MFA Inc: Rabbit Feed Pellets Recalled for Excessive Salt Levels

Agency Publication Date: September 30, 2016

Summary

MFA Inc. is recalling approximately 29 units, including over 29 tons of bulk feed and nearly 1,900 bags (50 lbs each), of 16% Rabbit Pellets, 16% Rabbit Shield Pellets, and 17% Rabbit Pellets. The feed contains excessive levels of salt which can be harmful to rabbits. These products were sold through MFA retail stores in Missouri between March 2016 and the recall initiation date.

Risk

The feed contains salt levels that exceed the guaranteed analysis on the packaging. Consuming excessive salt can lead to salt toxicity in rabbits, causing severe dehydration, kidney issues, or potential death if not addressed.

What You Should Do

Locate your rabbit feed packaging and check the product name and lot numbers to see if they match the affected products.
For 16% Rabbit Pellets (50 lb bags or bulk), check for Bulk lot: 218666 or Bag lot: 213802.
For 16% Rabbit Shield Pellets (bulk only), check for lot number 218665.
For 17% Rabbit Pellets (50 lb bags or bulk), check for Bag lots: 213877, 214865, 216032, 216427, 217549 or Bulk lots: 213207, 213898, 214890, 217178, and 217243.
Immediately stop feeding the affected pellets to your rabbits and safely dispose of the remaining product.
Return any unused portions of the recalled feed to the MFA retail store where it was purchased for a full refund.
Contact your veterinarian if your rabbits have consumed this feed and are showing signs of illness or unusual thirst.
For further questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Full refund at place of purchase

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

Affected Products

Product: 16% Rabbit Pellet (50 lb bag or bulk)

Model:

V-536-2016

Lot Numbers:

218666

213802

Product: 16% Rabbit Shield Pellet (bulk)

Model:

V-537-2016

Lot Numbers:

218665

Product: 17% Rabbit Pellet (50 lb bag or bulk)

Model:

V-538-2016

Lot Numbers:

213877

214865

216032

216427

217549

213207

213898

214890

217178

217243

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 73573

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: MFA Inc

Sold By: MFA retail stores

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 3 products (2.05 tons of bulk and 80 50# bags; 4.15 tons of bulk; 23.18 tons of bulk and 1,783 50# bags.)

Distributed To: Missouri

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Summary

What You Should Do

Locate your rabbit feed packaging and check the product name and lot numbers to see if they match the affected products.

For 16% Rabbit Pellets (50 lb bags or bulk), check for Bulk lot: 218666 or Bag lot: 213802.

For 16% Rabbit Shield Pellets (bulk only), check for lot number 218665.

For 17% Rabbit Pellets (50 lb bags or bulk), check for Bag lots: 213877, 214865, 216032, 216427, 217549 or Bulk lots: 213207, 213898, 214890, 217178, and 217243.

Immediately stop feeding the affected pellets to your rabbits and safely dispose of the remaining product.

Return any unused portions of the recalled feed to the MFA retail store where it was purchased for a full refund.

Contact your veterinarian if your rabbits have consumed this feed and are showing signs of illness or unusual thirst.

For further questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator at 1-888-463-6332.

Affected Products

Product: 16% Rabbit Pellet (50 lb bag or bulk)

Model:

V-536-2016

Lot Numbers:

218666

213802

Product: 16% Rabbit Shield Pellet (bulk)

Model:

V-537-2016

Lot Numbers:

218665

Product: 17% Rabbit Pellet (50 lb bag or bulk)

Model:

V-538-2016

Lot Numbers:

213877

214865

216032

216427

217549

213207

213898

214890

217178

217243