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Medium RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Medications

Chr Hansen Livestock Microbial Products Recalled for Salmonella

Agency Publication Date: May 24, 2024
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Summary

Chr Hansen, Inc. has recalled approximately 5,583 units of various microbial livestock supplements and probiotics because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. These products are distributed as powders, pouches, buckets, and bags for use in dairy cattle, beef cattle, swine, calves, and turkeys. The recall includes various brands such as Bovamine and BioPlus distributed across 10 U.S. states and Canada.

Risk

The products may be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause illness in animals that consume the product. There is also a risk to humans (such as farmers or feed handlers) who handle the contaminated products, especially if they do not thoroughly wash their hands after contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to it.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your livestock feed and supplements for the following product names: Chr Hansen Bovamine (Dairy, Beef, Phoenix Probac, Defend, or Dairy Plus), Bio Plus 2B, or BioPlus 2Bw.
  2. Identify if your products are affected by checking the lot numbers on the packaging. Affected lot numbers include 3732857, 3731679, 3732859, 3723872, 3723873, 3723874, 3723876, 3729268, 3729264, 3729265, 3734216, 3737618, 3732861, 3735064, 3732869, and 3729256.
  3. Stop using the recalled product immediately.
  4. Contact the manufacturer, Chr Hansen, Inc., or your distributor to arrange for the return of any remaining product or to receive instructions on proper disposal.
  5. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Other Action
How to: Stop using the recalled product. Contact the manufacturer or your distributor to arrange return or proper disposal.

Affected Products

Product: Chr Hansen Bovamine Dairy (2K) (500 g)
Variants: Living Probiotic, 500 g pouch
Model:
715261
UPC Codes:
078631152610
Lot Numbers:
3732857

Recall #: V-0112-2024. Viable microbial product for Dairy Cattle.

Product: Chr Hansen Bovamine Dairy Blender Mix (1T) (12.6 kg)
Variants: 12.6 kg bucket
Model:
715251
Lot Numbers:
3731679

Recall #: V-0113-2024. Quantity: 6 units.

Product: Chr Hansen Bovamine Beef (12.6 kg)
Variants: 12.6 kg bucket
Model:
715260
UPC Codes:
078631152603
Lot Numbers:
3732859

Recall #: V-0114-2024. Quantity: 1080 units.

Product: Chr Hansen Bovamine Phoenix Probac (40 lb)
Variants: 40 lb bag
Model:
717124
Lot Numbers:
3723872
3723873
3723874
3723876

Recall #: V-0115-2024. Quantity: 467 units.

Product: Chr Hansen Bovamine Defend (1 lb)
Variants: 1 lb pouch
Model:
717164
Lot Numbers:
3729268

Recall #: V-0116-2024. Quantity: 160 units.

Product: Chr Hansen Bovamine Defend (600 g)
Variants: 600 g pouch
Model:
717250
UPC Codes:
078631172502
Lot Numbers:
3729264
3729265
3734216

Recall #: V-0117-2024. Quantity: 810 units.

Product: Chr Hansen Bio Plus 2B (20 kg)
Variants: 20 kg bag
Model:
718578
UPC Codes:
078631185786
Lot Numbers:
3737618

Recall #: V-0118-2024. Quantity: 6 units.

Product: Chr Hansen Bovamine Dairy Plus 2K Dose (500 g)
Variants: 500 g pouch
Model:
718704
UPC Codes:
7863118704
Lot Numbers:
3732861

Recall #: V-0119-2024. Quantity: 200 units.

Product: Chr Hansen Bovamine Dairy Bolus (20 g)
Variants: 20 g pouch
Model:
720028
Lot Numbers:
3735064

Recall #: V-0120-2024. Quantity: 12 units.

Product: Chr Hansen Bovamine Defend Plus (500 g)
Variants: 500 g pouch
Model:
723545
Lot Numbers:
3732869

Recall #: V-0121-2024. Quantity: 2840 units.

Product: Chr Hansen BioPlus 2Bw (90 g)
Variants: 90 g pouch
Model:
727405
Lot Numbers:
3729256

Recall #: V-0122-2024. Quantity: 2 units.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 94652
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Chr Hansen, Inc.
Sold By: Authorized agricultural suppliers; Feed distributors
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 10 products (6 units; 1080 units; 467 units; 160 units; 810 units; 6 units; 200 units; 12 units; 2840 units; 2 units)
Distributed To: Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Vermont, Wisconsin
Agency Last Updated: May 31, 2024

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