Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Nutrena Country Feeds Meat bird 22% Crumble recall: Non-inclusion of Vitamin D

Recall published 2+ years ago

Non-inclusion of Vitamin D

Nutrena Country Feeds Animal feed — recalled animal feed
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Food safety concern

A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

What the notice says: Lack of Vitamin D in meat bird diets can lead to mineral deficiencies and bone issues, including rickets in growing birds.

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Published
April 13, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Nutrena Country Feeds
Product type
Animal feed
Distribution
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Products covered by this recall

Meat bird 22% Crumble (RV)

What the company announced

Cargill’s animal nutrition business is conducting a voluntary recall of Nutrena® Country Feeds® Meat bird 22% Crumble (RV) due to non-inclusion of Vitamin D. Lack of Vitamin D in meat bird diets can lead to mineral deficiencies and bone issues, including rickets in growing birds. Symptoms include lameness and rubbery bones.

The affected products were manufactured and sold in the eastern United States and are being recalled from retail outlets in the Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia markets. The lot code and manufacture date can be found on the bottom right-hand side of the label.

  • Product: Nutrena® Country Feeds® Meatbird 22% Crumble (RV) · Size: 50 lb. bag · Lot Code: All lots · Product Code: 95188 · Species: Meat birds (Broilers, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese and Pheasants) · Manufacture dates: July 2022-March 2024 · Shelf Life (Days): 120

Cargill discovered the issue after receiving a single report of young meat birds diagnosed with rickets. Cargill immediately investigated and discovered the non-inclusion of Vitamin D.

Consumers and other end users who have any of the affected lots in their possession should return remaining product to their local dealer or retailer for a replacement or full refund. For more information, call 800-441-2699 (Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time).

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 2 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 95188

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 50 lb

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Food safety

Nutrena Country Feeds — A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. If anyone is unwell after eating it, call a clinician and mention the recall by name.
  3. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.
  4. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers and other end users who have any of the affected lots in their possession should return remaining product to their local dealer or retailer for a replacement or full refund.

Company contact: Cargill — Consumers: 800-441-2699 — Media: Kelly Sheehan, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Nutrena Country Feeds animal feed recalled?

Non-inclusion of Vitamin D Lack of Vitamin D in meat bird diets can lead to mineral deficiencies and bone issues, including rickets in growing birds.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: model number 95188. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers and other end users who have any of the affected lots in their possession should return remaining product to their local dealer or retailer for a replacement or full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia.

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