Western Milling Llc: Non-Medicated Turkey Feed Recalled for Monensin Contamination and Fatality Risk

Agency Publication Date: January 14, 2011

Summary

Western Milling LLC is recalling approximately 1,325 bags of non-medicated turkey and gamebird feed, including Universal Feeds U Turkey Gb Starter KR and Kruse's Perfection K Gamebird/Turkey Grow Crum. These products inadvertently contain monensin, a medication that is toxic to turkeys and can result in the death of the birds. The affected products were sold in 50 lb. paper sacks with plastic liners through 71 retailers and 11 individual users across four states.

Risk

The non-medicated feed contains monensin, which is highly toxic to turkeys and gamebirds. Consumption of this contaminated feed may result in the immediate illness or death of the birds.

What You Should Do

Immediately check your feed supplies for Universal Feeds U Turkey Gb Starter KR in 50 lb. paper sacks (Recall #: V-098-2011).
Check for Kruse's Perfection K Gamebird/Turkey Grow Crum in 50 lb. paper sacks (Recall #: V-099-2011).
Stop using these feeds immediately and secure them so that turkeys and other birds cannot access the product.
Return any remaining bags of recalled feed to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Western Milling LLC directly at their Goshen, California facility.
If your birds have consumed this feed and are showing signs of illness or have died, contact a veterinarian or animal health professional immediately.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Return to place of purchase for a 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: Universal Feeds U Turkey Gb Starter KR (50 lb.)

Model:

V-098-2011

Product: Kruse's Perfection K Gamebird/Turkey Grow Crum (50 lb.)

Model:

V-099-2011

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 56934

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Western Milling Llc

Sold By: 71 retailers; 11 users

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 2 products (287 50-lb. sacks total; 1038- 50# bags)

Distributed To: California, Nevada, Hawaii, Arizona

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Immediately check your feed supplies for Universal Feeds U Turkey Gb Starter KR in 50 lb. paper sacks (Recall #: V-098-2011).

Check for Kruse's Perfection K Gamebird/Turkey Grow Crum in 50 lb. paper sacks (Recall #: V-099-2011).

Stop using these feeds immediately and secure them so that turkeys and other birds cannot access the product.

Return any remaining bags of recalled feed to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Western Milling LLC directly at their Goshen, California facility.

If your birds have consumed this feed and are showing signs of illness or have died, contact a veterinarian or animal health professional immediately.

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