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Medium RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Swiss Valley Ag Service: Various Animal Feeds Recalled for Elevated Dioxin Levels

Agency Publication Date: August 6, 2003
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Summary

Swiss Valley Ag Service is recalling 286 bags of various custom animal feeds, including Custom formula TW 2, Custom mix Sander Transition, and Custom beef cattle supplement for Z Bar. These products were manufactured using a raw zinc oxide material that contained elevated levels of dioxin, a toxic environmental pollutant. Approximately 196 bags of TW 2, 40 bags of Sander Transition, and 50 bags of Z Bar beef cattle supplement, all in 50-lb. sizes, are affected by this recall. Consumers should contact their veterinarian if their livestock shows signs of illness after consuming these feeds.

Risk

The feed contains elevated levels of dioxins, which are highly toxic compounds that can cause reproductive and developmental problems, damage the immune system, and interfere with hormones in animals. There is also a risk of these contaminants entering the human food chain through the consumption of meat or dairy from animals fed with these products.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you have the affected 50-lb. bags of feed by checking the product names: Custom formula TW 2 (Recall V-260-3), Custom mix Sander Transition (Recall V-261-3), or Custom beef cattle supplement for Z Bar (Recall V-262-3).
  2. Immediately stop using the affected feed for your cattle or livestock.
  3. Contact Swiss Valley Ag Service at their Hopkinton, Iowa location (3076 Hwy 38) to arrange for the return of any unused product and to discuss a refund.
  4. Consult a veterinarian if your animals have consumed the recalled feed and you have concerns about their health.
  5. For additional questions or to report concerns, contact the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Return to manufacturer for refund

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

Affected Products

Product: Custom formula TW 2 (50-lb. bags)
Model:
V-260-3
Product: Custom mix Sander Transition (50-lb. bags)
Model:
V-261-3
Product: Custom beef cattle supplement for Z Bar (50-lb. bags)
Model:
V-262-3

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 26833
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Swiss Valley Ag Service
Sold By: Swiss Valley Ag Service
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3 products (196/50-lb. bags; 40/50-lb. bags; 50/50-lb. bags)
Distributed To: Iowa

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response