Intermountain Farmers Association, Draper Mill: IFA Rabbit Pellets Recalled for Excess Vitamin D

Agency Publication Date: April 17, 2017

Summary

Approximately 248 tons of IFA Rabbit Pellets sold in 50 lb. bags have been recalled due to containing higher than acceptable levels of vitamin D. The affected products were manufactured between March 2016 and September 2016 and are marked with specific lot numbers and dates on a blue label. Consumers should stop using these pellets immediately and return any remaining product to their local IFA Country Store for a full refund.

Risk

Excessive intake of vitamin D in rabbits can lead to serious health issues, including calcium deposits in soft tissues like the kidneys and heart, potentially resulting in organ failure or death. No specific injuries have been reported in this data, but high levels of vitamin D are toxic to rabbits over time.

What You Should Do

Check your 50 lb. paper laminated poly woven bags of IFA Rabbit Pellets for a blue label on the side.
Look for item #1220 and a lot number containing '#1220' with a manufacture date printed between 03/15/16 and 09/15/16.
Verify if the product was manufactured between the specific dates of March 22, 2016, and September 01, 2016.
Stop feeding any affected rabbit pellets to your animals immediately.
Return any affected bags to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA) for further instructions.
Contact your veterinarian if your rabbits have consumed this product and show signs of illness, such as loss of appetite or lethargy.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your region or the FDA at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Full refund for returned product

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

Affected Products

Product: IFA Rabbit Pellets (50 lb.)

Model:

item #1220

Lot Numbers:

#1220

Date Ranges: March 15, 2016 - September 15, 2016

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 75859

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Intermountain Farmers Association, Draper Mill

Sold By: IFA Country Stores; Intermountain Farmers Association

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 248 ton

Distributed To: Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

Risk

What You Should Do

Check your 50 lb. paper laminated poly woven bags of IFA Rabbit Pellets for a blue label on the side.

Look for item #1220 and a lot number containing '#1220' with a manufacture date printed between 03/15/16 and 09/15/16.

Verify if the product was manufactured between the specific dates of March 22, 2016, and September 01, 2016.

Stop feeding any affected rabbit pellets to your animals immediately.

Return any affected bags to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA) for further instructions.

Contact your veterinarian if your rabbits have consumed this product and show signs of illness, such as loss of appetite or lethargy.

For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your region or the FDA at 1-888-463-6332.