CPG Nutrients: Optigen 1200 Nitrogen Protein Supplement Recalled for Unapproved Additive

Agency Publication Date: September 16, 2003

Summary

CPG Nutrients is recalling 472,738 pounds of Optigen 1200 Controlled Release Nitrogen Protein Supplement because it contains a food additive that has not been approved for use. This veterinary supplement was sold in both 50 lb bags and large 2000 lb 'super sacks'. The affected products were distributed to wholesalers and accounts across multiple states including Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Vermont.

Risk

The product contains an unapproved food additive which may not have been evaluated for safety or efficacy in animals, potentially leading to unknown health consequences for livestock or pets consuming the supplement.

What You Should Do

Identify if you have Optigen 1200 Controlled Release Nitrogen Protein Supplement in your inventory, specifically checking for 50 lb bags or 2000 lb 'super sacks'.
Immediately stop using and distributing the recalled protein supplement.
Isolate the affected bags and super sacks to ensure they are not accidentally fed to animals or sold to other parties.
Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact CPG Nutrients directly for disposal and credit instructions.
For further questions or to report issues, contact the FDA Veterinary Medicine advisory line 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: Optigen 1200 Controlled Release Nitrogen Protein Supplement (50 lb bag)

Model:

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Product: Optigen 1200 Controlled Release Nitrogen Protein Supplement (2000 lb super sack)

Model:

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Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 27152

Status: Active

Manufacturer: CPG Nutrients

Sold By: wholesalers

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 472738 lbs

Distributed To: Georgia, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Florida, North Carolina, New York, Texas

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if you have Optigen 1200 Controlled Release Nitrogen Protein Supplement in your inventory, specifically checking for 50 lb bags or 2000 lb 'super sacks'.

Immediately stop using and distributing the recalled protein supplement.

Isolate the affected bags and super sacks to ensure they are not accidentally fed to animals or sold to other parties.

Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact CPG Nutrients directly for disposal and credit instructions.

For further questions or to report issues, contact the FDA Veterinary Medicine advisory line at 1-888-463-6332.