Southern States Seed & Farm: Gluten/Soyhull Blends Recalled for Fertilizer-Grade Urea Contamination

Agency Publication Date: April 9, 2010

Summary

Southern States Seed & Farm is recalling approximately 97.18 tons of gluten and soyhull blends because they were found to be contaminated with fertilizer-grade urea. This animal feed product was sold in bulk ton lots and distributed exclusively within the state of Kentucky. If you have purchased this bulk commodity feed, you should stop using it immediately and contact the manufacturer for further instructions regarding a refund.

Risk

The feed is contaminated with fertilizer-grade urea, which can be toxic to certain livestock and animals if ingested. High levels of urea in animal feed can lead to urea poisoning, causing respiratory distress, tremors, and potentially death.

What You Should Do

Identify if you have purchased Gluten/soyhulls blends sold in bulk 'ton lots' from Southern States Seed & Farm between December 2009 and early 2010.
Check your purchase records or invoices for Recall Number V-069-2010 to confirm your supply is part of the affected 97.18-ton batch sold in Kentucky.
Stop using the contaminated feed immediately and isolate it from your livestock to prevent accidental ingestion.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Southern States Seed & Farm at their Richmond, Virginia headquarters for further disposal and refund instructions.
If your animals have consumed this feed and show signs of illness, contact a veterinarian immediately.
For additional questions, contact the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Return to place of purchase for a refund.

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

Affected Products

Product: Gluten/soyhulls blends (97.18 tons)

Model:

Recall #: V-069-2010

Date Ranges: Sold on or before December 28, 2009

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 54262

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Southern States Seed & Farm

Sold By: Southern States Seed & Farm

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 97.18 tons

Distributed To: Kentucky

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if you have purchased Gluten/soyhulls blends sold in bulk 'ton lots' from Southern States Seed & Farm between December 2009 and early 2010.

Check your purchase records or invoices for Recall Number V-069-2010 to confirm your supply is part of the affected 97.18-ton batch sold in Kentucky.

Stop using the contaminated feed immediately and isolate it from your livestock to prevent accidental ingestion.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Southern States Seed & Farm at their Richmond, Virginia headquarters for further disposal and refund instructions.

If your animals have consumed this feed and show signs of illness, contact a veterinarian immediately.

For additional questions, contact the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).