Purina has recalled one lot of Producer’s Pride 20% All Natural Cattle Cubes because of possible contamination. The product was sold at 39 Tractor Supply Company locations in Florida. In response to the recall, Tractor Supply has ordered a stop sale and quarantined the product. Customers should discard any cubes they may have purchased and return them to the retailer for a refund or exchange.
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Purina recalls one lot of Producer’s Pride 20% All Natural Cattle Cubes
Earlier this month, a Florida state agency issued a recall of one lot of Producer’s Pride 20% All-Natural Cattle Cubes after several reports of acute deaths in cattle. The state agency, along with local law enforcement and veterinarians, is investigating the deaths to determine whether they were related to the product. The state agency says it is working closely with Purina Animal Nutrition, Tractor Supply Company, and state and local veterinarians to resolve the situation.
The recall affected 1,500 bags of the product. The products were sold at Tractor Supply Company locations throughout Florida and Georgia. The company voluntarily recalled the product from stores in Florida and Georgia and asked all customers to discard any cubes they might have in their possession.
The recalled product was manufactured on Dec. 22, 2018, by Purina Animal Nutrition. The company told Feedstuffs that the product was not medicated. Purina has voluntarily withdrawn the affected product from shelves in 40 Florida stores. The company is offering consumers the option of returning the product to the retail location they bought it from. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has collected product samples from across the state and will perform laboratory tests to determine whether the product is contaminated.
Florida cattle deaths may be linked to animal feed
There have been at least 12 cattle deaths in Florida recently, all possibly related to animal feed. A recall for Purina’s producers pride cattle cubes is underway, and officials are trying to determine if a link exists. One Polk County farmer believes his cow died after eating the contaminated feed. Gary York purchased the feed at a local Tractor Supply store. He immediately called a veterinarian who lives in the area, who confirmed that the feed may have been the cause of the cow’s death.
Several cattle ranchers in the state are reporting illnesses in cattle. Several of the cattle were found dead, and the state agriculture department is investigating. Tractor Supply Company, which sold the feed, has removed the product from its stores in Georgia and Florida. The company says it is working with law enforcement and veterinarians to determine what caused the deaths.
According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the deaths are being investigated. The feed is part of a voluntarily recall by Purina and Tractor Supply Company. It was distributed in a variety of stores across Florida and southern Georgia. The product’s maker, Purina, is working with the state to determine the cause of the deaths and if it is related to the feed.
Recall of one lot of Producer’s Pride 20% All Natural Cattle Cubes
A recall of one lot of Producer’s Pride 20% all natural cattle cubes has been issued after reports of cattle deaths. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is investigating the deaths and is working with veterinarians and local law enforcement agencies. The recall affects about 500,000 pounds of the feed and has been linked to multiple cases of acute poisoning in cattle. The product is manufactured by Purina Animal Nutrition and distributed by the Tractor Supply Company.
Following the deaths of cattle, Purina Animal Nutrition has voluntarily withdrawn the product from the market. The company is investigating the cause of the deaths and is working with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to prevent further cattle deaths. While it is not yet clear why the cattle died, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services believes it may be connected to the feed. As a precaution, consumers should discard any cubes they have bought from Tractor Supply stores.
The recalled product was manufactured on December 22 and sold at Tractor Supply Company. The product is labeled with a lot number located on the sewing strip of the bag. The company and Tractor Supply Company have voluntarily removed the product from multiple stores in Florida and Georgia and quarantined the remaining product.
Tractor Supply Company recalls one lot of Producer’s Pride 20% All Natural Cattle Cubes
A recall has been issued for one lot of Producer’s Pride 20% All natural Cattle Cubes due to concerns about the potential for foodborne illness. The product has been recalled from 40 Tractor Supply Company locations in Florida and Georgia. The product was sold to cattle owners in the Northeast Florida area. Customers should return any recalled cubes to their local Tractor Supply store.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has received multiple reports of acute deaths among cattle fed the recalled product. The agency is conducting an investigation with veterinarians and local law enforcement agencies. While the company did not specify how many cattle were affected, it said these deaths may be related to the product.
The recalled products were manufactured by Cargill in Lecompte, Louisiana. The company distributed the affected product to 43 Tractor Supply stores in southern Arkansas, Louisiana, southern Mississippi, and eastern Texas. The recalled product is now being replaced by another product. Those who purchased the recalled product are advised to throw it away or return it to a local Tractor Supply store to receive a full refund.
