Renaissance Nutrition, Inc.: Dan Nelson Dairy Pre-mix R Recalled for Toxic Levels of Monensin

Agency Publication Date: September 19, 2014

Summary

Approximately 39 bags of Dan Nelson Dairy Pre-mix R, a custom dairy mineral supplement, have been recalled due to dangerously high levels of monensin. Testing revealed the pre-mix contained 26,000 grams of monensin per ton, which is significantly higher than the intended 800 grams per ton. Consumers who purchased this specific custom blend in Wisconsin should immediately stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

Monensin is a medication used in cattle feed, but at these extremely high concentrations, it is toxic and can cause serious illness or death in dairy cows. Consuming excessive monensin can lead to heart damage, respiratory distress, and muscle weakness in livestock.

What You Should Do

Identify the affected product by checking the product tag for 'Dan Nelson Dairy Pre-mix R' with product number #WIK361.
Verify the lot number on the product tag is 21413J to confirm your supplement is part of the recall.
Stop feeding this specific dairy mineral pre-mix to your livestock immediately to prevent monensin poisoning.
Return any remaining bags of this pre-mix to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Renaissance Nutrition, Inc. at their Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania location.
If your livestock show signs of distress, such as difficulty breathing or weakness, contact your veterinarian immediately and inform them of the potential monensin exposure.
For additional questions or information regarding this recall, contact the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine or the general FDA hotline at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Return for refund

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

Affected Products

Product: Dan Nelson Dairy Pre-mix R (39 bags)

Model:

WIK361

Lot Numbers:

21413J

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 66690

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Renaissance Nutrition, Inc.

Sold By: Renaissance Nutrition, Inc.

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 39 bags

Distributed To: Wisconsin

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify the affected product by checking the product tag for 'Dan Nelson Dairy Pre-mix R' with product number #WIK361.

Verify the lot number on the product tag is 21413J to confirm your supplement is part of the recall.

Stop feeding this specific dairy mineral pre-mix to your livestock immediately to prevent monensin poisoning.

Return any remaining bags of this pre-mix to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Renaissance Nutrition, Inc. at their Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania location.

If your livestock show signs of distress, such as difficulty breathing or weakness, contact your veterinarian immediately and inform them of the potential monensin exposure.

For additional questions or information regarding this recall, contact the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine or the general FDA hotline at 1-888-463-6332.