English River Pellets Inc: Various Swine Feeds and Premixes Recalled for Dioxin Contamination

Agency Publication Date: September 16, 2003

Summary

English River Pellets Inc. has recalled approximately 197,305 units of various swine feed products, including MPP Super Pig Starter and custom mix rations, after a raw ingredient (zinc oxide) was found to contain elevated levels of dioxin. The recall affects complete feeds, premixes, and custom bulk rations sold in 50-lb. bags and bulk quantities. These products were manufactured in Iowa and distributed across Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota.

Risk

The feed contains elevated levels of dioxin, a persistent environmental pollutant that can accumulate in the food chain. Consuming contaminated feed can lead to toxic levels in livestock, potentially posing a long-term health risk to animals and potentially entering the human food supply through pork products.

What You Should Do

Identify your product by checking the label for 'Manufactured by English River Pellets, Inc., Kalona, IA' or 'Manufactured for Faas Feed & Grain, North English, IA'.
Check for specific product names and recall numbers: MPP Super Pig Starter A (#331, V-304-3), B (#337, V-305-3; #336, V-310-3; #338, V-311-3), C (#342, V-306-3; #341, V-312-3), D (#347, V-307-3; #346, V-313-3), and Super Pig Starter Premix (#360, V-308-3).
For bulk rations, verify if you received custom swine mixes containing Denagard 10, CTC 50, Neo Terra 10-5, ASP, Tylan 40, or Mecadox (Recall numbers V-314-3 through V-320-3).
Stop feeding the affected products to swine immediately and secure any remaining inventory.
Contact your veterinarian or animal health professional if your livestock have consumed these products and show signs of illness.
Return any unused bags or bulk feed to the place of purchase for a refund and contact English River Pellets Inc. for further guidance.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Return to the place of purchase for a full refund.

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

Affected Products

Product: MPP Super Pig Starter A, Medicated (50-lb. bags)

Model:

Product #331

V-304-3

Product: MPP Super Pig Starter B, Medicated (50-lb. bags and bulk)

Model:

Product #337

V-305-3

Product: MPP Super Pig Starter C, Medicated (50-lb. bags and bulk)

Model:

Product #342

V-306-3

Product: MPP Super Pig Starter D, Medicated (50-lb. bags)

Model:

Product #347

V-307-3

Product: MPP Super Pig Starter Premix (50-lb. bags and bulk)

Model:

Product #360

V-308-3

Product: Prestart 650 Base (50-lb. bags)

Model:

V-309-3

Product: MPP Super Pig Starter B (50-lb. bags)

Model:

Product #336

V-310-3

Product: MPP Super Pig Starter B, Medicated (Product #338)

Model:

V-311-3

Product: MPP Super Pig Starter C (50-lb. bags)

Model:

Product #341

V-312-3

Product: MPP Super Pig Starter D (50-lb. bags and bulk)

Model:

Product #346

V-313-3

Product: Bulk custom mix swine ration with Denagard 10 and CTC 50 meal

Model:

V-314-3

Product: Bulk custom mix swine ration with Neo Terra 10-5

Model:

V-315-3

Product: Bulk custom mix swine ration with ASP

Model:

V-316-3

Product: Bulk custom mix swine ration with Tylan 40

Model:

V-317-3

V-318-3

V-319-3

Product: Bulk custom mix swine ration with Mecadox

Model:

V-320-3

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 27083

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: English River Pellets Inc

Sold By: Faas Feed & Grain; Authorized agricultural distributors

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 17 products (340/50-lb. bags; 18,580 lbs. bulk; 1,037/50-lb. bags.; 2,040 lbs. bulk; 410/50-lb. bags; 17/50-lb. bags; 34,640 lbs. bulk; 1,965/50-lb. bags; Unknown; 201/50-lb. bags; 315/50-lb. bags; 2/50-lb. bags; 1,790 lbs. bulk; 36/50-lb. bags; 14,000 lbs. bulk; 19,160 lbs.; 12,020 lbs.; 8,060 lbs.; 24,180 lbs.; 54,960 lbs.; 7,000 lbs.)

Distributed To: Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota

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Summary

Risk

What You Should Do

Identify your product by checking the label for 'Manufactured by English River Pellets, Inc., Kalona, IA' or 'Manufactured for Faas Feed & Grain, North English, IA'.

Check for specific product names and recall numbers: MPP Super Pig Starter A (#331, V-304-3), B (#337, V-305-3; #336, V-310-3; #338, V-311-3), C (#342, V-306-3; #341, V-312-3), D (#347, V-307-3; #346, V-313-3), and Super Pig Starter Premix (#360, V-308-3).

For bulk rations, verify if you received custom swine mixes containing Denagard 10, CTC 50, Neo Terra 10-5, ASP, Tylan 40, or Mecadox (Recall numbers V-314-3 through V-320-3).

Stop feeding the affected products to swine immediately and secure any remaining inventory.

Contact your veterinarian or animal health professional if your livestock have consumed these products and show signs of illness.

Return any unused bags or bulk feed to the place of purchase for a refund and contact English River Pellets Inc. for further guidance.

For additional questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Affected Products

Product: MPP Super Pig Starter A, Medicated (50-lb. bags)

Model:

Product #331

V-304-3

Product: MPP Super Pig Starter B, Medicated (50-lb. bags and bulk)

Model:

Product #337

V-305-3

Product: MPP Super Pig Starter C, Medicated (50-lb. bags and bulk)

Model:

Product #342

V-306-3

Product: MPP Super Pig Starter D, Medicated (50-lb. bags)

Model:

Product #347

V-307-3

Product: MPP Super Pig Starter Premix (50-lb. bags and bulk)

Model:

Product #360

V-308-3

Product: Prestart 650 Base (50-lb. bags)

Model:

V-309-3

Product: MPP Super Pig Starter B (50-lb. bags)

Model:

Product #336

V-310-3

Product: MPP Super Pig Starter B, Medicated (Product #338)

Model:

V-311-3

Product: MPP Super Pig Starter C (50-lb. bags)

Model:

Product #341

V-312-3

Product: MPP Super Pig Starter D (50-lb. bags and bulk)

Model:

Product #346

V-313-3

Product: Bulk custom mix swine ration with Denagard 10 and CTC 50 meal

Model:

V-314-3

Product: Bulk custom mix swine ration with Neo Terra 10-5

Model:

V-315-3

Product: Bulk custom mix swine ration with ASP

Model:

V-316-3

Product: Bulk custom mix swine ration with Tylan 40

Model:

V-317-3

V-318-3

V-319-3

Product: Bulk custom mix swine ration with Mecadox

Model:

V-320-3

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 27083

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: English River Pellets Inc

Sold By: Faas Feed & Grain; Authorized agricultural distributors

Manufactured In: United States

Distributed To: Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota