Cottage Grove Coopertive: Huston Wayne Horse Feed Recalled Due to Toxic Monensin Contamination

Agency Publication Date: October 15, 2003

Summary

Cottage Grove Cooperative has recalled 1,484 pounds of Huston Wayne Horse Feed (Equine - Maintenance) after it was discovered that the feed contained monensin, a drug intended only for use in cattle. This contamination is extremely serious and has already resulted in the deaths of 12 horses. The affected feed was sold in 50-pound bags and distributed to a single consignee in Wisconsin.

Risk

Monensin is highly toxic to horses and can cause rapid heart failure and death even in small amounts. The feed was accidentally contaminated with the drug, leading to the reported deaths of 12 horses that consumed the product.

What You Should Do

Immediately identify if you have Huston Wayne Horse Feed, Equine - Maintenance, in 50-pound bags with Recall Number V-003-4.
Stop using the feed immediately and ensure no horses or other non-cattle animals have access to it.
Contact your veterinarian immediately if your horse has consumed this feed or is showing signs of illness, such as weakness, rapid heart rate, or difficulty breathing.
Return any remaining product to the place of purchase in Wisconsin for a refund or contact Cottage Grove Cooperative at their 712 Clark Street location for disposal instructions.
For more information or to report additional incidents, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your region or the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Return for refund

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

Affected Products

Product: Huston Wayne Horse Feed, Equine - Maintenance (50 pound bags)

Model:

V-003-4

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 27191

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Cottage Grove Coopertive

Sold By: Consignee in Wisconsin

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 1484 pounds

Distributed To: Wisconsin

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Summary

What You Should Do

Immediately identify if you have Huston Wayne Horse Feed, Equine - Maintenance, in 50-pound bags with Recall Number V-003-4.

Stop using the feed immediately and ensure no horses or other non-cattle animals have access to it.

Contact your veterinarian immediately if your horse has consumed this feed or is showing signs of illness, such as weakness, rapid heart rate, or difficulty breathing.

Return any remaining product to the place of purchase in Wisconsin for a refund or contact Cottage Grove Cooperative at their 712 Clark Street location for disposal instructions.

For more information or to report additional incidents, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your region or the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-888-463-6332.