-3
Product: Murphy Farms LLC Swine Prestarter Pulmotil 363 Medicated (Bulk)
Model:
125771
V-203-3
Product: Pork Plus, Inc. Starter I (Bulk)
Model:
125800
V-204-3
Product: Murphy Farms LLC Swine Starter Pulmotil 181 Medicated (Bulk)
Model:
125970
V-205-3
Product: K-Webb 15/25 Swine Starter Pak 400 (50-lb. bag)
Model:
130800
V-206-3
Product: Profit Booster 15/25 Mixer 500 (50-lb. bag/Bulk)
Model:
130900
V-207-3
Product: WTK Pig Starter Pak (Bulk)
Model:
140300
V-208-3
Product: Profit Booster Cattle Mineral Plus (50-lb. bag)
Model:
287400
V-209-3

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 26097
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Ag Partners LLC
Sold By: Ag Partners LLC; Pork Plus, Inc.; Murphy Farms LLC; End users in Iowa and Minnesota
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 31 products (5,900 lbs.; 8,000 lbs.; 43,800 lbs.; 2,907,803 lbs.; 156,060 lbs.; 39,500 lbs.; 50,885 lbs.; 123,330 lbs.; 10,070 lbs.; 3,920 lbs.; 22,200 lbs.; 140,470 lbs.; 117,930 lbs.; 14,020 lbs.; 282,200 lbs.; 17,620 lbs.; 122,230 lbs.; 18,520 lbs.; 44,400 lbs.; 435,821 lbs.; 58,910 lbs.; 86,080 lbs.; 163,090 lbs.; 115,100 lbs.; 247,370 lbs.; 1,339,000 lbs.; 1,766,340 lbs.; 11,700 lbs.; 46,140 lbs.; 86,910 lbs.; 12,874 lbs.)
Distributed To: Iowa, Minnesota

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