Western Milling, LLC.: Western Blend Horse Feed Recalled for Monensin Contamination

Agency Publication Date: May 19, 2016

Summary

Approximately 708 bags (5.77 tons) of Kruse's Perfection Western Blend Horse Feed and Promise Formula are being recalled after three horse deaths were reported. The animal feed tested positive for monensin, a medication that is extremely toxic to horses even in small amounts. These products were sold in 50 lb. bags primarily in California and Arizona.

Risk

The feed contains monensin, which is a common additive for cattle and poultry but is lethal to horses, causing permanent heart damage or death. Three horses have died after consuming this specific lot of feed.

What You Should Do

Check your feed bags for Kruse's Perfection - Western Blend Horse Feed or Promise Formula K66505 with Lot number 5251 and UPC 000005251.
Immediately stop using any feed from Lot 5251 and secure it in a place where horses and other animals cannot access it.
Return any remaining bags of the recalled feed to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Contact your veterinarian immediately if your horse has consumed this feed or is showing signs of distress, weakness, or rapid heart rate.
For more information or to report a concern, contact Western Milling, LLC. at their Goshen, California facility.
Call the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-402-7002 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Full refund upon return

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

Affected Products

Product: Kruse's Perfection - Western Blend Horse Feed (50 lb. bag)

Model:

Formula K66505

Recall #: V-412-2016

UPC Codes:

000005251

Lot Numbers:

5251

Product: Promise Formula Western Blend Horse Feed (50 lb. bag)

Model:

Formula K66505

Recall #: V-412-2016

UPC Codes:

000005251

Lot Numbers:

5251

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 72270

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Western Milling, LLC.

Sold By: O.H. Kruse Grain and Milling

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 708 x 50 lb. bags, 5.77 tons bulk

Distributed To: California, Arizona

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your feed bags for Kruse's Perfection - Western Blend Horse Feed or Promise Formula K66505 with Lot number 5251 and UPC 000005251.

Immediately stop using any feed from Lot 5251 and secure it in a place where horses and other animals cannot access it.

Return any remaining bags of the recalled feed to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Contact your veterinarian immediately if your horse has consumed this feed or is showing signs of distress, weakness, or rapid heart rate.

For more information or to report a concern, contact Western Milling, LLC. at their Goshen, California facility.

Call the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-402-7002 for additional questions regarding this recall.