Des Moines Feed Co: Various Wild Bird and Animal Feeds Recalled for Potential Salmonella

Agency Publication Date: June 10, 2009

Summary

Des Moines Feed Co. is recalling several brands of wild bird and animal food because they were made with peanuts from the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) that may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall affects multiple product lines including Cardinal, Audubon, Parkview, and Wild Birds Unlimited brands, sold in various bag sizes ranging from 5 lb to 50 lb. These products were distributed to retail stores in Iowa, Arizona, and Oklahoma. No specific illness reports were provided in the recall notice, but consumers should stop using these feeds immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The bird and animal feed may be contaminated with Salmonella, which poses a health risk to both the animals consuming the feed and the humans handling it. Humans can become infected by touching the contaminated product or surfaces and then touching their mouths, potentially leading to serious gastrointestinal illness.

What You Should Do

Check your bird or animal feed bags for the following brand names: Cardinal Brand, Audubon Brand, Parkview, or Wild Birds Unlimited.
Identify the specific product name and bag size, such as 'Audubon Brand Woodpecker Gourmet' in 5 lb, 20 lb, or 40 lb bags, or 'Wild Birds Unlimited Peanut Pickouts' in 20 lb or 50 lb packages.
Check the recall numbers listed on your receipt or packaging if available, which range from V-210-2009 through V-232-2009.
Immediately stop using any affected bird or animal feed to prevent exposure to pets, wildlife, and yourself.
Return the product to the retail store where it was purchased to receive a full refund.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling any recalled feed or cleaning bird feeders and storage containers.
For additional questions, contact the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Full refund at place of purchase.

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

Affected Products

Product: Cardinal Brand Wild Bird Feed (8 lb, 25 lb, 50 lb)

Model:

V-210-2009

Product: Audubon Brand Standard Wild Bird Feed (8 lb, 20 lb, 40 lb)

Model:

V-211-2009

Product: Audubon Brand Classic Wild Bird Feed (8 lb, 20 lb, 40 lb)

Model:

V-212-2009

Product: Audubon Brand Deluxe Wild Bird Feed (20 lb, 40 lb)

Model:

V-213-2009

Product: Audubon Brand CROPS Wild Bird Feed (20 lb, 40 lb)

Model:

V-214-2009

Product: Audubon Brand Attraction Wild Bird Feed (8 lb, 15 lb, 35 lb)

Model:

V-215-2009

Product: Audubon Brand Regal Wild Bird Feed (8 lb, 15 lb, 35 lb)

Model:

V-216-2009

Product: Audubon Brand Woodpecker Gourmet Wild Bird Feed (5 lb, 20 lb, 40 lb)

Model:

V-217-2009

Product: Parkview Peanut Pickouts Wild Bird Feed (5 lb, 20 lb, 50 lb)

Model:

V-218-2009

Product: Parkview Bushy Tail Treat wild animal feed (8 lb, 20 lb, 40 lb)

Model:

V-219-2009

Product: Parkview Wild Bird Feed (20 lb)

Model:

V-220-2009

Product: Parkview Deer & Wildlife Mix (40 lb)

Model:

V-221-2009

Product: Wild Birds Unlimited Peanut Pickouts (20 lb, 50 lb)

Model:

V-222-2009

Product: Wild Birds Unlimited Choice Plus Blend Wild Bird Feed (20 lb, 50 lb)

Model:

V-223-2009

Product: Wild Birds Unlimited Heartland Choice Blend Wild Bird Feed (20 lb, 40 lb)

Model:

V-224-2009

Product: Wild Birds Unlimited Spring Nesting Blend Wild Bird Feed (20 lb)

Model:

V-225-2009

Product: Wild Birds Unlimited Houston No-Mess Blend Wild Bird Feed (20 lb)

Model:

V-226-2009

Product: Wild Birds Unlimited Minnesota No-Mess Blend Wild Bird Feed (20 lb)

Model:

V-227-2009

Product: Wild Birds Unlimited No-Mess Blend Wild Bird Feed (20 lb, 40 lb)

Model:

V-228-2009

Product: Wild Birds Unlimited Summer Blend Wild Bird Feed (20 lb)

Model:

V-229-2009

Product: Wild Birds Unlimited Supreme Choice Blend Wild Bird Feed (20 lb)

Model:

V-230-2009

Product: Wild Birds Unlimited Wildlife LC Blend Wild Bird Feed (20 lb)

Model:

V-231-2009

Product: Wild Birds Unlimited Woodpecker Blend Wild Bird Feed (20 lb)

Model:

V-232-2009

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 51435

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Des Moines Feed Co

Sold By: retail stores

Manufactured In: United States

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Distributed To: Iowa, Arizona, Oklahoma

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Summary

Risk

What You Should Do

Check your bird or animal feed bags for the following brand names: Cardinal Brand, Audubon Brand, Parkview, or Wild Birds Unlimited.

Identify the specific product name and bag size, such as 'Audubon Brand Woodpecker Gourmet' in 5 lb, 20 lb, or 40 lb bags, or 'Wild Birds Unlimited Peanut Pickouts' in 20 lb or 50 lb packages.

Check the recall numbers listed on your receipt or packaging if available, which range from V-210-2009 through V-232-2009.

Immediately stop using any affected bird or animal feed to prevent exposure to pets, wildlife, and yourself.

Return the product to the retail store where it was purchased to receive a full refund.

Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling any recalled feed or cleaning bird feeders and storage containers.

For additional questions, contact the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).

Affected Products

Product: Cardinal Brand Wild Bird Feed (8 lb, 25 lb, 50 lb)

Model:

V-210-2009

Product: Audubon Brand Standard Wild Bird Feed (8 lb, 20 lb, 40 lb)

Model:

V-211-2009

Product: Audubon Brand Classic Wild Bird Feed (8 lb, 20 lb, 40 lb)

Model:

V-212-2009

Product: Audubon Brand Deluxe Wild Bird Feed (20 lb, 40 lb)

Model:

V-213-2009

Product: Audubon Brand CROPS Wild Bird Feed (20 lb, 40 lb)

Model:

V-214-2009

Product: Audubon Brand Attraction Wild Bird Feed (8 lb, 15 lb, 35 lb)

Model:

V-215-2009

Product: Audubon Brand Regal Wild Bird Feed (8 lb, 15 lb, 35 lb)

Model:

V-216-2009

Product: Audubon Brand Woodpecker Gourmet Wild Bird Feed (5 lb, 20 lb, 40 lb)

Model:

V-217-2009

Product: Parkview Peanut Pickouts Wild Bird Feed (5 lb, 20 lb, 50 lb)

Model:

V-218-2009

Product: Parkview Bushy Tail Treat wild animal feed (8 lb, 20 lb, 40 lb)

Model:

V-219-2009

Product: Parkview Wild Bird Feed (20 lb)

Model:

V-220-2009

Product: Parkview Deer & Wildlife Mix (40 lb)

Model:

V-221-2009

Product: Wild Birds Unlimited Peanut Pickouts (20 lb, 50 lb)

Model:

V-222-2009

Product: Wild Birds Unlimited Choice Plus Blend Wild Bird Feed (20 lb, 50 lb)

Model:

V-223-2009

Product: Wild Birds Unlimited Heartland Choice Blend Wild Bird Feed (20 lb, 40 lb)

Model:

V-224-2009

Product: Wild Birds Unlimited Spring Nesting Blend Wild Bird Feed (20 lb)

Model:

V-225-2009

Product: Wild Birds Unlimited Houston No-Mess Blend Wild Bird Feed (20 lb)

Model:

V-226-2009

Product: Wild Birds Unlimited Minnesota No-Mess Blend Wild Bird Feed (20 lb)

Model:

V-227-2009

Product: Wild Birds Unlimited No-Mess Blend Wild Bird Feed (20 lb, 40 lb)

Model:

V-228-2009

Product: Wild Birds Unlimited Summer Blend Wild Bird Feed (20 lb)

Model:

V-229-2009

Product: Wild Birds Unlimited Supreme Choice Blend Wild Bird Feed (20 lb)

Model:

V-230-2009

Product: Wild Birds Unlimited Wildlife LC Blend Wild Bird Feed (20 lb)

Model:

V-231-2009

Product: Wild Birds Unlimited Woodpecker Blend Wild Bird Feed (20 lb)

Model:

V-232-2009

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 51435

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Des Moines Feed Co

Sold By: retail stores

Manufactured In: United States

Distributed To: Iowa, Arizona, Oklahoma