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Darling International, Inc: Dry Rendered Tankage (Crax) Recalled for Melamine Contamination

Agency Publication Date: July 19, 2007
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Summary

Approximately 401,520 pounds of Dry rendered tankage (DRT), also known as Crax, have been recalled because the product contains melamine. This material, typically used in animal feed production, was distributed to one customer in Kansas and a company facility in Nebraska. Businesses and feed manufacturers should identify if they have received this specific quantity of product and stop using it immediately.

Risk

Melamine is a chemical contaminant that can cause crystals to form in the kidneys of animals, leading to kidney failure and potentially death if ingested through contaminated feed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your inventory and records for 'Dry rendered tankage (DRT)', also known as 'Crax', with recall number V-048-2007.
  2. Verify if you received any of the 401,520 pounds of this material from the Darling International, Inc. Irving, Texas facility around or after April 20, 2007.
  3. Stop using and quarantine all affected product immediately to ensure it does not enter the animal feed supply.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer at 251 O Connor Ridge Blvd Ste 300, Irving, Texas, 75038-6510 for further instructions.
  5. If you suspect livestock or pets have consumed feed made with this material and are showing signs of illness, contact a veterinarian immediately.
  6. For additional questions, contact the FDA hotline at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Return to place of purchase for a refund.

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

Affected Products

Product: Dry rendered tankage (DRT), also known as Crax (401,520 lbs.)
Model:
V-048-2007
Date Ranges: April 20, 2007

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 37829
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Darling International, Inc
Sold By: Darling International facility in Nebraska
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 401,520 lbs.
Distributed To: Kansas, Nebraska

AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response