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Scotts Miracle Gro: Wild Bird and Wildlife Foods Recalled for Improper Pesticide Labeling

Agency Publication Date: May 23, 2008
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Summary

Scotts Miracle Gro is recalling approximately 24.5 million units of various wild bird and wildlife food products, including Morning Song, Royal Wing, and Scotts brands. These animal foods were treated with pesticides that did not have the required instructions for use on wild bird or wildlife products, or on specific grain components within the mixtures. Consumers should check their bird seed and suet products for the specific brands and recall numbers listed below. These products were sold in several states, including California, Michigan, and New York, and should be returned for a full refund.

Risk

The bird and wildlife foods were treated with pesticides that lacked the necessary safety labeling for use on stored grain mixtures intended for wild animals. This improper labeling means the products may contain pesticide residues not approved for these specific animal food applications, posing a potential risk to the health of non-domestic birds and other wildlife.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your wild bird and wildlife food packaging for the following brands: Morning Song, Scotts, Royal Wing, Purina Birdlovers' Blend, Publix, Nutriplan, or Shoppers Value.
  2. Match your specific product and package size against the extensive list of recalled items, which include Morning Song Year-Round Wild Bird Food (10LB to 55LB sizes), Royal Wing Woodpecker Suet (12CT), and Morning Song Woodpecker Snack (2LB).
  3. Verify the recall number (V-162-2008 through V-206-2008) associated with your specific product variety to confirm it is part of this recall.
  4. Immediately stop using the affected bird seed, suet, or pressed seed snacks and keep them out of reach of wildlife and pets.
  5. Return the unused portion of the recalled product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Scotts Miracle Gro for further instructions.
  6. For additional questions or information, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator at the agency's hotline: 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Return to place of purchase for a full refund.

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

Affected Products

Product: Morning Song Raisin Crunch Suet (11.75oz/12 and 11.75oz/24)
Model:
V-162-2008
Product: Scotts Multi-Bird Suet with Fruit and Nuts (11.75 oz/12)
Model:
V-162-2008
Product: Morning Song Safflower (7LB/33, 7LB/6, 20LB, 50LB)
Model:
V-163-2008
Product: Morning Song Safflower Snack (1.7LB)
Model:
V-164-2008
Product: Morning Song Sunflower Suet (9 oz/12)
Model:
V-165-2008
Product: Morning Song Songbird food (7LB/5 CDN, 7LB/5, 14LB/3 CDN, 14LB/3)
Model:
V-166-2008
Product: Morning Song Songbird Garden Box (35LB)
Model:
V-167-2008
Product: Morning Song Songbird Sock (8 oz/10)
Model:
V-168-2008
Product: Morning Song Snack and Basket Combo/2
Model:
V-169-2008
Product: Morning Song Snack-MMM's (13 oz/4)
Model:
V-169-2008
Product: Morning Song Woodpecker Bar & Basket/6
Model:
V-169-2008
Product: Morning Song Woodpecker Snack (2LB/4)
Model:
V-169-2008
Product: Morning Song Woodpecker Mini Snack (7.5 oz/12)
Model:
V-169-2008
Product: Scotts Woodpecker Snack (2LB/4)
Model:
V-169-2008
Product: Morning Song Squirrel & Critter food (5LB/10, 10LB/5, 20LB/3)
Model:
V-170-2008
Product: Morning Song Squirrel & Critter Snack (2.2LB/4)
Model:
V-171-2008
Product: Morning Song Super Finch Bar (14 oz/6)
Model:
V-172-2008
Product: Morning Song Super Finch Food (5LB/8, 10LB/4)
Model:
V-173-2008
Product: Smith & Hawken Super Finch Jug
Model:
V-173-2008
Product: Morning Song Super Finch Snack (4LB/2)
Model:
V-174-2008
Product: Morning Song Supreme Basket (20LB)
Model:
V-175-2008
Product: Morning Song Trail Mix (5LB/8, 5LB/50, 9LB/4)
Model:
V-176-2008
Product: Morning Song Variety Suet (3PK/4 CDN, 15 pack)
Model:
V-177-2008
Product: Morning Song Woodpecker food (4LB/10)
Model:
V-178-2008
Product: Morning Song Woodpecker Suet (24Ct, 3PK/4, 9.5 oz/12, 9.5 oz/24)
Model:
V-179-2008
Product: Scotts Woodpecker Suet (9.5 oz/12)
Model:
V-179-2008
Product: Morning Song White Millet (10LB/5)
Model:
V-180-2008
Product: Morning Song Wild Bird Bell (16 oz/12, 6PK/4)
Model:
V-181-2008
Product: Morning Song Wild Bird Snack (2LB/4)
Model:
V-181-2008
Product: Morning Song Wild Bird Mini-Snack (9 oz/12)
Model:
V-181-2008
Product: Morning Song Wild Finch Food (3LB/14, 8LB/6, 10LB/5)
Model:
V-182-2008
Product: Morning Song Year-Round Wild Bird Food (10LB/5, 25LB, 30LB, 50LB, 55LB)
Model:
V-183-2008
Product: Nutriplan Wild Bird Food (5LB/10, 10LB/5, 20LB)
Model:
V-184-2008
Product: Peanut Pickouts (50LB)
Model:
V-185-2008
Product: Publix Red Bird food (7LB/5)
Model:
V-186-2008
Product: Publix Wild Bird Food (5LB/10, 10LB/5, 20LB/3)
Model:
V-187-2008
Product: Purina Birdlovers' Blend (25LB, 50LB)
Model:
V-188-2008
Product: Purina Regional Recipe (25LB, 50LB)
Model:
V-189-2008
Product: Royal Wing Birdlovers Suet (12CT)
Model:
V-190-2008
Product: Royal Wing Berry Suet (12CT)
Model:
V-191-2008
Product: Royal Wing Peanut Suet (12CT)
Model:
V-192-2008
Product: Royal Wing Raisin Suet
Model:
V-193-2008
Product: Royal Wing Sunflower Suet
Model:
V-194-2008
Product: Royal Wing Woodpecker Suet (12CT)
Model:
V-195-2008
Product: Scotts Gourmet Finch Blend (5LB/6)
Model:
V-196-2008
Product: Scotts Seed Fruit & Berry (5LB/6)
Model:
V-197-2008
Product: Scotts No-Mess Patio Blend (5.5LB/6, 24LB/1, 11LB/4)
Model:
V-198-2008
Product: Scotts Songbird Selection No-Mess Patio food (11LB/4)
Model:
V-199-2008
Product: Scotts Songbird Selection Finch & Small Songbirds (5LB/6, 6LB/5, 10LB/4, 12LB/4)
Model:
V-200-2008
Product: Scotts Songbird Selections Multi-Bird (5LB/44, 5LB/6, 6LB/6, 10LB/4, 12LB/4, 18LB/3)
Model:
V-201-2008
Product: Scotts Songbird Selections Multi-Bird Fruit & Nut (5LB/6, 6LB/6, 10LB/4, 12LB/4)
Model:
V-202-2008
Product: Scotts Songbird Selections No-Mess Patio (5.5LB/6, 6.5LB/6, 13LB/4)
Model:
V-203-2008
Product: Scotts Ultimate Songbird (5LB/6, 10LB/4)
Model:
V-204-2008
Product: Shoppers Value Wild Bird Food (20LB)
Model:
V-205-2008
Product: Squirrel-Free Wild Bird Food (8LB/4)
Model:
V-206-2008

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 47784
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Scotts Miracle Gro
Sold By: Publix; Smith & Hawken; retail customers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 45 products (261,525 units; 405,843 units; 34,596 units; 36,597 units; 286,066 units; 1,350,872; 528 units; 2,869,075; 339,255 units; 59,900 Units; 536,396 units; 315,318 units; 12,025 units; 8,541; 478,914 units; 36,597 units; 19,957; 1,907,934; 1,070 units; 365,645; 386,609; 6,758,944 units; 218,287 units; 944444; 364,265 units; 1,574,745 units; 57,153 units; 19,579 units; 354,328; 449,320; 532,336; 356,428; 391,516; 1,158,580; 90,359 units; 101,343 units; 74,814 units; 1000016; 28,345 units; 53,368 units; 37, 058 units; 94,732 *; 207,402 units; 25, 792 units; 15,773 units)
Distributed To: California, Minnesota, North Carolina, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Texas, Illinois, Iowa, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Missouri

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