Land O Lakes Purina LLC: Purina Test Diet Recalled for Toxic Levels of Ivermectin

Agency Publication Date: March 18, 2014

Summary

Land O Lakes Purina LLC has recalled one lot (approximately 3.065 kg) of PURINA TEST DIET: Mod PicoLab Mouse with 12 PPM Ivermectin due to an internal manufacturing error. The product contains significantly elevated levels of Ivermectin, which was discovered after a customer reported rodent deaths and a veterinarian diagnosed Ivermectin toxicity. This specific test diet was distributed to a warehouse in Texas and subsequently to the Oklahoma City Zoo.

Risk

The feed contains a dangerously high concentration of Ivermectin far exceeding the intended 12 ppm, which causes Ivermectin toxicity. This toxic level has already resulted in reported rodent mortality incidents.

What You Should Do

Locate the product packaging for PURINA TEST DIET: Mod PicoLab Mouse w/12 PPM Ivermectin (Product Code 5D5R).
Check the lot number printed on the packaging to see if it matches the affected lot: 13JUL19RTD1.
Immediately stop using this feed for any animals if the lot number matches 13JUL19RTD1.
Dispose of any remaining product from this specific lot or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
Contact your veterinarian or lab supervisor if any rodents under your care have consumed this feed and are showing signs of illness or if deaths have occurred.
For further information or to arrange a remedy, contact Land O Lakes Purina LLC directly at their Shoreview, Minnesota office.
For additional questions, contact the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Product return or refund

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

Affected Products

Product: PURINA TEST DIET: Mod PicoLab Mouse w/12 PPM Ivermectin (3.065 kg)

Model:

5D5R

V-058-2014

Lot Numbers:

13JUL19RTD1

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 65903

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Land O Lakes Purina LLC

Sold By: Lab Supply; Fort Worth Warehouse; Oklahoma City Zoo

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 3.065 kg

Distributed To: Texas, Oklahoma

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Locate the product packaging for PURINA TEST DIET: Mod PicoLab Mouse w/12 PPM Ivermectin (Product Code 5D5R).

Check the lot number printed on the packaging to see if it matches the affected lot: 13JUL19RTD1.

Immediately stop using this feed for any animals if the lot number matches 13JUL19RTD1.

Dispose of any remaining product from this specific lot or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

Contact your veterinarian or lab supervisor if any rodents under your care have consumed this feed and are showing signs of illness or if deaths have occurred.

For further information or to arrange a remedy, contact Land O Lakes Purina LLC directly at their Shoreview, Minnesota office.

For additional questions, contact the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-402-7002.