Cooperative Milling, Inc.: 28% Gamebird Starter Feed Recalled for Particle Size Defect

Agency Publication Date: June 11, 2016

Summary

Approximately 13,700 pounds of Commercial 28% Gamebird Starter animal feed is being recalled because the feed particles were manufactured larger than intended. This physical defect prevents young quail from being able to eat the feed, leading to a condition known as 'starve out.' The affected product is Southern States brand feed sold in bulk trucks and identified by Lot G5252.

Risk

The feed particles are too large for young quail to ingest, which can lead to starvation and death because the birds are physically unable to consume the nourishment they need to survive.

What You Should Do

Locate your feed records or check the tags on your bulk feed storage for Southern States Commercial 28% Gamebird Starter with Lot G5252.
Check the product identification numbers SSC-25-249707 and verify if the feed was delivered via bulk truck.
Immediately stop using this feed for young quail to prevent further starvation or bird loss.
Return any remaining feed to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Cooperative Milling, Inc. at their Gettysburg, PA location to discuss disposal and replacement options.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your region or the FDA’s main line at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Full refund for defective feed

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

Affected Products

Product: Southern States Commercial 28% Gamebird Starter (13,700 lbs)

Model:

SSC-25-249707

V-442-2016

Lot Numbers:

G5252

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 72306

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Cooperative Milling, Inc.

Sold By: Southern States

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 13,700 lbs

Distributed To: Maryland

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Summary

What You Should Do

Locate your feed records or check the tags on your bulk feed storage for Southern States Commercial 28% Gamebird Starter with Lot G5252.

Check the product identification numbers SSC-25-249707 and verify if the feed was delivered via bulk truck.

Immediately stop using this feed for young quail to prevent further starvation or bird loss.

Return any remaining feed to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Cooperative Milling, Inc. at their Gettysburg, PA location to discuss disposal and replacement options.

For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your region or the FDA’s main line at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).