Whitestone Feeds Hardin: J.E.S Premium 40 Tub Cattle Feed Recalled Due to High Non-Protein Nitrogen

Agency Publication Date: April 17, 2017

Summary

Whitestone Feeds Hardin is recalling approximately 258 tons of J.E.S Premium 40 Tub, a free-choice supplement for beef cattle on pasture. The product was sold in 250 lb plastic tubs in Alabama and Georgia. This recall was initiated after reports that the feed was attributed to cattle deaths due to dangerously high levels of non-protein nitrogen (NPN). Owners should immediately stop using the supplement and return it for a refund.

Risk

The feed contains elevated levels of non-protein nitrogen, which can lead to urea poisoning (ammonia toxicity) in cattle. This condition is often fatal and has already been linked to reports of cattle deaths in connection with this product.

What You Should Do

Identify the affected product by looking for J.E.S Premium 40 Tub in 250 lb plastic tubs with Product Code JES 3104-8.
Check the lot information on the packaging; this recall affects all lots of this product, specifically those marked with lot code 'JES'.
Stop using this feed supplement immediately to prevent any further exposure to your livestock.
Return any remaining product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Whitestone Feeds Hardin for further instructions.
Contact your veterinarian if your cattle have consumed this product and are showing signs of illness or if you have experienced livestock deaths.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

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

How to: Consumers should return any unused portion of the 250 lb tubs to their point of purchase.

Affected Products

Product: J.E.S Premium 40 Tub, A Free-Choice Supplement for Beef Cattle on Pasture (250 lb)

Model:

JES 3104-8

Lot Numbers:

JES

All lots

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 76088

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Whitestone Feeds Hardin

Sold By: authorized dealers; agricultural retailers

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 258 tons

Distributed To: Alabama, Georgia

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify the affected product by looking for J.E.S Premium 40 Tub in 250 lb plastic tubs with Product Code JES 3104-8.

Check the lot information on the packaging; this recall affects all lots of this product, specifically those marked with lot code 'JES'.

Stop using this feed supplement immediately to prevent any further exposure to your livestock.

Return any remaining product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Whitestone Feeds Hardin for further instructions.

Contact your veterinarian if your cattle have consumed this product and are showing signs of illness or if you have experienced livestock deaths.

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