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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Land O Lakes Purina LLC: Dakota Calf Starter 22% R40 Recalled for Elevated Monensin Levels

Agency Publication Date: June 10, 2016
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Summary

Approximately 6,040 pounds of Dakota Calf Starter 22% R40, a medicated dairy calf feed, has been recalled due to dangerously high levels of Monensin. This medication is typically used to control parasites in cattle, but excessive amounts are toxic and may have already resulted in calf deaths. The affected bulk feed was manufactured on November 10, 2015, and distributed exclusively in South Dakota.

Risk

Elevated levels of Monensin are toxic to cattle and can cause heart damage, respiratory distress, and death in calves. The firm has received reports indicating that this specific batch may have already caused calf mortality.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop feeding Dakota Calf Starter 22% R40 (Product Code RHRJ) to your livestock.
  2. Identify the affected product by checking your records for bulk feed delivered or manufactured on November 10, 2015. The manufacturing date and lot number are the same for this batch.
  3. Contact your veterinarian immediately if your calves have consumed this feed and are showing signs of distress or if you have experienced unexplained calf deaths.
  4. Contact Land O Lakes Purina LLC or your local distributor to arrange for the return or disposal of any remaining affected feed and to discuss a refund.
  5. For further information or to report additional concerns, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Contact healthcare provider and return product.

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

Affected Products

Product: Dakota Calf Starter 22% R40, Medicated, Type C Medicated Feed (Bulk)
Model:
RHRJ
Lot Numbers:
11/10/2015
Date Ranges: Manufactured 11/10/2015

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 72704
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Land O Lakes Purina LLC
Sold By: Purina Animal Nutrition LLC
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 6,040 lb.
Distributed To: South Dakota

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES · Raw API Response