Westmin Corp: Animal Feed and Mineral Premixes Recalled for Dioxin Contamination

Agency Publication Date: March 20, 2003

Summary

Westmin Corp has recalled approximately 730,770 pounds of various animal feed products and mineral premixes, including Westmin Zinc Oxide 72% and several custom trace mineral blends. The recall was initiated because the zinc oxide used in these products was found to be contaminated with dioxin. These products were distributed to various agricultural manufacturers and feed mills across nine U.S. states and Canada between January 2003 and the present.

Risk

Dioxins are highly toxic environmental pollutants that can accumulate in the food chain and pose serious health risks to both animals and humans who consume animal products. Long-term exposure to dioxins can lead to reproductive and developmental problems, damage to the immune system, and an increased risk of cancer.

What You Should Do

Identify if you have any of the affected feed products by checking the product names and recall numbers: Westmin Zinc Oxide 72% (V-014-3), Fishbelt Feeds Trace Mineral Premix (V-015-3), Illini Feeds Trace Mineral Premix #2 (V-016-3), Western Specialties WSRTM #8 (V-017-3), Ragland Mills Trace Mineral Premix #1 (V-018-3), Agco Manufacturing Trace Mineral Premix (V-019-3), Nufeeds Sulfate/Minor Element Bases (V-020-3, V-021-3), or Kerber Milling Swine/Cattle Premixes (V-022-3, V-023-3).
Check your inventory for 50 lb. multilayer paper bags or 1000 Kg. (2205 Lb.) supersacks manufactured by Westmin Corporation in Quincy, IL.
Immediately stop using and distribute any of the affected mineral premixes or feed additives to livestock or fish.
Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Westmin Corp at their Quincy, Illinois facility for specific disposal and return instructions.
If you believe your livestock has been adversely affected by this feed, contact a veterinarian immediately.
For further information or questions regarding this recall, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Product return and refund

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

Affected Products

Product: Westmin Zinc Oxide 72%, Feed Grade (50 lb. bags and 1000 Kg. supersacks)

Model:

V-014-3

Product: Fishbelt Feeds Trace Mineral Premix (50 lb. bags)

Model:

V-015-3

Product: Illini Feeds Trace Mineral Premix #2 (50 lb. bags)

Model:

V-016-3

Product: Western Specialties WSRTM #8 Premix (50 lb. bags)

Model:

V-017-3

Product: Ragland Mills Trace Mineral Premix #1 (50 lb. bags)

Model:

V-018-3

Product: Agco Manufacturing Trace Mineral Premix (50 lb. bags)

Model:

V-019-3

Product: Nufeeds Sulfate Trace Mineral Base (50 lb. bags)

Model:

V-020-3

Product: Nufeeds Minor Element Trace Mineral Base (50 lb. bags)

Model:

V-021-3

Product: Kerber Milling Company Swine Trace Mineral Premix #1676 (50 lb. bags)

Model:

V-022-3

Product: Kerber Milling Company Cattle Trace Mineral Premix #1700 (50 lb. bags)

Model:

V-023-3

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 25419

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Westmin Corp

Sold By: Fishbelt Feeds, Inc.; Illini Feeds; Western Specialties; Ragland Mills; American Agco; Nufeeds, Inc.; Kerber Milling Company

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 10 products (272,770 lbs.; 132,000 lbs.; 16,000 lbs.; 16,000 lbs.; 44,000 lbs.; 18,000 lbs.; 4,000 lbs.; 110,000 lbs.; 110,000 lbs.; 8,000 lbs.)

Distributed To: Pennsylvania, Iowa, Mississippi, Illinois, Washington, Missouri, Minnesota, Utah

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Summary

Risk

What You Should Do

Identify if you have any of the affected feed products by checking the product names and recall numbers: Westmin Zinc Oxide 72% (V-014-3), Fishbelt Feeds Trace Mineral Premix (V-015-3), Illini Feeds Trace Mineral Premix #2 (V-016-3), Western Specialties WSRTM #8 (V-017-3), Ragland Mills Trace Mineral Premix #1 (V-018-3), Agco Manufacturing Trace Mineral Premix (V-019-3), Nufeeds Sulfate/Minor Element Bases (V-020-3, V-021-3), or Kerber Milling Swine/Cattle Premixes (V-022-3, V-023-3).

Check your inventory for 50 lb. multilayer paper bags or 1000 Kg. (2205 Lb.) supersacks manufactured by Westmin Corporation in Quincy, IL.

Immediately stop using and distribute any of the affected mineral premixes or feed additives to livestock or fish.

Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Westmin Corp at their Quincy, Illinois facility for specific disposal and return instructions.

If you believe your livestock has been adversely affected by this feed, contact a veterinarian immediately.

For further information or questions regarding this recall, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-888-463-6332.

Affected Products

Product: Westmin Zinc Oxide 72%, Feed Grade (50 lb. bags and 1000 Kg. supersacks)

Model:

V-014-3

Product: Fishbelt Feeds Trace Mineral Premix (50 lb. bags)

Model:

V-015-3

Product: Illini Feeds Trace Mineral Premix #2 (50 lb. bags)

Model:

V-016-3

Product: Western Specialties WSRTM #8 Premix (50 lb. bags)

Model:

V-017-3

Product: Ragland Mills Trace Mineral Premix #1 (50 lb. bags)

Model:

V-018-3

Product: Agco Manufacturing Trace Mineral Premix (50 lb. bags)

Model:

V-019-3

Product: Nufeeds Sulfate Trace Mineral Base (50 lb. bags)

Model:

V-020-3

Product: Nufeeds Minor Element Trace Mineral Base (50 lb. bags)

Model:

V-021-3

Product: Kerber Milling Company Swine Trace Mineral Premix #1676 (50 lb. bags)

Model:

V-022-3

Product: Kerber Milling Company Cattle Trace Mineral Premix #1700 (50 lb. bags)

Model:

V-023-3

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 25419

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Westmin Corp

Sold By: Fishbelt Feeds, Inc.; Illini Feeds; Western Specialties; Ragland Mills; American Agco; Nufeeds, Inc.; Kerber Milling Company

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 10 products (272,770 lbs.; 132,000 lbs.; 16,000 lbs.; 16,000 lbs.; 44,000 lbs.; 18,000 lbs.; 4,000 lbs.; 110,000 lbs.; 110,000 lbs.; 8,000 lbs.)

Distributed To: Pennsylvania, Iowa, Mississippi, Illinois, Washington, Missouri, Minnesota, Utah