Intermountain Farmers Association, Draper Mill: Uintah Show Pig Pellet Recalled Due to Excessive Manganese Levels

Agency Publication Date: April 12, 2011

Summary

Intermountain Farmers Association is recalling 6 tons of Vernal 17% Uintah Show Pig Pellet due to a manufacturing error that resulted in very high levels of manganese. The affected feed was distributed in Utah and intended for free-choice feeding as a complete ration for show pigs. Consumers should immediately stop using the feed and return any remaining product to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The feed contains excessively high levels of Manganese, which can be toxic to swine if ingested in these concentrations, potentially leading to adverse health effects or neurological issues in the animals.

What You Should Do

Check your feed bags for 'Vernal 17% Uintah Show Pig Pellet' with Code #83719 printed on the packaging or label.
Verify if the product was manufactured by Intermountain Farmers Association (Salt Lake City, UT 84130) and contains 'Manganese Sulfate' in the ingredients list.
Immediately stop feeding this specific batch of pellets to your pigs.
Return any unused portions of the 6 tons of affected feed to the place of purchase or contact Intermountain Farmers Association for a full refund.
If your animals have consumed this feed and show signs of illness, contact a veterinarian immediately.
For more information or additional questions, contact the FDA consumer complaint coordinator or the manufacturer directly.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Full refund for recalled pig feed.

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

Affected Products

Product: Vernal 17% Uintah Show Pig Pellet (6 tons)

Model:

Code #83719

V-118-2011

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 57934

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Intermountain Farmers Association, Draper Mill

Sold By: Intermountain Farmers Association; Draper Mill

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 6 tons

Distributed To: Utah

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your feed bags for 'Vernal 17% Uintah Show Pig Pellet' with Code #83719 printed on the packaging or label.

Verify if the product was manufactured by Intermountain Farmers Association (Salt Lake City, UT 84130) and contains 'Manganese Sulfate' in the ingredients list.

Immediately stop feeding this specific batch of pellets to your pigs.

Return any unused portions of the 6 tons of affected feed to the place of purchase or contact Intermountain Farmers Association for a full refund.

If your animals have consumed this feed and show signs of illness, contact a veterinarian immediately.

For more information or additional questions, contact the FDA consumer complaint coordinator or the manufacturer directly.