Purina Animal Nutrition LLC Recalls Poultry Feeds Due to Potential Health Risk
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Purina Animal Nutrition LLC Recalls Poultry Feeds Due to Potential Health Risk
Contact: Consumer: 1-800-245-5333
Media: Rebecca Lentz 651-375-5949
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 16, 2014 - The Purina Animal Nutrition LLC feed plant in Portland, Ore., has initiated a limited recall of certain poultry feeds due to the potential for lower-than-expected vitamin and trace mineral levels. The products were distributed to retailers in Oregon and Washington.
Inadequate vitamin and trace mineral levels can result in health problems, including mortality, in poultry. No customer complaints have been received to date.
The products and lot numbers involved in the recall are:
| Formula No. | Item Mo. | UPC Code | Product Name | Lot No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5419 | 0001381 | 804273029559 | PURINA GAME BIRD STARTENA CRUMBLE 50 LB | 4APR08RIV3 4APR09RIV2 |
| 510M | 0010736 | 749394513269 | DELS POULTRY LAYER PELLET 50 LB | 4APR09RIV3 |
| 510T | 0010737 | 749394513276 | DELS LAYER CRUMBLE 50 LB | 4APR08RIV1 |
| 6022 | 0015219 | 883576010792 | HOME GROWN LAYER 16% CRUMBLE 50 LB | 4APR08RIV3 |
| 61R3 | 0052070 | 804273038728 | PURINA LAYENA SUNFRESH RECIPE PELLET 40 LB | 4APR08RIV2 |
| 61X3 | 0057261 | 804273029542 | PURINA START GROW SUNFRESH CRUMBLES 25 LB | 4APR09RIV2 |
| 61V3 | 0057262 | 804273029559 | PURINA START GROW SUNFRESH MP 0.0125% MEDICATED 50 LB | 4APR07RIV3 4APR10RIV1 |
| 61Y3 | 0057265 | 804273029573 | PURINA START GROW SUNFRESH MP 0.0125% MEDICATED CRUMBLES 25 LB | 4APR08RIV2 |
| 61Z3 | 0057277 | 804273029634 | PURINA LAYENA SUNFRESH RECIPE PELLET 25 LB | 4APR10RIV1 |
| L55M | 5052155 | 883576003237 | ALBERS BROILER STARTER/FINISHER CRUMBLES 50 LB | 4APR09RIV1 |
| L55N | 5052156 | 883576003251 | ALBERS CHICK STARTER/GROWER 18% AMP MEDICATED CRUMBLES 50 LB | 4APR09RIV2 |
The recalled products were packaged in typical brand-specific feed bags. Lot numbers are printed on the sewing strip of each bag. Lot numbers are interpreted as follows:
Example 4APR09RIV1: 4=Year / APR=Month / 09=Day of Month / RIV=Plant Code / 1=Shift code.
The problem was discovered during the investigation of an ingredient inventory discrepancy.
Retailers have been contacted and instructed to immediately withdraw from sale the recalled product and notify customers who purchased the product. Customers should discontinue feeding the product immediately. Customers who purchased this product should return remaining bags to their retailer.
For more information on the product recall, contact Customer Service at 1-800-245-5333, Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM PDT.
This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Purina Animal Nutrition LLC is North Americas leading feed company, providing producers, cooperatives and dealers with an extensive line of animal feed, ingredients and services designed to help agricultural producers, dealers and cooperatives compete in the global marketplace.
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