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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Harrison Gypsum, LLC: Valu-Fil Calcium Sulfate Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: March 4, 2020
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Summary

Harrison Gypsum, LLC has recalled approximately 1,906,420 pounds of Valu-Fil 650 and Valu-Fil Coarse Grind calcium sulfate products due to potential contamination with Salmonella. These products are high-purity white gypsum used in veterinary applications and are sold in 50-pound bags, 2,000-pound bulk bags, and large pneumatic tanks. Consumers and facilities using these products should immediately check their inventory for the specific lot numbers affected to prevent potential illness in animals and handlers.

Risk

Salmonella is a pathogen that can cause serious illness in both animals consuming the product and humans who handle the contaminated material. Symptoms of infection can include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, which can be severe for young, elderly, or immunocompromised individuals.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your inventory for Valu-Fil 650 packaged in 50 lb. bags, 2,000 lb. bulk bags, or 44,000-55,000 lb. bulk pneumatic tanks with Lot numbers 1019 or 1119.
  2. Check your inventory for Valu-Fil Coarse Grind packaged in 50 lb. bags with Lot numbers CG1821 or CG1822.
  3. Immediately stop using any products identified with the matching lot numbers to prevent further risk of exposure.
  4. Return the affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Harrison Gypsum, LLC at their Bessie, Oklahoma facility for specific disposal and refund instructions.
  5. For additional information or questions regarding this recall, contact the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

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

How to: Return the contaminated product to the retailer where it was purchased for a refund, or contact Harrison Gypsum, LLC for guidance.

Affected Products

Product: Valu-Fil 650 (50 lbs. bags, 2000 lbs. bulk bags, or 44,000-55,000 lbs. pneumatic tanks)
Model:
V-0402-2020
Lot Numbers:
1019
1119
Product: Valu-Fil Coarse Grind (50 lbs. bags)
Model:
V-0402-2020
Lot Numbers:
CG1821
CG1822

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 84204
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Harrison Gypsum, LLC
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1,906,420 lbs.
Distributed To: Iowa, Wisconsin, Texas, Nebraska, Kansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, New Mexico
Agency Last Updated: March 26, 2020

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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.

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