Cargill, Inc Corporate Headquarters: Country Companion Chick Starter Crumbles Recalled for Sub-potency

Agency Publication Date: May 21, 2020

Summary

Cargill, Inc. is recalling 438 bags of Country Companion Chick Starter Crumbles (AMP)(GN) Medicated bird feed because the product is sub-potent. Testing by the Montana Department of Agriculture revealed that the amprolium content was only 0.0081%, which is significantly lower than the required specification of 0.0125%. These 50 lb. bags were distributed in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Utah and were marked with an expiration date of May 8, 2020.

Risk

The product does not contain the specified amount of amprolium, a medication used to prevent and treat coccidiosis in poultry. Using a sub-potent medicated feed may result in inadequate disease prevention, potentially leading to illness or death in young chicks.

What You Should Do

Check your 50 lb. bags of Country Companion Chick Starter Crumbles (AMP)(GN) Medicated for product number 96192A.
Verify the lot number and expiration date on the packaging to see if they match Lot number 3J00384108 and Expiration 5/8/2020.
Immediately stop using the affected medicated crumbles if your product matches these identifiers.
Contact your healthcare provider or a veterinarian for guidance regarding any birds that may have consumed this sub-potent feed.
Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a full refund and contact Cargill, Inc. at their corporate headquarters for further instructions.
For additional questions, call the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Veterinary medicine/medicated feed remedy

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

Affected Products

Product: Country Companion Chick Starter Crumbles (AMP)(GN) Medicated (50 lb. bag)

Model:

96192A

V-0442-2020

Lot Numbers:

3J00384108 (Exp 5/8/2020)

Date Ranges: 5/8/2020

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 85720

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Cargill, Inc Corporate Headquarters

Sold By: specialty retailers; agricultural supply stores

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 438 bags

Distributed To: Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah

Agency Last Updated: September 8, 2020

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your 50 lb. bags of Country Companion Chick Starter Crumbles (AMP)(GN) Medicated for product number 96192A.

Verify the lot number and expiration date on the packaging to see if they match Lot number 3J00384108 and Expiration 5/8/2020.

Immediately stop using the affected medicated crumbles if your product matches these identifiers.

Contact your healthcare provider or a veterinarian for guidance regarding any birds that may have consumed this sub-potent feed.

Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a full refund and contact Cargill, Inc. at their corporate headquarters for further instructions.

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