Fishbelt Feeds Inc: Various Catfish and Bass Feeds Recalled for Dioxin Contamination

Agency Publication Date: March 28, 2003

Summary

Fishbelt Feeds Inc. has recalled approximately 87,690 units (consisting of 14,615 tons of bulk feed and 2,080 50-pound bags) of various catfish and bass food products. Samples collected from the manufacturer were found to contain dioxin, a hazardous environmental pollutant. This recall affects several varieties of extruded, floating, and medicated fish feeds sold across eight states.

Risk

The feed is contaminated with dioxin, which can accumulate in the tissues of fish. If these fish are subsequently consumed by humans or other animals, it poses a potential long-term health risk as dioxins are toxic compounds that can cause reproductive and developmental problems, damage the immune system, and interfere with hormones.

What You Should Do

Check your inventory for FISHBELT FEEDS, INC. brand products, including 25% Extruded Catfish Food, 35% Fry/Fingerling Catfish Food (Medicated and Non-Medicated), 36% Hybrid Striped Bass Food, 28% Floating Catfish Food, and 32% APP Floating Catfish Food.
Verify the recall numbers on your purchase records or bulk shipping documents: V-025-3, V-026-3, V-027-3, V-028-3, V-029-3, or V-030-3.
Immediately stop using any affected bulk or bagged feed (50 lb bags) for aquaculture or animal feeding.
Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Fishbelt Feeds Inc. at their Moorhead, Mississippi facility for disposal and refund instructions.
For further information or to report concerns, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator or the FDA at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Full refund upon return.

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

Affected Products

Product: FISHBELT FEEDS, INC. 25% Extruded Catfish Food (bulk)

Model:

Recall #: V-025-3

Product: FISHBELT FEEDS, INC. 35% Fry/Fingerling Catfish Food Medicated (Romet-30) (bulk)

Model:

Recall #: V-026-3

Product: FISHBELT FEEDS, INC. 36% Hybrid Striped Bass Food (bulk)

Model:

Recall #: V-027-3

Product: FISHBELT FEEDS, INC. 28% Floating Catfish Food / 28% Floating Catfish Food EXP (bulk)

Model:

Recall #: V-028-3

Product: FISHBELT FEEDS, INC. 32% APP Floating Catfish Food (bulk) / 32% Floating Catfish Food (bulk and 50 lb-bagged feed) / 32% Floating Catfish Food EXP (bulk)

Model:

Recall #: V-029-3

Product: FISHBELT FEEDS, INC. 35% Fry/Fingerling Catfish Food (bulk and 50 lb-bagged feed)

Model:

Recall #: V-030-3

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 25719

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Fishbelt Feeds Inc

Sold By: Fishbelt Feeds Inc

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 6 products (14,615 tons of bulk feed and 52 tons of bagged feed (2,080/50 pound bags))

Distributed To: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, West Virginia

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Summary

Risk

What You Should Do

Check your inventory for FISHBELT FEEDS, INC. brand products, including 25% Extruded Catfish Food, 35% Fry/Fingerling Catfish Food (Medicated and Non-Medicated), 36% Hybrid Striped Bass Food, 28% Floating Catfish Food, and 32% APP Floating Catfish Food.

Verify the recall numbers on your purchase records or bulk shipping documents: V-025-3, V-026-3, V-027-3, V-028-3, V-029-3, or V-030-3.

Immediately stop using any affected bulk or bagged feed (50 lb bags) for aquaculture or animal feeding.

Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Fishbelt Feeds Inc. at their Moorhead, Mississippi facility for disposal and refund instructions.

For further information or to report concerns, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator or the FDA at 1-888-463-6332.

Affected Products

Product: FISHBELT FEEDS, INC. 25% Extruded Catfish Food (bulk)

Model:

Recall #: V-025-3

Product: FISHBELT FEEDS, INC. 35% Fry/Fingerling Catfish Food Medicated (Romet-30) (bulk)

Model:

Recall #: V-026-3

Product: FISHBELT FEEDS, INC. 36% Hybrid Striped Bass Food (bulk)

Model:

Recall #: V-027-3

Product: FISHBELT FEEDS, INC. 28% Floating Catfish Food / 28% Floating Catfish Food EXP (bulk)

Model:

Recall #: V-028-3

Product: FISHBELT FEEDS, INC. 32% APP Floating Catfish Food (bulk) / 32% Floating Catfish Food (bulk and 50 lb-bagged feed) / 32% Floating Catfish Food EXP (bulk)

Model:

Recall #: V-029-3

Product: FISHBELT FEEDS, INC. 35% Fry/Fingerling Catfish Food (bulk and 50 lb-bagged feed)

Model:

Recall #: V-030-3

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 25719

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Fishbelt Feeds Inc

Sold By: Fishbelt Feeds Inc

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 6 products (14,615 tons of bulk feed and 52 tons of bagged feed (2,080/50 pound bags))

Distributed To: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, West Virginia