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Pets & Animals/Pet Medications

PGG/HSC Feed Company, LLC: Start Right Medicated Pig Feed Recalled for Low Carbadox Levels

Agency Publication Date: February 25, 2019
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Summary

PGG/HSC Feed Company, LLC has recalled 60 bags (50 lbs each) of Start Right 18-30 MEC50 medicated pig feed. The recall was initiated because lab testing showed the level of the active drug ingredient, Carbadox, was only at 69% of what was claimed on the label, falling below the required specification of 75% to 125%. Because this is a medicated feed intended for starting swine, the incorrect dosage may result in ineffective treatment or prevention of the conditions the medication is intended to address. If you have this feed, you should stop using it and return it to your place of purchase for a refund.

Risk

The drug Carbadox is present at levels significantly lower than the required therapeutic dose, which can lead to inadequate disease control or prevention in young swine. This sub-therapeutic level of medication may result in poor animal health outcomes or the development of drug-resistant bacteria.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pig feed bags for the product name 'Start Right 18-30 MEC 50 MEDICATED For Starting Swine'.
  2. Look for the code 352988102318m217870 printed on the packaging, which includes the product number (3529), date code (102318), and specific lot number (M217870).
  3. Verify the UPC barcode number 6 53341 43330 5 is present on the bag.
  4. Immediately stop feeding the affected medicated feed to your swine.
  5. Return any unused portions of the 50 lb. bags to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact PGG/HSC Feed Company, LLC at their Hermiston, Oregon facility for further instructions.
  6. Contact a veterinarian if your swine show signs of illness or if you have concerns about their health after consuming this feed.
  7. For additional questions, you may contact the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Return to the place of purchase for a full refund.

How to: Consumers should return the affected 50 lb. bags to the retail location where they were purchased for a refund.

Affected Products

Product: Start Right 18-30 MEC50 Medicated Pig Feed (50 lb. bag)
Model:
3529
UPC Codes:
653341433305
Lot Numbers:
M217870
352988102318m217870
Date Ranges: 10/23/18

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 82191
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: PGG/HSC Feed Company, LLC
Sold By: authorized dealers; PGG/HSC Feed Company, LLC
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 60/50 lbs. bags
Distributed To: Idaho, Washington
Agency Last Updated: March 8, 2019

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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