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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Tri-County Feeds: TRI COUNTY LAMB FEED Recalled for Excessive Copper Levels

Agency Publication Date: May 29, 2012
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Summary

Tri-County Feeds has recalled 40 bags of its non-medicated TRI COUNTY LAMB FEED after a producer's lamb became ill and died. Testing by a Kentucky State Inspector confirmed that the feed contained excessive copper levels, significantly higher than the labeled maximum. The affected product is packaged in 50-pound (22.7 kg) uncoded poly bags and was distributed to one farmer in Hustonville, Kentucky.

Risk

Excessive copper levels are highly toxic to sheep and can cause severe illness or death. This recall was initiated after a lamb died and was found to have high copper levels in its system upon examination.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify the affected product by looking for 50 LB. (22.7 kg) uncoded poly bags labeled as 'TRI COUNTY LAMB FEED, A MIX FOR LAMBS' manufactured by Tri-County Feeds.
  2. Immediately stop feeding this specific mix to any lambs or other livestock.
  3. Check the product label to ensure the copper levels are listed as Minimum 3 PPM and Maximum 8 PPM; however, do not trust this labeling as the actual content was found to be much higher.
  4. Return any remaining bags of the feed to the place of purchase (Tri-County Feeds, 6017 E. Ky 70, Liberty, KY 42539) for a full refund or proper disposal.
  5. If your livestock have consumed this feed and show signs of illness, contact a veterinarian immediately.
  6. For additional information or questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Product return and refund

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

Affected Products

Product: TRI COUNTY LAMB FEED (50 LB.)
Model:
Recall #: V-074-2012
Lot Numbers:
uncoded

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 61512
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Tri-County Feeds
Sold By: Tri-County Feeds
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 40 bags
Distributed To: Kentucky

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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 · Raw API Response