MFA Agri Services: Ground #4 Stock Salt Recalled Due to Confirmed Animal Deaths

Agency Publication Date: September 30, 2016

Summary

MFA Agri Services has recalled 6 tons of Bulk grain bank-corn-10920#-Ground #4 Stock Salt because the feed was misbranded regarding its salt content. Consumption of this specific feed has been confirmed to cause animal deaths due to bloat. The affected product was distributed in Missouri in March 2016. If you have any of this feed remaining, you should immediately stop using it and return it for a refund.

Risk

The feed contains incorrect levels of salt that lead to bloat in livestock, a condition where gas becomes trapped in the animal's stomach. This condition has already resulted in confirmed animal fatalities.

What You Should Do

Immediately stop feeding Bulk grain bank-corn-10920#-Ground #4 Stock Salt to any animals.
Identify your product by checking for lot number 53246 on any remaining feed containers or purchase documentation.
Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact MFA Agri Services at their California, Missouri location for further instructions.
Contact your veterinarian immediately if your animals have consumed this feed and are showing signs of bloat or distress.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your region or the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

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

How to: Return the 6 tons of affected bulk grain bank corn salt mixture to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Affected Products

Product: Bulk grain bank-corn-10920#-Ground #4 Stock Salt (6 tons)

Lot Numbers:

53246

Date Ranges: sold around March 2016

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 73712

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: MFA Agri Services

Sold By: MFA Agri Services

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 6 tons

Distributed To: Missouri

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Immediately stop feeding Bulk grain bank-corn-10920#-Ground #4 Stock Salt to any animals.

Identify your product by checking for lot number 53246 on any remaining feed containers or purchase documentation.

Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact MFA Agri Services at their California, Missouri location for further instructions.

Contact your veterinarian immediately if your animals have consumed this feed and are showing signs of bloat or distress.

For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your region or the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.