Tender Mills, Inc.: Pig and Chick Feed Recalled for Expired Ingredients and Medication

Agency Publication Date: January 4, 2006

Summary

Tender Mills, Inc. is recalling approximately 1,013 bags of Pig Starter and Broiler Starter (Chick) feed sold in Puerto Rico. The manufacturer used expired feed components and expired medications in the production of these animal feeds, which may affect the nutritional quality and efficacy of the product. The recall affects 188 bags of 50-lb Pig Starter and 825 bags of 50-lb Broiler Starter.

Risk

The use of expired medication and feed ingredients can lead to reduced potency of necessary treatments and potentially compromised animal health due to degraded nutritional content.

What You Should Do

Identify your product by checking the labels for 'Pig Starter-Medicinado' (PIG PLAN 19% Protein) or 'Broiler Starter-Medicinado' (Broiler Plan) in 50-lb bags.
Check the recall numbers on your purchase documentation or packaging: V-018-6 for Pig Feed and V-019-6 for Chick Feed.
Immediately stop using the affected feed for your animals and secure any remaining bags to prevent further use.
Contact your veterinarian or animal health professional if your livestock or poultry show any signs of illness or if you have concerns about their health after consuming this feed.
Return any unused product to the direct retailer in Puerto Rico where it was purchased for a refund, or contact Tender Mills, Inc. directly for disposal instructions.
For additional questions or to report animal health concerns, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Return to the place of purchase for a refund.

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

Affected Products

Product: Pig Starter-Medicinado Tilosina/Sufametacina PIG PLAN 19% Protein (50 LBS.)

Model:

V-018-6

Product: Broiler Starter-Medicinado Monensina 90g/ton Bacitracina 25g/ton Broiler Plan (50 lbs.)

Model:

V-019-6

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 34169

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Tender Mills, Inc.

Sold By: direct retailers in Puerto Rico

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 2 products (188 bags of 50lbs each (manufactured 188 bags / 50lbs); 825 bags of 50 lbs. each (manufactured 1,022 bags 50 lbs.))

Distributed To: Puerto Rico

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify your product by checking the labels for 'Pig Starter-Medicinado' (PIG PLAN 19% Protein) or 'Broiler Starter-Medicinado' (Broiler Plan) in 50-lb bags.

Check the recall numbers on your purchase documentation or packaging: V-018-6 for Pig Feed and V-019-6 for Chick Feed.

Immediately stop using the affected feed for your animals and secure any remaining bags to prevent further use.

Contact your veterinarian or animal health professional if your livestock or poultry show any signs of illness or if you have concerns about their health after consuming this feed.

Return any unused product to the direct retailer in Puerto Rico where it was purchased for a refund, or contact Tender Mills, Inc. directly for disposal instructions.

For additional questions or to report animal health concerns, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.