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Medium RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Farmers Elevator Co: Custom Steer and Cattle Feed Recalled for Prohibited Mammalian Protein

Agency Publication Date: October 7, 2004
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Summary

Approximately 80 1/2 tons of custom-made steer and cattle feed have been recalled because the product may contain protein derived from mammalian tissues. This specific type of protein is strictly prohibited in ruminant feed to prevent the spread of diseases. The affected feed was packaged in 100 lb. poly bags and distributed to 23 farms in Ohio; notably, the bags do not have any identifying labels.

Risk

The feed may contain mammalian-derived proteins that are banned in cattle diets to prevent the risk of transmitting bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) or other neurological conditions. While no illnesses have been reported, using prohibited animal proteins in ruminant feed poses a significant safety risk to livestock and the food supply chain.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you have custom-made steer or cattle feed purchased from Farmers Elevator Co in 100 lb. poly bags that lack any product labeling.
  2. Immediately stop using the affected feed for cattle or other ruminant animals.
  3. Return any unused portions of the 100 lb. bags to Farmers Elevator Co at 3837 State Route 66, Houston, Ohio, for a full refund.
  4. Contact Farmers Elevator Co directly at 937-295-2241 if you have questions regarding the disposal or return of the feed.
  5. For additional information or to report concerns, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator 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: Custom made steer/cattle feed (100 lb. poly bags)
Model:
Recall #: V-001-5
Date Ranges: Distributed around September 2004

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 30091
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Farmers Elevator Co
Sold By: Farmers Elevator Co; Direct to farm delivery
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 80 1/2 tons.
Distributed To: Ohio

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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 · Raw API Response