Go Backs
HomeCategoriesStatesCheck Your Home
Go Backs

Track product recalls and safety alerts from CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, and USDA. Stay informed and keep your family safe.

Browse

  • Categories
  • States
  • Check Your Home
  • Risk Levels

Agencies

  • CPSC
  • FDA Food
  • FDA Drug
  • FDA Device
  • FDA Veterinary
  • NHTSA
  • USDA

Company

  • About
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy

Recall data is sourced from official U.S. government agencies (CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, USDA) and processed using AI to improve readability. This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Always refer to the original agency notice for authoritative information.

© 2026 Go Backs. All rights reserved.

Medium RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Farmers Elevator Co: Custom Sheep and Goat Feed Recalled for Prohibited Mammalian Protein

Agency Publication Date: October 7, 2004
Share:
Sign in to monitor this recall

Summary

Approximately 8 tons of custom-made sheep and goat feed have been recalled because the product may contain protein derived from mammalian tissues. This type of protein is strictly prohibited in feed for ruminant animals like sheep and goats to prevent the spread of animal diseases. The affected feed was packaged in 100-pound poly bags and distributed to eight farms in Ohio. Because the bags contain no labeling or identifying marks, owners should verify their purchase history with the manufacturer to confirm if their feed is part of this recall.

Risk

Feeding mammalian protein to ruminants is a violation of federal safety regulations designed to prevent the spread of animal diseases such as Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). This contamination poses a potential health risk to the livestock and the safety of the agricultural food chain.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you have purchased custom-made sheep or goat feed from Farmers Elevator Co located in Houston, Ohio.
  2. Check for 100-pound poly bags that do not have any printed labels, tags, or identification markings.
  3. Stop feeding this specific batch of feed to your sheep, goats, or any other ruminant animals immediately.
  4. Contact Farmers Elevator Co at 3837 State Route 66, Houston, Ohio, 45333 to arrange for the return and proper disposal of the affected product.
  5. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  6. For additional questions or to report animal health concerns, contact the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Full refund for returned feed.

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

Affected Products

Product: Custom Made Sheep and Goat Feed (100 lb. poly bags)
Model:
V-002-5
Date Ranges: Sold on or around September 2004

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 30092
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Farmers Elevator Co
Sold By: Farmers Elevator Co
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: Approximately 8 tons.
Distributed To: Ohio

Were You Affected by This Recall?

If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.

Find an Attorney

This is general information, not legal advice. Go Backs is not a law firm and does not provide legal services.

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