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Medium RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

CHS, Inc.: Bulk Poultry Layer Feed Recalled Due to Excessive Sodium Levels

Agency Publication Date: July 25, 2018
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Summary

CHS Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for approximately 6.7 million pounds of various bulk poultry layer feeds across seven product lines. The recall was initiated because the feed contains excessive levels of sodium (S-Carb), which can be harmful to poultry. These products were distributed in bulk directly to customers in Michigan between April and July 2018.

Risk

The high sodium content in the feed can lead to salt toxicity in poultry, which may cause increased thirst, reduced egg production, and in severe cases, death of the birds. Consumers should return any remaining affected feed to CHS, Inc. for a full refund.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you have any of the affected bulk poultry feed products, including Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 4, or Phase 6 Poultry Layer Meal.
  2. Check your delivery invoices or bulk storage labels for the following Lot and Formula Codes: HFB101534 VDH4M00, HFB101538 VDH1M00, HFB101541 JZH7M00, HFB101543 VDH2M00, HFB101594 VDH1M00, HFB101596 VDH5M00, HFB101599 JZH7M00, HFB101602 JZH6M00, HFB101603 VDH6M00, HFB101648 VDH4M00, HFB101653 VDH1M00, HFB101656 JZH7M00, or HFB101669 VDH6M00.
  3. Immediately stop feeding any affected product to your poultry.
  4. Contact CHS, Inc. at their Hamilton, Michigan facility at 4634 Washington Ave, or by calling their main office to arrange for the return of the product and a full refund.
  5. For additional questions or to report issues, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund for returned bulk feed.

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

Affected Products

Product: PHASE 6 LAY 22.5# MEAL, Bulk Poultry Layer Feed
Model:
V-0265-2018
VDH4M00
VDH1M00
JZH7M00
VDH2M00
VDH5M00
JZH6M00
VDH6M00
Lot Numbers:
HFB101534
HFB101538
HFB101541
HFB101543
HFB101594
HFB101596
HFB101599
HFB101602
HFB101603
HFB101648
HFB101653
HFB101656
HFB101669
Date Ranges: Sold around April 2018
Product: PHASE1LAY17.5# MEAL, Bulk Poultry Layer Feed
Model:
V-0266-2018
VDH4M00
VDH1M00
JZH7M00
VDH2M00
VDH5M00
JZH6M00
VDH6M00
Lot Numbers:
HFB101534
HFB101538
HFB101541
HFB101543
HFB101594
HFB101596
HFB101599
HFB101602
HFB101603
HFB101648
HFB101653
HFB101656
HFB101669
Date Ranges: Sold around April 2018
Product: PHASE 1 LAY 175# MEAL, Bulk Poultry Layer Feed
Model:
V-0267-2018
VDH4M00
VDH1M00
JZH7M00
VDH2M00
VDH5M00
JZH6M00
VDH6M00
Lot Numbers:
HFB101534
HFB101538
HFB101541
HFB101543
HFB101594
HFB101596
HFB101599
HFB101602
HFB101603
HFB101648
HFB101653
HFB101656
HFB101669
Date Ranges: Sold around April 2018
Product: PHASE 2 LAY 21.0 MEAL, Bulk Poultry Layer Feed
Model:
V-0268-2018
VDH4M00
VDH1M00
JZH7M00
VDH2M00
VDH5M00
JZH6M00
VDH6M00
Lot Numbers:
HFB101534
HFB101538
HFB101541
HFB101543
HFB101594
HFB101596
HFB101599
HFB101602
HFB101603
HFB101648
HFB101653
HFB101656
HFB101669
Date Ranges: Sold around April 2018
Product: PHASE2 LAY 220 MEAL, Bulk Poultry Layer Feed
Model:
V-0269-2018
VDH4M00
VDH1M00
JZH7M00
VDH2M00
VDH5M00
JZH6M00
VDH6M00
Lot Numbers:
HFB101534
HFB101538
HFB101541
HFB101543
HFB101594
HFB101596
HFB101599
HFB101602
HFB101603
HFB101648
HFB101653
HFB101656
HFB101669
Date Ranges: Sold around April 2018
Product: PHASE 4 LAY 230# MEAL, Bulk Poultry Layer Feed
Model:
V-0270-2018
VDH4M00
VDH1M00
JZH7M00
VDH2M00
VDH5M00
JZH6M00
VDH6M00
Lot Numbers:
HFB101534
HFB101538
HFB101541
HFB101543
HFB101594
HFB101596
HFB101599
HFB101602
HFB101603
HFB101648
HFB101653
HFB101656
HFB101669
Date Ranges: Sold around April 2018
Product: PHASE 4 LAY 240# MEAL, Bulk Poultry Layer Feed
Model:
V-0271-2018
VDH4M00
VDH1M00
JZH7M00
VDH2M00
VDH5M00
JZH6M00
VDH6M00
Lot Numbers:
HFB101534
HFB101538
HFB101541
HFB101543
HFB101594
HFB101596
HFB101599
HFB101602
HFB101603
HFB101648
HFB101653
HFB101656
HFB101669
Date Ranges: Sold around April 2018

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 79782
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: CHS, Inc.
Sold By: CHS, Inc.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 7 products (955,810.89 lbs. or 477.91 tons)
Distributed To: Michigan

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