Question 1

Is Accelerated Genetics Performance Plus 20-20 AM Calf MIlk Replacer ( A non-medicated calf milk replacer) recalled?

Accepted Answer

Milk Products, Inc. has recalled 292 bags (50 pounds each) of Accelerated Genetics Performance Plus 20-20 AM Calf Milk Replacer. This specific product is intended to be non-medicated, but testing confirmed it contains carryover amounts of the antibiotics Neomycin and Oxytetracycline. This recall affects only this specific non-medicated calf milk replacer shipped nationwide starting in December 2002.

Question 2

What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Identify your product by looking for 'Accelerated Genetics Performance Plus 20-20 AM Calf Milk Replacer' in 50-pound bags. Check the packaging for Recall Number V-004-4 to confirm if your specific bags are part of this affected lot. Immediately stop using this milk replacer to feed calves if it is from the affected 292-unit batch. Contact Milk Products, Inc. at their Chilton, Wisconsin facility (435 E Main St, Chilton, WI 53014) to discuss return or disposal instructions. Contact your veterinarian if you have concerns about calves that have already consumed the non-medicated replacer containing the carryover antibiotics. For additional information, you may contact the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-402-7002.

Question 3

How do I get a refund or replacement?

Accepted Answer

Contact your healthcare provider or the manufacturer for further instructions and potential refund

Milk Products, Inc.: Performance Plus 20-20 AM Calf Milk Replacer Recalled for Drug Carryover

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