Frontier Feeds Company: Various Swine and Cattle Feeds Recalled Due to Elevated Dioxin Levels

Agency Publication Date: September 12, 2003

Summary

Frontier Feeds Company is recalling approximately 3,870 units of various swine and cattle feed products, including Frontier Feeds Pro-Line Sow and Beef Finisher 1804. The recall was initiated because a raw material ingredient, zinc oxide, was found to contain elevated levels of dioxin. These products were distributed to producers in Iowa in both 50-lb. bags and bulk quantities. Consumers should immediately stop using these specific feeds and contact Frontier Feeds for disposal instructions and a refund.

Risk

The feed contains elevated levels of dioxin, a toxic environmental pollutant that can accumulate in animal tissues and potentially enter the food chain, posing long-term health risks to animals and humans.

What You Should Do

Identify your product by checking the label for 'Manufactured by Frontier Feeds Co., Monticello, IA' and looking for the following names: Frontier Feeds Pro-Line Sow, Frontier Feeds Pro-Line - Bulk, Frontier Feeds Beef Finisher 1804, Frontier Feeds 40% Beef Balancer B600, or Bulk G & A Farms 32% Protein Beef Calf Starter/Grower.
Check your records or packaging to see if your product matches these recall numbers: V-296-3, V-297-3, V-298-3, V-299-3, or V-300-3.
Immediately stop using the affected feed and quarantine any remaining stock to ensure it is not fed to livestock.
Contact Frontier Feeds Company at 130 East 11th, Monticello, Iowa, or call their office to arrange for the return or disposal of the product and to receive a full refund.
For additional questions or to report animal health concerns, 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 or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

How to: Return the affected feed product to Frontier Feeds Company or the place of purchase for a full refund.

Affected Products

Product: Frontier Feeds Pro-Line Sow, Swine Base Mix (50-lb. bag or bulk)

Model:

V-296-3

Product: Frontier Feeds Pro-Line - Bulk, Swine Base Mix (50-lb. bag or bulk)

Model:

V-297-3

Product: Frontier Feeds Beef Finisher 1804, Beef Cattle Feedlot Mineral (50-lb. bag)

Model:

V-298-3

Product: Frontier Feeds 40% Beef Balancer B600 Cattle Concentrate (50-lb. bag or bulk)

Model:

V-299-3

Product: Bulk G & A Farms 32% Protein Beef Calf Starter/Grower Concentrate (Bulk)

Model:

V-300-3

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 27076

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Frontier Feeds Company

Sold By: Direct to producers; G & A Farms

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 5 products (The amt dist is a combination of this product and Frontier Feeds Pro-Line Sow-Bulk. The total dist is 1,823/50-lb. bags and 77.445 tons bulk product.; The amt. dist. is a combination of this product and Frontier Feeds Pro-Line Sow-Bulk. The total is 1,823/50-lb. bags and 77.445 tons bulk product.; 163/50-lb. bags; 55/50-lb. bags and 5.84 tons bulk; 5.67 tons bulk)

Distributed To: Iowa

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify your product by checking the label for 'Manufactured by Frontier Feeds Co., Monticello, IA' and looking for the following names: Frontier Feeds Pro-Line Sow, Frontier Feeds Pro-Line - Bulk, Frontier Feeds Beef Finisher 1804, Frontier Feeds 40% Beef Balancer B600, or Bulk G & A Farms 32% Protein Beef Calf Starter/Grower.

Check your records or packaging to see if your product matches these recall numbers: V-296-3, V-297-3, V-298-3, V-299-3, or V-300-3.

Immediately stop using the affected feed and quarantine any remaining stock to ensure it is not fed to livestock.

Contact Frontier Feeds Company at 130 East 11th, Monticello, Iowa, or call their office to arrange for the return or disposal of the product and to receive a full refund.

For additional questions or to report animal health concerns, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Affected Products

Product: Frontier Feeds Pro-Line Sow, Swine Base Mix (50-lb. bag or bulk)

Model:

V-296-3

Product: Frontier Feeds Pro-Line - Bulk, Swine Base Mix (50-lb. bag or bulk)

Model:

V-297-3

Product: Frontier Feeds Beef Finisher 1804, Beef Cattle Feedlot Mineral (50-lb. bag)

Model:

V-298-3

Product: Frontier Feeds 40% Beef Balancer B600 Cattle Concentrate (50-lb. bag or bulk)

Model:

V-299-3

Product: Bulk G & A Farms 32% Protein Beef Calf Starter/Grower Concentrate (Bulk)

Model:

V-300-3

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 27076

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Frontier Feeds Company

Sold By: Direct to producers; G & A Farms

Manufactured In: United States

Distributed To: Iowa