Cargill Inc.: Agway LS Meat Goat 16 Pellet Recalled for Excessive Selenium

Agency Publication Date: November 18, 2013

Summary

Cargill Feed & Nutrition has recalled 11 bags of Agway LS Meat Goat 16 Pellet with Decox (medicated feed) because the product contains excessive amounts of selenium. This 50-pound poly bag product was distributed specifically in New York. If your livestock consumes this feed, it may lead to severe selenium toxicity. You should immediately stop using the feed and return any remaining bags to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

Excessive selenium intake in goats can cause selenium toxicity, which may lead to physical distress, hair loss, hoof abnormalities, and in severe cases, death of the animal.

What You Should Do

Check your goat feed packaging for 'Agway LS Meat Goat 16 PL (DQ) (AX) MEDICATED' in 50 lb poly bags.
Look for Product Code 200593 and Lot #AX3242 to confirm if your specific bag is part of the 11 affected units.
Immediately stop feeding this specific lot of pellets to your livestock.
Return the affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Cargill Inc. at their Alexander, NY location by calling 585-591-0302 for further instructions.
If your animals have consumed this product and show signs of illness, contact your veterinarian immediately.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Return for refund

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

Affected Products

Product: Agway LS Meat Goat 16 PL (DQ) (AX) MEDICATED (50 lb poly bags)

Model:

Product Code 200593

Recall #: V-005-2014

Lot Numbers:

AX3242

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 66432

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Cargill Inc.

Sold By: Agway retailers; Cargill Feed & Nutrition

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 11 bags

Distributed To: New York

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your goat feed packaging for 'Agway LS Meat Goat 16 PL (DQ) (AX) MEDICATED' in 50 lb poly bags.

Look for Product Code 200593 and Lot #AX3242 to confirm if your specific bag is part of the 11 affected units.

Immediately stop feeding this specific lot of pellets to your livestock.

Return the affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Cargill Inc. at their Alexander, NY location by calling 585-591-0302 for further instructions.

If your animals have consumed this product and show signs of illness, contact your veterinarian immediately.

For additional questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.