Poulin Grain, Inc.: Pig Starter Crumbles Recalled for Expired Antibiotic Content

Agency Publication Date: March 29, 2003

Summary

Poulin Grain, Inc. is recalling 91 bags of Pig Starter Crumbles Type B Medicated Feed because they were manufactured using an expired antibiotic. Approximately 91 bags, each weighing 50 pounds, are affected by this recall. The use of expired medications in animal feed can lead to reduced drug potency, which may fail to treat or prevent infections in livestock as intended. This product was distributed to customers in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Consumers who have purchased this medicated feed should contact their veterinarian or the manufacturer for guidance on what to do with the product.

Risk

The expired antibiotic in the medicated feed may have lost its effectiveness, potentially leaving young pigs unprotected against bacterial infections or failing to treat existing conditions. No specific animal illnesses have been reported, but the lack of therapeutic efficacy poses a risk to the health of the livestock.

What You Should Do

Locate your animal feed bags and check for the label 'Pig Starter Crumbles Type B Medicated Feed' in 50 lb. net weight bags.
Identify the recall number V-177-3 associated with this specific batch of Poulin Grain feed.
If you have this medicated feed, stop using it immediately and contact your veterinarian to discuss alternative treatment or feeding options for your livestock.
Contact Poulin Grain, Inc. at their Newport, Vermont location (24 Railroad Square, Newport, VT 05855) or reach out to the retailer where you purchased the feed to inquire about a refund and disposal instructions.
Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
For additional questions, contact the FDA consumer complaint coordinator or the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Manufacturer refund

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

Affected Products

Product: Pig Starter Crumbles Type B Medicated Feed (50 Lbs.)

Model:

Recall #: V-177-3

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 25855

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Poulin Grain, Inc.

Sold By: Poulin Grain, Inc.

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 91/50 lb. bags

Distributed To: Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

Risk

What You Should Do

Locate your animal feed bags and check for the label 'Pig Starter Crumbles Type B Medicated Feed' in 50 lb. net weight bags.

Identify the recall number V-177-3 associated with this specific batch of Poulin Grain feed.

If you have this medicated feed, stop using it immediately and contact your veterinarian to discuss alternative treatment or feeding options for your livestock.

Contact Poulin Grain, Inc. at their Newport, Vermont location (24 Railroad Square, Newport, VT 05855) or reach out to the retailer where you purchased the feed to inquire about a refund and disposal instructions.

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

For additional questions, contact the FDA consumer complaint coordinator or the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-888-463-6332.