Steve Pritchett Farms LLC: Frozen Mice Recalled for Possible Human LCMV Exposure

Agency Publication Date: September 7, 2012

Summary

Steve Pritchett Farms LLC has voluntarily recalled its frozen mice products because they may be contaminated with Lymphocytic Choriomenengitis Virus (LCMV). Humans can be exposed to this virus simply by handling the frozen mice, which are commonly used as animal feed. The mice are packaged in ziplock bags that identify the type of mouse and the quantity, though no specific batch codes were provided. Consumers who purchased these products should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

Handling these contaminated mice can lead to human exposure to Lymphocytic Choriomenengitis Virus (LCMV), a rodent-borne viral infectious disease that can cause flu-like symptoms and, in severe cases, neurological issues or complications for pregnant women.

What You Should Do

Check your freezer for frozen mice packaged in ziplock bags from Steve Pritchett Farms LLC.
Identify the product by looking for packaging that shows the type of mice and the quantity; note that there are no specific lot codes or serial numbers on these bags.
Stop handling or using these frozen mice immediately to avoid potential viral exposure.
Return the affected product to the place of purchase to receive a full refund.
If you have already handled these products and feel ill, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance.
For additional questions, contact the FDA consumer complaint coordinator or the manufacturer, Steve Pritchett Farms LLC, at their Henderson, Kentucky location.
Contact the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332) for further assistance.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Full refund at place of purchase.

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

Affected Products

Product: Frozen mice in ziplock bags

Model:

V-210-2012

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 62914

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Steve Pritchett Farms LLC

Sold By: specialty retailers

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: Unknown

Distributed To: Indiana

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your freezer for frozen mice packaged in ziplock bags from Steve Pritchett Farms LLC.

Identify the product by looking for packaging that shows the type of mice and the quantity; note that there are no specific lot codes or serial numbers on these bags.

Stop handling or using these frozen mice immediately to avoid potential viral exposure.

Return the affected product to the place of purchase to receive a full refund.

If you have already handled these products and feel ill, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance.

For additional questions, contact the FDA consumer complaint coordinator or the manufacturer, Steve Pritchett Farms LLC, at their Henderson, Kentucky location.

Contact the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332) for further assistance.