Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Vetoquinol Folltropin Injectable Kits for Cattle recall: Presence of particulate matter

Recall published 11 months ago

Presence of particulate matter

Vetoquinol Pet food & treats — recalled pet food & treats
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Foreign material — foreign objects

The company found foreign objects in the product, or a customer did. Either way the recall covers every pack from the runs listed, because contamination of this kind is rarely confined to one unit.

What the notice says: Risk Statement: The administration of an injectable product that contains particulate matter may result in injection site reaction or hypersensitivity reaction in response to the foreign material.

Why it matters: Pieces of foreign objects may be inside the product. The risk here is physical rather than microbial: cuts to the mouth or throat, a broken tooth, or an injury further down if a fragment is swallowed.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

If someone has swallowed a fragment and has mouth or throat pain, trouble swallowing, chest or stomach pain, vomiting, or blood in saliva or stool, they should be seen the same day. A fragment swallowed without symptoms usually passes on its own, but tell the clinician exactly what the product was: whether it shows up on imaging depends entirely on the material, so describe the product and the notice to them.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
November 26, 2025
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Vetoquinol
Product type
Pet food & treats
Distribution
Nationwide
Reports of harm
To date, no adverse event reports have been received for the listed batches.

Products covered by this recall

FOLLTROPIN Injectable Kits for Cattle

What the company announced

November 26, 2025 – Vetoquinol USA, Inc., Fort Worth, TX, is recalling six lots of FOLLTROPIN® (porcine pituitary-derived follicle stimulating hormone for injection) Kits, due to the presence of particulate matter in the sterile diluent vial.

Particulates were observed during routine examination of retained samples of the sterile diluent vials for the following lots:

  • Kit Lot #: 510578 · Diluent Lot #: 840915 · Expiration Date: 5/31/2026 · Distribution Begin Date: 08/30/2023 · Distribution End Date: 10/23/2023
  • Kit Lot #: 510579 · Diluent Lot #: 844585 · Expiration Date: 5/31/2026 · Distribution Begin Date: 10/23/2025 · Distribution End Date: 11/06/2023
  • Kit Lot #: 510580 · Diluent Lot #: 844583 · Expiration Date: 5/31/2026 · Distribution Begin Date: 11/06/2023 · Distribution End Date: 06/18/2024
  • Kit Lot #: 510581 · Diluent Lot #: 934975 · Expiration Date: 1/31/2027 · Distribution Begin Date: 06/18/2024 · Distribution End Date: 12/13/2024
  • Kit Lot #: 717059 · Diluent Lot #: 934976 · Expiration Date: 1/31/2027 · Distribution Begin Date: 06/09/2025 · Distribution End Date: 10/28/2025
  • Kit Lot #: 510582 · Diluent Lot #: 934973 · Expiration Date: 1/31/2027 · Distribution Begin Date: 12/13/2024 · Distribution End Date: 06/09/2025

Risk Statement: The administration of an injectable product that contains particulate matter may result in injection site reaction or hypersensitivity reaction in response to the foreign material. Some possible clinical signs of an adverse event include pain and/or swelling/wounds at the injection site, as well as decreased activity level, fever, and/or labored breathing. If you observe any of these or any other concerning signs in an animal that may have been administered this product, please contact a veterinarian as soon as possible. To date, no adverse event reports have been received for the listed batches.

About Folltropin: Folltropin is a porcine pituitary-derived follicle stimulating hormone approved in the US for intramuscular injection for the induction of superovulation in beef and dairy heifers and cows. Folltropin is a prescription product in the U.S.

The Folltropin Kit consists of one 20 mL vial of Folltropin lyophilized FSH powder and one 20 mL vial of sterile bacteriostatic saline diluent. The Folltropin Kit is labeled with a lot number on the outside of the carton. The Folltropin powder and the sterile diluent are each labeled with a separate lot number on their respective vials.

The product was marketed by veterinary distributors nationwide in the U.S.

Vetoquinol USA, Inc. has not identified any issues with the Folltropin powder vial. Folltropin is also sold as a Dual Pack (contains two vials of Folltropin FSH powder) which is not impacted by the recall because it contains no diluent vials.

The particulate matter was discovered during routine annual inspection of retain samples of the sterile diluent vials.

Customers who have received FOLLTROPIN Kits from the batches impacted by this recall should stop using the product immediately and quarantine product subject to recall. Please contact Vetoquinol USA, Inc. for further instructions for returning or disposal of the recall product.

Consumers with questions regarding this company announcement should call Vetoquinol USA, Inc. at 1-800-267-5707 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Standard Time.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA at 1-888-FDA-VETS or online at http://www.fda.gov/reportanimalae

This company announcement is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

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

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 510578
  • 840915
  • 510579
  • 844585
  • 510580
  • 844583
  • 510581
  • 934975
  • 717059
  • 934976
  • 510582
  • 934973

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 5/31/2026
  • 1/31/2027

Package size

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

  • 20 mL

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 Foreign material

Vetoquinol — The company found foreign objects in the product, or a customer did. Either way the recall covers every pack from the runs listed, because contamination of this kind is rarely confined to one unit.

  1. Stop eating it, and do not pick through it to find the fragment — sorting it by hand is how people get cut.
  2. Keep the pack if you can. If anyone was hurt, the fragment and the packaging together are the evidence that matters.
  3. Return it to the store or bin it sealed, and claim the refund using the lot code from the label.
  4. Check the freezer and the pantry for other packs carrying the same codes before you consider the matter closed.

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.

Company contact: Vetoquinol USA — Consumers: (800) 267-5707, [email protected] — Media: [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 Vetoquinol pet food & treats recalled?

Presence of particulate matter Risk Statement: The administration of an injectable product that contains particulate matter may result in injection site reaction or hypersensitivity reaction in response to the foreign material.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code 510578, 840915, 510579; best-by date 5/31/2026 or 1/31/2027. 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 do not pick through it to find the fragment — sorting it by hand is how people get cut.

Can I get my money back?

Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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