Western Stockmen: WSI Pride Mature Horse Feed Recalled for Toxic Rumensin Contamination

Agency Publication Date: August 10, 2006

Summary

Western Stockmen is recalling 70 bags of WSI Pride Mature Horse feed pellets because they contain Rumensin (monensin), a medication that is highly toxic to horses. The affected product was sold in 50 lb. paper bags at Western Stockmen retail locations in Idaho and Montana, as well as through one distributor in Oregon. Because even small amounts of this substance can be fatal to horses, consumers should stop using this feed immediately and return it for a refund.

Risk

The feed contains Rumensin, which is a common additive for cattle feed but causes rapid heart failure and death in horses. There is no known antidote for monensin poisoning in equines.

What You Should Do

Immediately stop feeding WSI Pride Mature Horse feed pellets to your horses.
Check your 50 lb. paper bags to confirm they are labeled as 'WSI Pride Mature Horse feed pellets' manufactured by Western Stockmen's, Caldwell, ID 83605.
Verify if your feed is part of Recall # V-083-6.
Return any remaining bags of the recalled feed to the Western Stockmen retail store in Caldwell, ID, or Corvalis, MT, or to the place of purchase for a full refund.
If your horse has consumed this feed, contact your veterinarian immediately to monitor for signs of toxicity, such as weakness, rapid heart rate, or difficulty breathing.
For additional questions or to report concerns, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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

Affected Products

Product: WSI Pride Mature Horse feed pellets (50 lb. bag)

Model:

V-083-6

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 35715

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Western Stockmen

Sold By: Western Stockmen retail store; consignee in OR

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 70/50 lb. bags

Distributed To: Idaho, Montana, Oregon

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Summary

What You Should Do

Immediately stop feeding WSI Pride Mature Horse feed pellets to your horses.

Check your 50 lb. paper bags to confirm they are labeled as 'WSI Pride Mature Horse feed pellets' manufactured by Western Stockmen's, Caldwell, ID 83605.

Verify if your feed is part of Recall # V-083-6.

Return any remaining bags of the recalled feed to the Western Stockmen retail store in Caldwell, ID, or Corvalis, MT, or to the place of purchase for a full refund.

If your horse has consumed this feed, contact your veterinarian immediately to monitor for signs of toxicity, such as weakness, rapid heart rate, or difficulty breathing.

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