Bryson City,
28713
North Carolina,
United States
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. 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. Cargill discovered the issue after receiving a report of young meat birds diagnosed with rickets.
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 recalled product is:
- 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.
The lot code and manufacture date can be found on the bottom right-hand side of the label.
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.
In case your birds experience harm from this product, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.
Company name: Cargill
Brand name: Nutrena Country Feeds
Product recalled: Meat bird 22% Crumble (RV)
Reason of the recall: Non-inclusion of Vitamin D
FDA Recall date: April 13, 2024
Source:
www.fda.gov
