Southern States Coop Inc: Sheep Mineral Feed Recalled for High Copper Levels and Sheep Deaths

Agency Publication Date: January 12, 2005

Summary

Southern States Coop Inc has recalled 176 bags (50 lbs each) of SSC-37-780400 Sheep Mineral feed supplement. The 'Free Choice' mineral supplement was found to contain dangerously high levels of copper, which has already contributed to multiple sheep deaths. This product was distributed through 19 retail accounts in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

Risk

High copper content in sheep feed is toxic to the animals and can cause acute copper poisoning, leading to liver damage and death. Multiple sheep fatalities have already been reported in connection with this specific batch of mineral supplement.

What You Should Do

Identify the affected product by looking for 50LB bags of 'SSC-37-780400 SHEEP MINERAL' supplement.
Immediately stop using this mineral feed and secure it in a location where sheep and other livestock cannot access it.
Check your purchase records to see if you bought this product from one of the 19 retail accounts in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia where it was distributed.
Return any remaining bags of the recalled sheep mineral to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Southern States Coop Inc at their Winchester, KY facility for further instructions.
Contact your veterinarian immediately if your sheep have consumed this mineral supplement or are showing signs of illness.
For additional questions or to report further incidents, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Return to place of purchase 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: SSC-37-780400 SHEEP MINERAL (50LB bag)

Model:

V-005-5

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 30003

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Southern States Coop Inc

Sold By: Retail accounts in KY, PA, and WV

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 176 bags

Distributed To: Kentucky, Pennsylvania, West Virginia

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify the affected product by looking for 50LB bags of 'SSC-37-780400 SHEEP MINERAL' supplement.

Immediately stop using this mineral feed and secure it in a location where sheep and other livestock cannot access it.

Check your purchase records to see if you bought this product from one of the 19 retail accounts in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia where it was distributed.

Return any remaining bags of the recalled sheep mineral to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Southern States Coop Inc at their Winchester, KY facility for further instructions.

Contact your veterinarian immediately if your sheep have consumed this mineral supplement or are showing signs of illness.

For additional questions or to report further incidents, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator at 1-888-463-6332.