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Tyson Inedible Tallow Recalled for Excess Impurities

Agency Publication Date: April 7, 2021
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Summary

Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. is recalling 146,000 lbs of Inedible Tallow (feed fat) sold in bulk. The tallow was intended for use as an ingredient in cattle feed but was found to contain an excess of insoluble impurities. The recall affects product manufactured on March 22, 2021, and was distributed to feed manufacturers in Kansas.

Risk

The beef tallow contains more than 0.15% insoluble impurities, which exceeds the acceptable limit for this feed ingredient. While no incidents or injuries have been reported, the excessive impurities affect the quality and purity of the cattle feed ingredient.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects bulk Inedible Tallow (feed fat) produced by Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. with a manufacturing date of March 22, 2021.
  2. The affected product is associated with recall number V-0103-2021.
  3. Stop using the recalled product immediately.
  4. Contact the manufacturer or your distributor to arrange for the return or proper disposal of any remaining bulk tallow.
  5. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for more information regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Other Action
How to: Stop using the recalled product. Contact the manufacturer or your distributor to arrange return or proper disposal.

Affected Products

Product: Inedible Tallow (feed fat) sold in bulk
Lot Numbers:
Lot manufacturing date 03/22/2021

Recall #: V-0103-2021; Distributed in bulk quantities (146,000 lbs total).

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 87663
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Tyson Fresh Meats Inc.
Sold By: feed manufacturers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 146,000 lbs
Distributed To: Kansas
Agency Last Updated: April 14, 2021

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 ยท Raw API Response