Medications & Supplements/Veterinary Medicines

I.L. Richer Co., Inc.: Medicated Bulk Animal Feeds Recalled for Missing Directions for Use

Agency Publication Date: February 7, 2006

Summary

I.L. Richer Co., Inc. has recalled approximately 32 tons of seven different medicated bulk animal feeds, including Pohl - Eckel Bros 18% Hfr Pel and Hewitt - 35% Pre-Mix Pel. These products contain the medication Lasalocid (Bovatec) but were distributed without the required labels that provide essential directions for use. Without these instructions, there is a risk that the feed could be administered incorrectly to livestock. These feeds were distributed to six dairy farms and one feed mill in central New York.

Risk

The absence of directions for use on the product label means that livestock owners may not have the necessary information to administer the medication at the correct dosage or frequency. This could lead to improper treatment of animals and potential health risks to the livestock.

What You Should Do

Identify if you have any of the affected medicated bulk feeds by checking your delivery receipts or container labels for names such as Pohl - Eckel Bros 18% Hfr Pel, Pohls - Vaill M. 18% Calf Pel, Pohl's Finndale 18% Calf Pel, Guzik W. & J. 23% Heifer ML, LFC-Drexler 18% Heifer Pel, Cook M. RC 18% Pel W/Bov, or Hewitt - 35% Pre-Mix Pel W/Bovatec.
Check for the following recall numbers on your documentation: V-051-6, V-052-6, V-053-6, V-054-6, V-055-6, V-056-6, or V-057-6.
If you have an affected product, contact I.L. Richer Co., Inc. immediately to obtain the missing directions for use before further administration to livestock.
Contact your veterinarian for guidance regarding any animal health concerns related to the use of these feeds.
Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact the manufacturer at their Sangerfield, New York office for further instructions.
For additional questions, contact the FDA at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

How to: Contact your veterinarian or pharmacist for guidance regarding the health of your livestock. Return any unused bulk feed to I.L. Richer Co., Inc. for a refund.

Affected Products

Product: Pohl - Eckel Bros 18% Hfr Pel (6 tons)

Model:

V-051-6

Product: Pohls - Vaill M. 18% Calf Pel (7 tons)

Model:

V-052-6

Date Ranges: 9/28/04

Product: Pohl's Finndale 18% Calf Pel (3 tons)

Model:

V-053-6

Date Ranges: 11/18/05

Product: Guzik W. & J. 23% Heifer ML (1 ton)

Model:

V-054-6

Product: LFC-Drexler 18% Heifer Pel (3 tons)

Model:

V-055-6

Date Ranges: 3/25/05

Product: Cook M. RC 18% Pel W/Bov (7 tons)

Model:

V-056-6

Product: Hewitt - 35% Pre-Mix Pel W/Bovatec (5 tons)

Model:

V-057-6

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 34476

Status: Active

Manufacturer: I.L. Richer Co., Inc.

Sold By: Six dairy farms; One feed mill

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 7 products (6 tons; 7 tons; 3 tons; 1 ton; 3 tons; 7 tons; 5 tons)

Distributed To: New York

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

Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if you have any of the affected medicated bulk feeds by checking your delivery receipts or container labels for names such as Pohl - Eckel Bros 18% Hfr Pel, Pohls - Vaill M. 18% Calf Pel, Pohl's Finndale 18% Calf Pel, Guzik W. & J. 23% Heifer ML, LFC-Drexler 18% Heifer Pel, Cook M. RC 18% Pel W/Bov, or Hewitt - 35% Pre-Mix Pel W/Bovatec.

Check for the following recall numbers on your documentation: V-051-6, V-052-6, V-053-6, V-054-6, V-055-6, V-056-6, or V-057-6.

If you have an affected product, contact I.L. Richer Co., Inc. immediately to obtain the missing directions for use before further administration to livestock.

Contact your veterinarian for guidance regarding any animal health concerns related to the use of these feeds.

Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact the manufacturer at their Sangerfield, New York office for further instructions.

For additional questions, contact the FDA at 1-888-463-6332.

Affected Products

Product: Pohl - Eckel Bros 18% Hfr Pel (6 tons)

Model:

V-051-6

Product: Pohls - Vaill M. 18% Calf Pel (7 tons)

Model:

V-052-6

Date Ranges: 9/28/04

Product: Pohl's Finndale 18% Calf Pel (3 tons)

Model:

V-053-6

Date Ranges: 11/18/05

Product: Guzik W. & J. 23% Heifer ML (1 ton)

Model:

V-054-6

Product: LFC-Drexler 18% Heifer Pel (3 tons)

Model:

V-055-6

Date Ranges: 3/25/05

Product: Cook M. RC 18% Pel W/Bov (7 tons)

Model:

V-056-6

Product: Hewitt - 35% Pre-Mix Pel W/Bovatec (5 tons)

Model:

V-057-6