Land O Lakes Purina LLC: Purina Forage Balancer Blocks Recalled for Elevated Urea Levels

Agency Publication Date: December 23, 2015

Summary

Land O Lakes Purina LLC is recalling 891 units of Purina Forage Balancer Block 3HL (33.3 lb. blocks) due to the potential for elevated urea levels. Urea is a common additive in animal feed, but excessive amounts can be toxic to livestock. These blocks were distributed to customers in Colorado, New Mexico, and Oklahoma and can be identified by Lot Number 4MAR12LUB1. Consumers should return any unused blocks to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The affected blocks may contain urea levels that exceed safe limits for livestock. Consuming forage blocks with elevated urea can lead to urea poisoning (non-protein nitrogen toxicity), which can cause rapid onset of tremors, respiratory distress, and potential death in animals.

What You Should Do

Immediately check your livestock feed inventory for Purina Forage Balancer Block 3HL 33.3 lb. blocks (Formula No. 3117; Item No. 0030224).
Look for Lot Number 4MAR12LUB1 printed on the product packaging or pallet documentation to confirm if your supply is part of the recall.
Stop using the affected blocks immediately and ensure livestock no longer have access to them.
Return the affected products to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
If you suspect your livestock have consumed the affected feed and are showing signs of illness, contact your veterinarian immediately.
For additional questions regarding this recall, contact the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Return for refund

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

Affected Products

Product: Purina Forage Balancer Block 3HL (33.3 lb.)

Model:

Formula No. 3117

Item No. 0030224

Lot Numbers:

4MAR12LUB1

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 70302

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Land O Lakes Purina LLC

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 891 blocks

Distributed To: Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma

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Summary

What You Should Do

Immediately check your livestock feed inventory for Purina Forage Balancer Block 3HL 33.3 lb. blocks (Formula No. 3117; Item No. 0030224).

Look for Lot Number 4MAR12LUB1 printed on the product packaging or pallet documentation to confirm if your supply is part of the recall.

Stop using the affected blocks immediately and ensure livestock no longer have access to them.

Return the affected products to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

If you suspect your livestock have consumed the affected feed and are showing signs of illness, contact your veterinarian immediately.

For additional questions regarding this recall, contact the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).