Alpharma LLC: Bovatec 91 Medicated Feed Recalled Due to Failed Potency Levels

Agency Publication Date: October 13, 2011

Summary

Alpharma LLC is recalling 120 bags (50lbs each) of Bovatec 91 Brand of Lasalocid Sodium Type A Medicated Article. This veterinary product, used in livestock feed, was found to have failed potency specifications during stability testing. Consumers who purchased this medicated article in Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Kansas, or Idaho should immediately check their supplies for the affected bags.

Risk

The product does not meet the required potency levels for its active ingredient, Lasalocid Sodium, meaning the medication may not provide the intended therapeutic effect for the animals being treated.

What You Should Do

Identify if you have the affected product by checking the label for 'Bovatec 91 Brand of Lasalocid Sodium Type A Medicated Article' in 50lb bags with Recall Number V-002-2012.
Review the lot numbers on your bags to see if they match the 120 bags distributed across Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Kansas, and Idaho.
Immediately stop using the affected medicated article for animal feed preparation.
Contact your veterinarian or pharmacist to discuss alternative treatments for your livestock and to report any issues with animal health.
Return any unused bags of the recalled product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact Alpharma LLC at their Salisbury, Maryland facility for further instructions.
For additional information or to report concerns, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Veterinary drug refund and guidance.

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund.

Affected Products

Product: Bovatec 91 Brand of Lasalocid Sodium Type A Medicated Article (50lb bag)

Model:

V-002-2012

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 59983

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Alpharma LLC

Sold By: Authorized distributors

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 120 bags(50lbs/ea) of each lot were distributed

Distributed To: Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Kansas, Idaho

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if you have the affected product by checking the label for 'Bovatec 91 Brand of Lasalocid Sodium Type A Medicated Article' in 50lb bags with Recall Number V-002-2012.

Review the lot numbers on your bags to see if they match the 120 bags distributed across Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Kansas, and Idaho.

Immediately stop using the affected medicated article for animal feed preparation.

Contact your veterinarian or pharmacist to discuss alternative treatments for your livestock and to report any issues with animal health.

Return any unused bags of the recalled product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact Alpharma LLC at their Salisbury, Maryland facility for further instructions.

For additional information or to report concerns, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.