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Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Ginger Inc: Brine Shrimp Sinking Pellets Recalled for Unapproved Melamine Additive

Agency Publication Date: September 20, 2007
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Summary

Ginger Inc. has recalled approximately 280 units of Brine Shrimp Sinking Pellets, sold under the Ginger, Discovery Pet Brands, and Earl May brands, because the products contain melamine. Melamine is an unapproved additive in animal and fish feed that can lead to health issues in aquatic life. These fish food products were distributed in various sizes, ranging from 2.2 ounce jars to 50 lb. bags, across multiple states. Consumers who have purchased these pellets should stop using them immediately to protect their fish.

Risk

The fish feed contains melamine, a chemical additive not approved for animal or fish food. Ingestion of melamine can cause significant health risks to fish and other aquatic animals, potentially leading to kidney damage or other internal complications.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your fish food packaging for the following brand names: Ginger, Discovery Pet Brands, or Earl May Brand.
  2. Identify if you have the affected items by looking for Item Numbers: P956 (2.2 oz), P958 (4.5 oz jar or 10 lb bag), P959 (11 oz jar or 50 lb bag), BP959 (10 lb bag), A2491 (2.2 oz), or A2492 (5.5 oz).
  3. Verify the recall number on your product documentation or through the retailer: V-321-2007, V-322-2007, V-323-2007, V-324-2007, V-325-2007, V-326-2007, or V-327-2007.
  4. Stop using the recalled sinking pellets immediately and do not feed them to your fish or other aquatic animals.
  5. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Ginger Inc. at their Toledo, Ohio facility for further instructions regarding the disposal or return of the feed.
  6. For additional questions, contact the FDA's consumer complaint coordinator or the Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull 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: Ginger brand Brine Shrimp Sinking Pellets (2.2 ounce jar)
Model:
P956
V-321-2007
Product: Ginger Brine Shrimp Sinking Pellets (4.5 ounce jar)
Model:
P958
V-322-2007
Product: Ginger Brine Shrimp Sinking Pellets (10 lb. bag)
Model:
P958
V-322-2007
Product: Ginger Brine Shrimp Sinking Pellets (11 ounce jar)
Model:
P959
V-323-2007
Product: Ginger Brine Shrimp Sinking Pellets (50 lb. bag)
Model:
P959
V-323-2007
Product: Ginger Brine Shrimp Sinking Pellets (10 lb. bag)
Model:
BP959
V-324-2007
Product: Discovery Pet Brands Sinking Pellets with Brine Shrimp (2.2 ounce jar)
Model:
A2491
V-325-2007
Product: Discovery Pet Brands Sinking Pellets with Brine Shrimp (5.5 ounce jar)
Model:
A2492
V-326-2007
Product: Earl May Brand Sinking Pellets with Brine Shrimp (5.5 ounce jar)
Model:
A2492
V-327-2007

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 38053
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Ginger Inc
Sold By: Earl May; Discovery Pet Brands retailers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 4 products (66 containers; 169/4.5 ounce jars & 35/10 lb. bags; 10/11 ounce jars & 10/50 lb. bags.; 35/10 lb. bags)
Distributed To: Oregon, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, South Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, California, Vermont, North Carolina, Indiana, Iowa, Arkansas, Texas, Hawaii, Maine, Connecticut, Maryland, Florida, Montana, Louisiana

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 ยท Raw API Response