Tembec BTLSR Inc.: A.MAS and Dresbond AC Recalled for Containing Melamine

Agency Publication Date: September 26, 2007

Summary

Tembec BTLSR Inc. has recalled approximately 9,773,920 pounds of A.MAS and Dresbond AC animal feed additives because they contain melamine, which is an unapproved food additive. The recall affects 618,200 pounds of A.MAS and over 9 million pounds of Dresbond AC. These products were manufactured in the United States and shipped to foreign customers in Mexico and Ecuador. Consumers and industrial users should immediately stop using these products and return them for a refund.

Risk

Melamine is a chemical that is not authorized for use in animal food. Its consumption can lead to kidney damage and the formation of crystals in the urinary tract in animals.

What You Should Do

Identify if you have the affected products by checking for these specific shipment names: A.MAS (associated with Recall #V-1094-2007) and Dresbond AC (associated with Recall #s V-1095-2007 or V-1096-2007).
Stop using and distributing these products immediately if they are in your inventory.
Return the affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Tembec BTLSR Inc. at 2112 Sylvan Ave, Toledo, Ohio for further instructions.
If animals have consumed the affected product and are showing signs of illness, contact a veterinarian immediately.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Full refund available for returned product.

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

Affected Products

Product: A.MAS (618,200 lbs)

Lot Numbers:

V-1094-2007

Product: Dresbond AC (4,577,860 lbs)

Lot Numbers:

V-1095-2007

Product: Dresbond AC (4,577,860 lbs)

Lot Numbers:

V-1096-2007

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 38050

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Tembec BTLSR Inc.

Sold By: Dresen Quimica, S.A. DE C.V.; Agripelca SA

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 3 products (618,200 lbs; 4,577,860 lbs; 4,577,860 lbs)

Distributed To: Nationwide

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 · Raw API Response

Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if you have the affected products by checking for these specific shipment names: A.MAS (associated with Recall #V-1094-2007) and Dresbond AC (associated with Recall #s V-1095-2007 or V-1096-2007).

Stop using and distributing these products immediately if they are in your inventory.

Return the affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Tembec BTLSR Inc. at 2112 Sylvan Ave, Toledo, Ohio for further instructions.

If animals have consumed the affected product and are showing signs of illness, contact a veterinarian immediately.

For additional questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-402-7002.