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Pets & Animals/Pet Food

RIDLEY USA INC: Various Animal Feeds Recalled for Unapproved Herbicide Contamination

Agency Publication Date: March 6, 2020
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Summary

Approximately 26 tons (52,000 lbs) of various Easy Feed Organic animal feeds and Organic Ground Flaxseed are being recalled because an ingredient in the feeds may contain an unapproved herbicide. The recall affects poultry starters, layer feeds, goat feed, pig grower, and turkey feeds sold in 40-pound and 50-pound bags. These products were distributed in Colorado and Wyoming through various retail channels.

Risk

The feed contains an ingredient contaminated with an unapproved herbicide, which poses a risk to animal health and potential downstream safety concerns for animal products. No specific injuries or animal illnesses have been reported at this time.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your animal feed bags for the following product names: Easy Feed Organic Chick Starters, Layer 16% or 20%, No Corn No Soy Layer, Milk Goat Feed, Pig Grower/Finisher, Turkey & Gamebird Start-N-Grow, or Organic Ground Flaxseed.
  2. Verify if your product is affected by matching the Batch/Lot numbers printed on the packaging: B01607028, B01608323, B01613940, B01622457, B01611110, B01619799, B01610645, B01615037, B01606381, B01608324, B016111909, B01613942, B01617440, or 4P172M-300719-EC.
  3. Confirm the UPC codes on the back or side of the bag: 46590-00512, 46590-00510, 46590-00350, 46590-00509, 46590-00418, 46590-00427, 46590-00420, 46590-00357, 46590-00507, 46590-00346, or 46590-00331.
  4. Immediately stop using the affected feed and do not provide it to your poultry, goats, or swine.
  5. Return the affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Ridley USA Inc. at their Mankato, MN office for further instructions.
  6. For additional questions or to report concerns, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund upon return.

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

Affected Products

Product: Easy Feed Organic Chick Starters, Complete Poultry Starter Feed (40 lbs.)
Model:
Item 53266
V-0388-2020
UPC Codes:
4659000512
Lot Numbers:
B01607028
Product: Easy Feed Layer 16% w/Omega Pellet ORG, For Laying Poultry (40 lbs.)
Model:
Item 53269
V-0389-2020
UPC Codes:
4659000510
Lot Numbers:
B01608323
B01613940
B01622457
Product: Easy Feed Organic Layer 20% w/Omega Meal or Pellet ORG, Complete Poultry Feed (40 lbs.)
Model:
Item 53270
V-0390-2020
UPC Codes:
4659000350
4659000509
Lot Numbers:
B01611110
B01619799
Product: Easy Feed No Corn No Soy Layer 16% ORG, For Laying Poultry (40 lbs.)
Model:
Item 53272
V-0391-2020
UPC Codes:
4659000418
Lot Numbers:
B01610645
B01615037
Product: Easy Feed Organic No Soy Layer 16% w/OMEGA ORG, Complete Poultry Feed (40 lbs.)
Model:
Item 53273
V-0392-2020
UPC Codes:
4659000427
Lot Numbers:
B01606381
Product: Easy Feed Organic Milk Goat Feed ORG, Breeding and Lactating Goat Supplement (40 lbs.)
Model:
Item 53281
V-0393-2020
UPC Codes:
4659000420
Lot Numbers:
B01608324
Product: Easy Feed Organic Pig Grower/Finisher ORG, Complete Swine Grower/Finisher Diet (40 lbs.)
Model:
Item 53284
V-0394-2020
UPC Codes:
4659000357
Lot Numbers:
B01611909
Product: Easy Feed Organic Turkey & Gamebird Start-N-Grow ORG, Complete Turkey Grower (40 lbs.)
Model:
Item 53286
V-0395-2020
UPC Codes:
4659000507
Lot Numbers:
B01613942
Product: Easy Feed Organic Layer 16% Meal w/Omega ORG, Complete Poultry Feed (40 lbs.)
Model:
Item 56267
V-0396-2020
UPC Codes:
4659000346
Lot Numbers:
B01617440
Product: Organic Ground Flaxseed ORG (50 lbs.)
Model:
Item 53012
V-0397-2020
Lot Numbers:
4P172M-300719-EC

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 84962
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: RIDLEY USA INC
Sold By: retailers; distributors
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 10 products (26.03 tons total)
Distributed To: Colorado, Wyoming
Agency Last Updated: March 17, 2020

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