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Medium RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Ameri-Pac Inc: Steamed Bone Meal Recalled for Missing Ruminant Caution Statement

Agency Publication Date: September 12, 2003
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Summary

Approximately 30 tons of steamed bone meal products are being recalled because the labels do not include the required cautionary statement: 'Do Not Feed to Cattle or Other Ruminants.' The recall includes 23.3 tons of Upco Steamed Bone Meal for Dogs, Cats, and Horses in 1-lb. pouches, and 6.7 tons of Benepet Steamed Bone Meal for Dogs, Cats, and Horses in 1-lb. jars. These products are being recalled to prevent the accidental feeding of bone meal to cattle, which is a regulatory measure to protect animal health. Consumers should return any unused product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The missing warning label increases the risk that this product could be mistakenly fed to cattle or other ruminant animals. Feeding certain animal proteins to ruminants is prohibited to prevent the spread of diseases such as Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE).

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry or pet supply storage for Upco Steamed Bone Meal for Dogs, Cats, and Horses packaged in 1-lb. laminated pouches.
  2. Check for Benepet Steamed Bone Meal for Dogs, Cats, and Horses packaged in 1-lb. plastic jars.
  3. Inspect the label for the mandatory statement: 'Do Not Feed to Cattle or Other Ruminants.' If this statement is missing, the product is part of the recall.
  4. Immediately stop using the product and ensure it is not accessible to cattle, sheep, goats, or other ruminant animals.
  5. Return the product to the place of purchase to receive a full refund or contact Ameri-Pac Inc at 751 S 4th, St. Joseph, Missouri, for further instructions.
  6. For additional questions, contact the FDA consumer complaint coordinator or the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Full refund upon return

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: Upco Steamed Bone Meal for Dogs, Cats, and Horses (1-lb. pouch)
Model:
V-295-3
Product: Benepet Steamed Bone Meal for Dogs, Cats, and Horses (1-lb. jar)
Model:
V-295-3

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 26824
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Ameri-Pac Inc
Sold By: United Pharmacal Co., Inc.; Benepet Pet Care Products
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 23.3 tons Upco brand and 6.7 tons Benepet brand
Distributed To: Missouri

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES · Raw API Response