Kent Nutrition Group Inc: Kent 20 Lamb DQ45 Feed Recalled for Excess Copper Levels

Agency Publication Date: January 27, 2011

Summary

Kent Nutrition Group is recalling 245 units of Kent 20 Lamb DQ45 feed, which contains the active drug ingredient Decoquinate. This recall was issued after discovery of excessive amounts of copper in a specific lot of the feed. Consuming high levels of copper can be toxic to sheep and lambs and may lead to serious health issues or death. The affected product was distributed to customers in Indiana and Ohio.

Risk

Excess copper is highly toxic to sheep and lambs, unlike other livestock. Ingestion of this feed can cause copper poisoning, which may lead to severe liver damage and the destruction of red blood cells.

What You Should Do

Check your animal feed bags to see if they are 'Kent 20 Lamb DQ45' containing the active drug ingredient Decoquinate.
Look for lot number 810127 printed on the packaging to determine if your feed is part of this recall.
Stop using feed from this lot number immediately to prevent copper toxicity in your animals.
If your livestock have consumed this feed, monitor them for signs of illness and contact a veterinarian immediately.
Return any unused bags from lot 810127 to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact Kent Nutrition Group at their Muscatine, Iowa office for further instructions.
For additional questions or concerns, contact the FDA at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Return to the place of purchase for a full refund.

How to: Consumers should return the affected feed to the retailer where it was purchased for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Affected Products

Product: Kent 20 Lamb DQ45 (Active Drug Ingredient Decoquinate)

Model:

V-096-2011

Lot Numbers:

810127

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 55838

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Kent Nutrition Group Inc

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 245

Distributed To: Indiana, Ohio

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your animal feed bags to see if they are 'Kent 20 Lamb DQ45' containing the active drug ingredient Decoquinate.

Look for lot number 810127 printed on the packaging to determine if your feed is part of this recall.

Stop using feed from this lot number immediately to prevent copper toxicity in your animals.

If your livestock have consumed this feed, monitor them for signs of illness and contact a veterinarian immediately.

Return any unused bags from lot 810127 to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact Kent Nutrition Group at their Muscatine, Iowa office for further instructions.

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