The Scoular Grain Company: Fish Meal Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: November 28, 2016

Summary

The Scoular Grain Company is recalling approximately 800 pounds of IPC 600 - Fish Meal after a customer's test results confirmed the presence of Salmonella. The recall affects 50 lb (22.68kg) bags distributed specifically in Wisconsin. Salmonella can cause serious illness in animals consuming the meal and poses a risk to humans who handle the contaminated product without proper hygiene. Consumers who have purchased this fish meal should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

Salmonella is a pathogen that can cause severe gastrointestinal illness and infections in both animals and the humans who handle the animal feed. There is a risk of cross-contamination to surfaces or other feed products if the contaminated meal is used or handled.

What You Should Do

Identify if you have the affected product by checking the label for 'IPC 600 - Fish Meal' in 50 lb (22.68kg) bags with Lot Number 19489.
Check the manufacturer origin on the packaging to see if it lists Gateway Co-Packing, 901 Kingshighway, Washington Park, IL 62204.
Stop using the fish meal immediately if it matches the lot number 19489.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact The Scoular Grain Company at their Minneapolis office at 250 Marquette Ave Ste 1050, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1877 for further instructions.
Wash your hands thoroughly and sanitize any containers or surfaces that may have come into contact with the contaminated fish meal.
For additional questions, contact the FDA consumer complaint coordinator or the agency hotline at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Return to the place of purchase for a full refund

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

Affected Products

Product: IPC 600 - Fish Meal (50 lb)

Model:

Recall #: V-0029-2017

Lot Numbers:

19489

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 75007

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: The Scoular Grain Company

Sold By: The Scoular Grain Company

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 800 lbs

Distributed To: Wisconsin

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if you have the affected product by checking the label for 'IPC 600 - Fish Meal' in 50 lb (22.68kg) bags with Lot Number 19489.

Check the manufacturer origin on the packaging to see if it lists Gateway Co-Packing, 901 Kingshighway, Washington Park, IL 62204.

Stop using the fish meal immediately if it matches the lot number 19489.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact The Scoular Grain Company at their Minneapolis office at 250 Marquette Ave Ste 1050, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1877 for further instructions.

Wash your hands thoroughly and sanitize any containers or surfaces that may have come into contact with the contaminated fish meal.

For additional questions, contact the FDA consumer complaint coordinator or the agency hotline at 1-888-463-6332.