Tennessee Farmers Cooperative: Co-op Sweet Horse Feed Recalled for Trace Levels of Monensin

Agency Publication Date: March 2, 2006

Summary

Tennessee Farmers Cooperative is recalling 524 bags of Co-op 11% Sweet Horse Feed Coarse (50 lb bags) because the feed was found to contain trace levels of monensin. Monensin is a medication used in cattle feed that can be toxic to horses even in small amounts, though the levels found in this specific batch are not considered a health threat to horses. This voluntary recall affects products distributed in Tennessee and North Carolina starting in November 2005.

Risk

Although the trace levels detected are not considered an immediate health threat, monensin is highly toxic to horses and can cause permanent heart damage or death if consumed in significant quantities. This recall was initiated as a precautionary measure to ensure animal safety.

What You Should Do

Locate your horse feed packaging and check for the product name 'Co-op 11% Sweet Horse Feed Coarse' in 50-pound net weight bags.
Verify if your product is affected by checking for Recall Number V-062-6 on your purchase records or packaging.
If you have this specific product, stop feeding it to your horses immediately to avoid any potential exposure to monensin.
Return any remaining bags of the recalled feed to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Tennessee Farmers Cooperative for further instructions.
Contact your veterinarian if you have concerns about your horse's health or if they have consumed the recalled feed.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Return for refund

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

Affected Products

Product: Co-op 11% Sweet Horse Feed Coarse (50 lbs.)

Model:

V-062-6

Date Ranges: Sold starting November 23, 2005

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 34565

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Tennessee Farmers Cooperative

Sold By: Tennessee Farmers Cooperative; Co-op

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 524 50 pound bags

Distributed To: Tennessee, North Carolina

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Locate your horse feed packaging and check for the product name 'Co-op 11% Sweet Horse Feed Coarse' in 50-pound net weight bags.

Verify if your product is affected by checking for Recall Number V-062-6 on your purchase records or packaging.

If you have this specific product, stop feeding it to your horses immediately to avoid any potential exposure to monensin.

Return any remaining bags of the recalled feed to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Tennessee Farmers Cooperative for further instructions.

Contact your veterinarian if you have concerns about your horse's health or if they have consumed the recalled feed.

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