Western Milling LLC: Creekside Lifestages Horse Pellet Recalled for Monensin Contamination

Agency Publication Date: March 24, 2011

Summary

Approximately 57 bags of Creekside Lifestages Horse Pellet (50 lb) are being recalled because they tested positive for monensin, a medication that is toxic to horses. The affected feed was distributed to four feed stores in California, though five bags were intercepted before they could be delivered. These products are sold in completely white bags with a specific label attached identifying them as Creekside Lifestages Horse Pellet produced in Goshen, California.

Risk

Monensin is an ionophore medication used in cattle and poultry feed but is highly poisonous to horses, even in small amounts. Consumption can lead to severe heart damage, respiratory distress, and death in equines.

What You Should Do

Immediately check your supply for 50 lb white bags labeled as 'Creekside Lifestages Horse Pellet' from Western Milling, Goshen, CA (Recall #V-114-2011).
Stop using this horse feed immediately if it matches the description, even if your horse appears healthy.
Identify if you purchased this product from one of the four California feed stores where it was distributed.
Return any unused bags of the recalled horse pellet to the feed store where they were purchased for a full refund.
Contact your veterinarian immediately if you believe your horse has consumed any of the affected feed, especially if they show signs of distress or weakness.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-276-9300.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Return to place of purchase

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

Affected Products

Product: Creekside Lifestages Horse Pellet (50 lb)

Model:

V-114-2011

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 58126

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Western Milling LLC

Sold By: 4 CA feed stores

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 57 bags originally scheduled for delivery; 5 were able to be stopped on truck,

Distributed To: California

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Immediately check your supply for 50 lb white bags labeled as 'Creekside Lifestages Horse Pellet' from Western Milling, Goshen, CA (Recall #V-114-2011).

Stop using this horse feed immediately if it matches the description, even if your horse appears healthy.

Identify if you purchased this product from one of the four California feed stores where it was distributed.

Return any unused bags of the recalled horse pellet to the feed store where they were purchased for a full refund.

Contact your veterinarian immediately if you believe your horse has consumed any of the affected feed, especially if they show signs of distress or weakness.

For additional questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-276-9300.