Actually, with the new Congress coming, globalism isn't going to be nearly as popular as it was.[/quote]
THANK GOD! but these bimbos will have to act, or it will be the same old BSe going around ;
LETS be honest with ourselves folks, the feed ban on both sides of the border was nothing more than a damn piece of paper, nothing more. most did not even know about it in 2001, i listened in on a 50 state BSE emergency conference call on Jan 9, 2001 that showed just this. IN reality, there were no feed bans in either Canada, or the USA that anyone adhered to, and when the ones that did get busted for feeding out potential BSE/TSE tainted feed, there were nothing more than a few slaps on the wrist, and a deer producer letter asking not to do it again, and again, and again, some of these folks got many many of the same warning letters. then you have so many smaller companies that are not even on the radar screen that go completely unregulated. it's really a sad joke. but my point here is, Purina, the BIG P, you don't mess with them, and in essence, the FDA has done just that, nothing much, just look at all that potential mad cow feed in USA ;
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P01-05
January 30, 2001
Print Media: 301-827-6242
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Note: On Dec. 23, 2003, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that a cow in Washington state had tested positive for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, or mad cow disease). As a result, information on this Web page stating that no BSE cases had been found in the United States is now incorrect. However, because other information on this page continues to have value, the page will remain available for viewing.
FDA ANNOUNCES TEST RESULTS FROM TEXAS FEED LOT
Today the Food and Drug Administration announced the results of tests taken on feed used at a Texas feedlot that was suspected of containing meat and bone meal from other domestic cattle -- a violation of FDA's 1997 prohibition on using ruminant material in feed for other ruminants. Results indicate that a very low level of prohibited material was found in the feed fed to cattle.
FDA has determined that each animal could have consumed, at most and in total, five-and-one-half grams - approximately a quarter ounce -- of prohibited material. These animals weigh approximately 600 pounds.
It is important to note that the prohibited material was domestic in origin (therefore not likely to contain infected material because there is no evidence of BSE in U.S. cattle), fed at a very low level, and fed only once. The potential risk of BSE to such cattle is therefore exceedingly low, even if the feed were contaminated.
According to Dr. Bernard Schwetz, FDA's Acting Principal Deputy Commissioner, "The challenge to regulators and industry is to keep this disease out of the United States. One important defense is to prohibit the use of any ruminant animal materials in feed for other ruminant animals. Combined with other steps, like U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) ban on the importation of live ruminant animals from affected countries, these steps represent a series of protections, to keep American cattle free of BSE."
Despite this negligible risk, Purina Mills, Inc., is nonetheless announcing that it is voluntarily purchasing all 1,222 of the animals held in Texas and mistakenly fed the animal feed containing the prohibited material. Therefore, meat from those animals will not enter the human food supply. FDA believes any cattle that did not consume feed containing the prohibited material are unaffected by this incident, and should be handled in the beef supply clearance process as usual.
FDA believes that Purina Mills has behaved responsibly by first reporting the human error that resulted in the misformulation of the animal feed supplement and then by working closely with State and Federal authorities.
This episode indicates that the multi-layered safeguard system put into place is essential for protecting the food supply and that continued vigilance needs to be taken, by all concerned, to ensure these rules are followed routinely.
FDA will continue working with USDA as well as State and local officials to ensure that companies and individuals comply with all laws and regulations designed to protect the U.S. food supply.
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2001/NEW00752.html
NEWS RELEASE
Texas Animal Health Commission
Box l2966 •Austin, Texas 78711 •(800) 550-8242• FAX (512) 719-0719
Linda Logan, DVM, PhD• Executive Director
For info, contact Carla Everett, information officer, at 1-800-550-8242, ext. 710,
or
[email protected]
For Immediate Release--
Feed Contamination Issue Resolved by FDA
Although many of you may have heard the latest regarding the resolution of the cattle feed
contamination situation in Texas, I wanted to ensure that you received this statement issued
by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the agency in charge of regulating feed
components. The FDA has said the cattle involved are to be rendered and the material will not
enter ruminant or human food channels. The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) will
provided assistance to the FDA as requested and needed.
FDA ANNOUNCES TEST RESULTS FROM TEXAS FEED LOT
Today (Tuesday, Jan. the Food and Drug Administration announced the results of tests taken
on feed used at a Texas feedlot that was suspected of containing meat and bone meal from
other domestic cattle -- a violation of FDA's 1997 prohibition on using ruminant material in
feed for other ruminants. Results indicate that a very low level of prohibited material was
found in the feed fed to cattle.
FDA has determined that each animal could have consumed, at most and in total,
five-and-one-half grams - approximately a quarter ounce -- of prohibited material. These
animals weigh approximately 600 pounds.
It is important to note that the prohibited material was domestic in origin (therefore not likely
to contain infected material because there is no evidence of BSE in U.S. cattle), fed at a very
low level, and fed only once. The potential risk of BSE to such cattle is therefore exceedingly
low, even if the feed were contaminated.
According to Dr. Bernard Schwetz, FDA's Acting Principal Deputy Commissioner, "The
challenge to regulators and industry is to keep this disease out of the United States. One
important defense is to prohibit the use of any ruminant animal materials in feed for other
ruminant animals. Combined with other steps, like U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA)
ban on the importation of live ruminant animals from affected countries, these steps represent
a series of protections, to keep American cattle free of BSE."
Despite this negligible risk, Purina Mills, Inc., is nonetheless announcing that it is voluntarily
purchasing all 1,222 of the animals held in Texas and mistakenly fed the animal feed
containing the prohibited material. Therefore, meat from those animals will not enter the
human food supply. FDA believes any cattle that did not consume feed containing the
prohibited material are unaffected by this incident, and should be handled in the beef supply
clearance process as usual.
FDA believes that Purina Mills has behaved responsibly by first reporting the human error
that resulted in the misformulation of the animal feed supplement and then by working
closely with State and Federal authorities.
This episode indicates that the multi-layered safeguard system put into place is essential for
protecting the food supply and that continued vigilance needs to be taken, by all concerned, to
ensure these rules are followed routinely.
FDA will continue working with USDA as well as state and local officials to ensure that
companies and individuals comply with all laws and regulations designed to protect the U.S.
food supply.
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http://www.tahc.state.tx.us/News/pr/2001/101FEED_ISSUE_RESOLVED.pdf
http://www.fda.gov/ora/about/enf_story/archive/2001/ch5/default.htm
MORE BSE VIOLATIONS
Warning Letter Issued to Rendering Operation
On May 7, 2002, FDA's Seattle District Office issued a Warning Letter to Darling International, Inc., Tacoma, Washington. FDA conducted an inspection of the rendering operation on February 22 26, 2002. The inspection revealed a significant deviation from 21 CFR Part 589.2000 Animal Proteins in Ruminant Feed. The inspection disclosed that the firm failed to consistently label the meat and bone meal product with the required cautionary statement: "Do Not Feed to Cattle or Other Ruminants." The meat and bone meal contained beef offal along with other ingredients including chicken, fish, and pork.
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Warning Letter Issued to Feed Manufacturer
FDA's Seattle District Office issued a Warning Letter to All American Feed & Tractor, Sandpoint, Idaho, for deviations from 21 CFR Part 589.2000, Animal Proteins Prohibited in Ruminant Feed. The firm failed to maintain sufficient records to track prohibited animal proteins throughout the receipt, processing, and distribution. In addition, the firm failed to maintain sufficient records and written procedures to prevent cross contamination. The firm also failed to maintain written procedures for cleaning out or flushing equipment after mixing feeds containing prohibited material, or for separating products that might contain prohibited material from ingredients used in ruminant feeds.
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Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)
Ruminant Feed Enforcement Activities
FDA Enforcement Plan Includes Education, Inspections and Compliance Actions for Non-Compliance
To help prevent the establishment and amplification of BSE through feed in the United States, FDA implemented a final rule that prohibits the use of most mammalian protein in feeds for ruminant animals. This rule, Title 21 Part 589.2000 of the Code of Federal Regulations, became effective on August 4, 1997. To date, active monitoring by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has found no cases of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in U.S. cattle.
FDA's enforcement plan for the ruminant feed regulation includes education, as well as inspections, with FDA taking compliance actions for intentional or repeated non compliance. The following firms received Warning Letters for violations of FDA's regulation which prohibits the use of most mammalian protein in feeds for ruminant animals:
All American Feed & Tractor April 1, 2002
Dixon Feeds, Inc. October 24, 2001
Finlayson Ag Center November 8, 2001,
Van Dyke Grain Elevators, Inc. April 17, 2002
The Feed Bucket December 11. 2001
Bakery Trading Company July 29, 2002
Darling International, Inc. May 7, 2002
Tyson Foods February 12, 2002
Warning Letters Issued for CGMP Violations
On March 8, 2001, the FDA's New Orleans District Office issued a Warning Letter to Prestage Farms, Inc., West Point, Mississippi. The firm manufactures medicated and non-medicated feeds for its own integrated swine enterprise. An FDA inspection of the facility on February 21 - 22, 2001, disclosed significant deviations from the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) requirements for Medicated Feeds. These deviations included: failure to perform assays for the active drug ingredient in one product since 1999; failure to perform appropriate investigations and/or corrective actions for out of limit assays; and failure to have master production records.
The FDA's Dallas District Office issued a Warning Letter to Purina Mills, St. Louis, Missouri, on March 23, 2001. The Warning Letter followed the an FDA inspection of Purina Mills, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on February 2-6, and 13-14, 2001. The firm failed to follow Purina's SOP for Drug Sequencing Requirements. The SOP provides for sequencing production (without flushing the mixer) of animal feeds for a species for which a drug component of a prior medicated feed is not approved. Additionally, the firm had distributed bagged medicated feeds since June 2000, with faulty tagging equipment and no control to ensure that all bagged feeds were completely labeled.
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)
To help prevent the establishment and amplification of BSE in the Unites States, FDA implemented a final rule that prohibits the use of most mammaliam protein in feeds for ruminant animals. This rule, Title 21 Part 589.2000 of the Code of Federal Regulations, became effective on August 4, 1997.
On August 23, 2001, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Secretary Tommy Thompson unveiled a department-wide action plan outlining new steps to improve scientific understanding of BSE, commonly known as "mad cow disease," and related diseases known as TSEs. The plan incorporates a comprehensive approach to further strengthen surveillance, increase research resources, and expand existing inspection efforts to prevent BSE and TSEs from entering or taking hold in the U.S.
Warning Letters for BSE Violations
FDA Inspection Finds Numerous Violations of BSE Regulations
On August 8, 2001, the FDA's Seattle District Office issued a Warning Letter to the owner of an animal feed manufacturing facility located in Tualatin, Oregon. FDA investigators conducted an inspection on July 12, 2001, which disclosed violations of the bovine feed ingredient regulations. The inspection revealed that the firm failed to separate the receipt, processing, and storage of products containing prohibited material from non-prohibited material; failed to establish a written system, including clean-out and flushing procedures, to avoid commingling and cross-contamination of equipment; and failed to maintain records sufficient to track the materials. In addition, the firm failed to label products with the required cautionary statement, "Do Not Feed to Cattle or Other Ruminants."
Gamecock Feedmill Found Violating BSE Regulations
On July 12, 2001, the FDA's Cincinnati District Office issued a Warning Letter to the Carrollton Farmers Exchange, Carrollton, Ohio, a feed mill. FDA investigators conducted an inspection on June 25, 2001, which found the firm was manufacturing gamecock feed containing prohibited proteins. The firm was not labeling the gamecock feed with the cautionary statement, "Do not Feed to Cattle or Other Ruminants;" was not flushing or sequencing after manufacturing the feed, and was not maintaining distribution information.
Warning Issued for Lack of Required BSE Cautionary Statement
The FDA's New Orleans District Office issued a Warning Letter to Shields Feed and Supply, Coffeeville, Alabama, on March 7, 2001. An inspection conducted on February 1, 2001, of Shields' animal feed operation showed the finished product label lacked the required ruminant cautionary statement. In addition, mixing and distribution records were not maintained; no written procedures were established for mixer cleaning; and the corn used for the mixer cleaning was not labeled and quarantined.
Firm Warned for No Measures to Avoid Commingling of Feed
On May 3, 2001, the FDA's Minneapolis District Office issued a Warning Letter to Adrian Elevator, Inc., a Butterfield, Minnesota, a manufacturer of animal feeds. On March 16, 2001, an inspection conducted by the State of Minnesota (on behalf of FDA) found significant deviations from the BSE regulations. The firm failed to provide adequate measures to avoid commingling or cross-contamination and failed to maintain adequate records to assure that prohibited animal proteins were not incorporated into feeds that may be used for ruminants. For example, there was no documentation to verify that the amount of "flush" being used was sufficient, and there were no procedures or documentation to verify that production was properly sequenced and that flushes were performed.
Warned Issued for Failure to Take Adequate Steps to Prevent BSE
The FDA's Seattle District Office issued a Warning Letter on May 14, 2001, to Wallowa County Grain Growers, Inc., Enterprise, Oregon, for violations FDA regulations regarding Animal Proteins Prohibited in Ruminant Feed. An inspection of the firm on April 11 - 12, 2001, disclosed that the firm was not taking adequate steps to prevent the establishment and amplification of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in that they failed to separate the receipt, processing, and storage of the product containing prohibited materials from non-prohibited material; failed to establish a written system, including clean-out, and flushing procedures to avoid commingling and cross-contamination of common equipment; and failed to maintain records sufficient to track the materials throughout the receipt, processing, and distribution of product.
Contract Feed Manufacturer Found Violating BSE Regulations
On May 1, 2001, the FDA's Chicago District Office issued a Warning Letter to Material Resources, a contract feed manufacturer in Washington Park, Illinois. An inspection of the firm in March 2001, disclosed several deviations from the BSE regulation. These included failure to maintain written procedures and provide adequate means to prevent commingling between feeds containing prohibited protein and all other protein products. The firm also lacked adequate records to track products that contained prohibited protein throughout their receipt and processing.
Firm Warned for Lack of Written Procedures for Clean-Out to Prevent Commingling
On June 6, 2001, the FDA's Seattle District issued a Warning Letter to Superior Feeds, Chester, Montana. The firm is an animal feed manufacturing operation. An inspection of this firm on April 25, 2001, revealed that the firm failed to label their product with the required statement, "Do Not Feed to Cattle or other Ruminants." In addition, the facility failed to maintain written procedures specifying the clean-out or sequencing procedures used to prevent commingling or cross-contamination of ruminant and non-ruminant containing feeds.
FDA Inspection Discloses Hog Feed Lacks BSE Statement
The FDA's Minneapolis District Office issued a Warning Letter on May 30, 2001, to Round Lake Farmers Coop, Round Lake, Minnesota. The firm manufacturers animal feeds. An inspection by the State of Minnesota (on behalf of FDA) on March 30, 2001, found significant deviations from the requirements for Animal Proteins Prohibited in Animal Feed. The firm failed to label a hog feed with the required BSE caution statement. In addition, they failed to establish and implement procedures for handling prohibited animal proteins and failed to maintain records sufficient to track the receipt of products containing prohibited animal proteins.
Import Detentions
Possible Contamination of Fish Food Leads to Detention
The week of March 7, 2001, the FDA's New York District Upstate Import Operations Branch detained three entries of fish food under Import Alert 99-25 (Detention Without Physical Examination of Animal Feed, Animal Feed Ingredients And Other Products For Animal Use Consisting Or Containing Ingredients of Animal Origin) due to possible contamination with the infectious agent for BSE. The country of origin for the fish food was the Federal Republic of Germany. The local USDA/Philadelphia/PPQ Office was notified.
Vitamin Supplement for Pets Detained
The week of February 14, 2001, the FDA's Atlanta District reported the detention of 8,777 cartons of vitamin supplements for cats, kittens, puppies, and older dogs. The detention included both dog and cat treats. The detention was based on Import Alert 99-25 (BSE). The products were manufactured by Beaphar, Raalte, Netherlands, and were valued at approximately $63,000.
Calf Ration Detained
The FDA's New York District Office reported that during the week of March 21, 2001, FDA investigators detained an entry of Calf Starter Ration and Calf Finisher Ration under Import Alert 99-25, since some of the ingredients originated from France and The Netherlands (both of which are listed on IA 99-25 as BSE susceptible countries). The manufacturer of the feed was Grober Inc., Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, and the consignee was Majestic View Farms in Milan, Pennsylvania. The USDA/APHIS/PPQ Buffalo, New York office was contacted.
Recall of Various Animal Feed Products
The FDA's Cincinnati District Office reported that The Hyland Company, Coalton, Kentucky, conducted a recall of various animal feed products, including Ultra Bloom and Endurance Plus horse feeds, due to cross-contamination with prohibited bovine material. The firm's corrective action involved the application of a sticker-label that contained the required BSE warning statement on the labels of their affected products. The firm initiated the recall by telephone on July 25, 201, and letters on July 31, 2001.
During an FDA inspection by the Cincinnati District Office investigators determined that Central Farm Supply of Kentucky, Inc., Louisville, Kentucky, had received poultry feed manufactured by Burkmann Mills, Bowling Green, Kentucky, that contained prohibited protein, but lacked the required caution statement. On May 3, 2001, the district and the University of Kentucky Regulatory Services Division met with the responsible parties of the mill's parent firm, Burkmann Mills London, London, Kentucky. During the meeting the firm volunteered to recall all feed products manufactured at the Bowling Green mill due to the lack of the required caution statement.
FDA Announces Animal Feed Recall
On January 30, 2001, FDA issued a Press Release announcing the results of tests taken on feed used at a Texas feedlot that was suspected of containing meat and bone meal from other domestic cattle -- a violation of FDA's 1997 prohibition on using ruminant material in feed for other ruminants. The results indicated that a very low level of prohibited material was found in the feed fed to cattle.
FDA determined that each animal could have consumed, at most and in total, five-and-one-half grams - approximately a quarter ounce -- of prohibited material. These animals weigh approximately 600 pounds. It is important to note that the prohibited material was domestic in origin (therefore not likely to contain infected material because there is no evidence of BSE in U.S. cattle), fed at a very low level, and fed only once. The potential risk of BSE to such cattle was therefore exceedingly low, even if the feed were contaminated.
According to Dr. Bernard Schwetz, FDA's Acting Principal Deputy Commissioner, "The challenge to regulators and industry is to keep this disease out of the United States. One important defense is to prohibit the use of any ruminant animal materials in feed for other ruminant animals. Combined with other steps, like U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) ban on the importation of live ruminant animals from affected countries, these steps represent a series of protections, to keep American cattle free of BSE."
Despite this negligible risk, Purina Mills, Inc., nonetheless announced that it was voluntarily purchasing all 1,222 of the animals held in Texas and mistakenly fed the animal feed containing the prohibited material. Therefore, meat from those animals would not enter the human food supply. FDA believes any cattle that did not consume feed containing the prohibited material was unaffected by this incident, and should be handled in the beef supply clearance process as usual.
FDA believes that Purina Mills acted responsibly by first reporting the human error that resulted in the misformulation of the animal feed supplement and then by working closely with State and Federal authorities. This episode indicates that the multi-layered safeguard system put into place is essential for protecting the food supply and that continued vigilance needs to be taken, by all concerned, to ensure these rules are followed routinely. FDA continues to work with USDA as well as State and local officials to ensure that companies and individuals comply with all laws and regulations designed to protect the U.S. food supply.
http://www.fda.gov/ora/about/enf_story/archive/2002/ch5/cvm1.htm#animal
Warning Letters Issued for Violations of BSE Regulations
On May 6, 2003, the FDA's Minneapolis District Office issued a Warning Letter to the President of Barr Animal Foods, Greenwood, Wisconsin. The FDA conducted an inspection of the firm on April 8, 2003. The inspection disclosed that the firm was not labeling their 50 pound blocks of frozen beef and bulk loads of beef bone chips and rendering waste, intended for animal feed with the required cautionary statement.
On August 25, 2003, the FDA's Chicago District Office issued a Warning Letter to the president of Lincoln Land Livestock Co., Inc., Mascoutah, Illinois. On April 14 - 15, 2003, FDA conducted inspection of the animal feed handling facility. The investigator found that products that contained or may contain prohibited material failed to bear the caution statement, "Do not feed to cattle or other ruminants." The inspection also disclosed that the firm did not maintain written clean-out procedures to prevent carryover of protein derived from mammalian tissues to animal protein or feeds that may be used for ruminants.
On November 7, 2002, the FDA's Dallas District Office issued a Warning Letter to the President and Manager of Sunnymead Ranch, Inc., Idalou, Texas. An FDA inspection of this feed mill found significant deviations from 21 CFR 589.2000. FDA's inspection revealed that the firm manufactures feed for sheep, that may contain residues of prohibited material. The sheep feed is mixed in the same equipment that is used for mixing chicken feed containing bovine meat and bone meal. In addition, the firm failed to use clean-out procedures or other means adequate to prevent carryover of protein derived from mammalian tissue to animal protein or feeds that may be used for ruminants. The Warning Letter cautioned, "As a feed manufacturer and ruminant feeder of sheep intended for slaughter as food, you are responsible for ensuring that your operations are in full compliance with the law."
On May 22, 2003, the FDA's New Orleans District Office issued a Warning Letter to the Manager and Owner of Millstone Agri Distributors, Maryville, Tennessee. An FDA inspection of the firm on February 13, 2003, found significant deviations from the requirements of Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR), Part 589.2000 - Animal Proteins Prohibited in Ruminant Feed.
FDA's investigation found the following violations of 21 CFR 589.2000:
Failure to separate the receipt, processing, and storage of products containing prohibited material from products not containing prohibited material;
Failure to establish written procedures, including clean-out and flushing procedures, to avoid commingling and cross-contamination of common equipment;
Failure to maintain records sufficient to track prohibited materials throughout the receipt, processing, and distribution of products;
Failure to provide for measures to avoid commingling or cross-contamination of feeds intended for ruminants and feeds intended for non-ruminants that may contain prohibited materials;
Failure to label non-ruminant products with the required cautionary statement "Do not Feed to Cattle or Other Ruminants." The investigation specifically found that dog food containing prohibited material was added as an ingredient to the product "Premium Rooster Kicker." The failure of these feeds to bear the required BSE warning statement causes them to be misbranded.
Consent Decree of Permanent Injunction Against X-Cel Feeds, Inc. Feed Manufacturer Enjoined for Violations of the 1997 Animal Feed Rule
On July 11, 2003, FDA announced the filing of a Consent Decree of Permanent Injunction against X-Cel, Feeds Inc., and individual officers based on violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
X-Cel, a feed manufacturer headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, failed to comply with FDA regulations (the 1997 Animal Feed Rule) designed to prevent the establishment and spread of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE, also known as "Mad Cow Disease") should it ever be found in the United States and FDA regulations concerning the manufacture of medicated feeds.
The Department of Justice, Civil Division, Office of Consumer Litigation and the United States Attorney's Office of the Western District of Washington filed the Consent Decree in the United States District Court of the Western District in Tacoma, Washington. It permanently enjoins X-Cel from manufacturing animal feeds in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and requires the firm, its officers, and employees to take specific steps to avoid future violations including, implementing clean-out procedures, obtaining protein supplier certifications and implementing standard operating procedures for compliance until it satisfies FDA that it has corrected its problems.
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Pet Foods
Recall of Pet Food from Canadian Manufacturer Pet Food Recalled Because "BSE" Cow May Have Been Used in Dry Dog Food
On May 26, 2003, the FDA learned from the government of Canada that rendered material from a Canadian cow that tested positive for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) also known as "mad cow disease" may have been used to manufacture pet food, specifically dry dog food, some of which was reported to have been shipped to the United States. The Canadian government prevented the BSE positive cow from being processed for human food. Therefore, consumers can be assured that their food does not contain any remnants of the BSE positive cow. There is no scientific evidence to date that dogs can contract BSE or any similar disease. In addition, there is no evidence that dogs can transmit the disease to humans.
FDA notified the U.S.pet food firm, The Pet Pantry International, of Carson City, Nevada, when FDA learned that the pet food that the firm received may have included rendered material from the BSE positive cow. The manufacturer of the pet food was Champion Pet Food, Morinville, Alberta. Even though there is no known risk to dogs from eating this dog food, as a prudent measure to help assure that the U.S. stays BSE free, The Pet Pantry International asked its customers who may have purchased the suspect product to hold it for pickup by the distributor so that the dog food would not mistakenly be mixed into cattle or other feeds if any of the dog food was discarded or otherwise not used to feed dogs.
The suspect dog food was produced by Champion Pet Food between February 4, 2003, and March 12, 2003. The Pet Pantry products were packaged in 50 pound bags, distributed to franchises around the country, and sold by home delivery only. There was no retail distribution of the product. Consumers purchase Pet Pantry products by phone or email orders. The product is then delivered by the nearest franchisee directly to the consumer's home.
The product subject to this notification included "Maintenance Diet" labeled with a use by date of "17FEB04" and "Beef with Barley" with a use by date of "05MAR04". Consumers who had purchased dog food from The Pet Pantry since February of this year were asked to check their present supplies and see if any match the description of the product being removed.
If so, consumers were asked to contact The Pet Pantry at 1-800-381-7387 for further information on how to return the product to The Pet Pantry for proper disposal. Consumers were asked not to destroy or discard the product themselves. The Pet Pantry also used its sales records to contact consumers who purchased the affected product. FDA worked closely with the Pet Pantry International to assure for proper disposal of the recovered product.
http://www.fda.gov/ora/about/enf_story/archive/2003/ch5/cvm1.htm#animal
PLEASE NOTE, NO MORE ENFORCEMENT REPORTS HERE. ...TSS
however, it has not stopped there, lets jump to 2006 alone ;
Subject: MAD COW FDA FEED WARNING LETTER NO. 2007-NOL-01 October 26, 2006 H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc.
Date: November 7, 2006 at 9:08 am PST
Food and Drug Administration
New Orleans District
404 BNA Drive, Building 200, Suite 500
Nashville, TN 37217
Telephone: 615-366-7801
Facsimile: 615-366-7802
October 26, 2006
WARNING LETTER NO. 2007-NOL-01
FEDERAL EXPRESS
OVERNIGHT DELIVERY
Mr. Christopher V. B. Smith
Corporate President, CEO
H. J. Baker & Bro., Inc.
228 Saugatuck Avenue
Westport, Connecticut 06880
Dear Mr. Smith:
On June 6, 8, 12-15, and 23, 2006, a U.S . Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigator inspected
your animal feed protein supplement manufacturing facility, located at 603 Railroad Avenue,
Albertville, Alabama. The inspection revealed significant deviations from the requirements set forth in
Title 21, Code ofFederal Regulations, Part 589.2000 (21 CFR 589.2000), Animal Proteins Prohibited in
Ruminant Feed. This regulation is intended to prevent the establishment and amplification of Bovine
Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). You failed to follow the requirements of this regulation, resulting
in products being manufactured and distributed by your facility because they are adulterated within the
meaning of Section 402(a)(4) [21 USC 342(a)(4)] of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the
Act) and misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(a)(1) [21 USC 343(a)(1)] of the Act.
Our investigation determined adulteration resulted from the failure of your firm to establish and
implement measures sufficient to prevent commingling or cross-contamination . The adulterated feed
was subsequently misbranded because it was not properly labeled. Specifically, we found :
" Your firm failed to establish and use cleanout procedures or other means to prevent carry-over of
products which contain or may contain protein derived from mammalian tissues into animal protein
or feeds which may be used for ruminants, as required by 21 CFR 589.2000(e)(1)(iii)(B) .
Specifically, you failed to establish and use such measures for a screw auger installed in February
2005 . This auger is used to convey both prohibited and non-prohibited material to bulk storage bins.
In addition, you failed to follow the cleanout procedure your firm had developed for the receiving
systems. Your feed is, therefore, adulterated under Section 402(a)(4) [21 USC 342(a)(4)] of the Act.
" You failed to label all products which contained or may have contained prohibited materials with the
BSE cautionary statement, "Do not feed to cattle or other ruminants," as required by 21 CFR
589.2000(e)(1)(i) . Such products are misbranded under Section 403(3) [21 USC 343(a)(1)] of the
Act. These misbranded products include the three Pro-Pak products mentioned below, as well as
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those bulk loads of individual feed ingredients processed through this common screw auger and
distributed between the time it was installed in February 2005, and June 9, 2006 .
This letter is not intended to serve as an all-inclusive list of violations at your facility. As a
manufacturer of materials intended for animal feed use, you are responsible for ensuring your overall
operation and the products you manufacture and distribute are in compliance with the law. You should take prompt action to correct these violations, and you should establish a system whereby violations do not recur. Failure to promptly correct these violations may result in regulatory action, such as seizure and/or injunction, without further notice.
We acknowledge your June 16, 2006, voluntary recall of three products you manufactured from
February 2005 to June 2006. The three products recalled were: Pro-Lak Protein Concentrate for
Lactating Dairy Animals; Pro-Amino II for PreFresh and Lactating Cows; and, Pro-Pak Marine & Animal Protein Concentrate for Use in Animal Feed. Recall effectiveness checks and other measures
will determine the merit of this recall . We recognize you now label all products with the required BSE
cautionary statement and we also acknowledge your intent, given verbally to New Orleans District
management of the FDA, to discontinue the production of supplements which do not contain prohibited
materials. In your written response to this letter, please confirm in writing you have taken these steps.
You should notify this office in writing within 15 working days of receiving this letter, outlining the specific steps you have taken to bring your firm into compliance with the law, including the steps we acknowledge above and any additional steps you have taken. Your response should include an
explanation of each step taken to correct the violations and prevent their recurrence. If corrective action cannot be completed within 15 working days, state the reason for the delay and the date by which the corrections will be completed. Include copies of any available documentation demonstrating corrections have been made.
Your reply should be directed to Kari L. Batey, Compliance Officer, at the address above. If you have
questions regarding any issue in this letter, please contact Ms. Batey at (615) 366-7808.
Sincerely,
,
Carol S . Sanchez
Acting District Director
New Orleans District
Enclosure: Form FDA 483
cc: Craig R. Waterhouse
Plant Manager
H.J. Baker & Bros., Inc.
603 Railroad Avenue
Albertville, Alabama 35951-3419
http://www.fda.gov/foi/warning_letters/g6104d.pdf
TSS
MORE 2006 FEED BAN VIOLATIONS BELOW, ''IN COMMERCE'' ;
Subject: MAD COW FEED RECALL USA SEPT 6, 2006 1961.72 TONS IN COMMERCE AL,
TN, AND WV
Date: September 6, 2006 at 7:58 am PST
PRODUCT
a) EVSRC Custom dairy feed, Recall # V-130-6;
b) Performance Chick Starter, Recall # V-131-6;
c) Performance Quail Grower, Recall # V-132-6;
d) Performance Pheasant Finisher, Recall # V-133-6.
CODE
None
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Donaldson & Hasenbein/dba J&R Feed Service, Inc., Cullman, AL, by telephone
on June 23, 2006 and by letter dated July 19, 2006. Firm initiated recall is
complete.
REASON
Dairy and poultry feeds were possibly contaminated with ruminant based
protein.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
477.72 tons
DISTRIBUTION
AL
______________________________
PRODUCT
a) Dairy feed, custom, Recall # V-134-6;
b) Custom Dairy Feed with Monensin, Recall # V-135-6.
CODE
None. Bulk product
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Burkmann Feed, Greeneville, TN, by Telephone beginning on
June 28, 2006.
Manufacturer: H. J. Baker & Bro., Inc., Albertville, AL. Firm initiated
recall is complete.
REASON
Possible contamination of dairy feeds with ruminant derived meat and bone
meal.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1,484 tons
DISTRIBUTION
TN and WV
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/enforce/2006/ENF00968.html
Subject: MAD COW FEED RECALLS ENFORCEMENT REPORT FOR AUGUST 9, 2006 KY, LA,
MS, AL, GA, AND TN 11,000+ TONS
Date: August 16, 2006 at 9:19 am PST
RECALLS AND FIELD CORRECTIONS: VETERINARY MEDICINE - CLASS II
______________________________
PRODUCT
Bulk custom made dairy feed, Recall # V-115-6
CODE
None
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Hiseville Feed & Seed Co., Hiseville, KY, by telephone and letter on or
about July 14, 2006. FDA initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Custom made feeds contain ingredient called Pro-Lak which may contain
ruminant derived meat and bone meal.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
Approximately 2,223 tons
DISTRIBUTION
KY
______________________________
PRODUCT
Bulk custom made dairy feed, Recall # V-116-6
CODE
None
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Rips Farm Center, Tollesboro, KY, by telephone and letter on July 14, 2006.
FDA initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Custom made feeds contain ingredient called Pro-Lak which may contain
ruminant derived meat and bone meal.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1,220 tons
DISTRIBUTION
KY
______________________________
PRODUCT
Bulk custom made dairy feed, Recall # V-117-6
CODE
None
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Kentwood Co-op, Kentwood, LA, by telephone on June 27, 2006. FDA initiated
recall is completed.
REASON
Possible contamination of animal feed ingredients, including ingredients
that are used in feed for dairy animals, with ruminant derived meat and bone
meal.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
40 tons
DISTRIBUTION
LA and MS
______________________________
PRODUCT
Bulk Dairy Feed, Recall V-118-6
CODE
None
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Cal Maine Foods, Inc., Edwards, MS, by telephone on June 26, 2006. FDA
initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Possible contamination of animal feed ingredients, including ingredients
that are used in feed for dairy animals, with ruminant derived meat and bone
meal.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
7,150 tons
DISTRIBUTION
MS
______________________________
PRODUCT
Bulk custom dairy pre-mixes, Recall # V-119-6
CODE
None
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Walthall County Co-op, Tylertown, MS, by telephone on June 26, 2006. Firm
initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Possible contamination of dairy animal feeds with ruminant derived meat and
bone meal.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
87 tons
DISTRIBUTION
MS
______________________________
PRODUCT
Bulk custom dairy pre-mixes, Recall # V-120-6
CODE
None
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Ware Milling Inc., Houston, MS, by telephone on June 23, 2006. Firm
initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Possible contamination of dairy animal feeds with ruminant derived meat and
bone meal.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
350 tons
DISTRIBUTION
AL and MS
______________________________
PRODUCT
a) Tucker Milling, LLC Tm 32% Sinking Fish Grower, #2680-Pellet,
50 lb. bags, Recall # V-121-6;
b) Tucker Milling, LLC #31120, Game Bird Breeder Pellet,
50 lb. bags, Recall # V-122-6;
c) Tucker Milling, LLC #31232 Game Bird Grower,
50 lb. bags, Recall # V-123-6;
d) Tucker Milling, LLC 31227-Crumble, Game Bird Starter, BMD
Medicated, 50 lb bags, Recall # V-124-6;
e) Tucker Milling, LLC #31120, Game Bird Breeder, 50 lb bags,
Recall # V-125-6;
f) Tucker Milling, LLC #30230, 30 % Turkey Starter, 50 lb bags,
Recall # V-126-6;
g) Tucker Milling, LLC #30116, TM Broiler Finisher,
50 lb bags, Recall # V-127-6
CODE
All products manufactured from 02/01/2005 until 06/20/2006
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Tucker Milling LLC, Guntersville, AL, by telephone and visit
on June 20, 2006, and by letter on June 23, 2006.
Manufacturer: H. J. Baker and Brothers Inc., Stamford, CT. Firm initiated
recall is ongoing.
REASON
Poultry and fish feeds which were possibly contaminated with ruminant based
protein were not labeled as "Do not feed to ruminants".
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
7,541-50 lb bags
DISTRIBUTION
AL, GA, MS, and TN
END OF ENFORCEMENT REPORT FOR AUGUST 9, 2006
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http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ENFORCE/2006/ENF00964.html
Subject: MAD COW FEED RECALL MI MAMMALIAN PROTEIN VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN
COMMERCE 27,694,240 lbs
Date: August 6, 2006 at 6:14 pm PST
PRODUCT
Bulk custom dairy feds manufactured from concentrates, Recall # V-113-6
CODE
All dairy feeds produced between 2/1/05 and 6/16/06 and containing H. J.
Baker recalled feed products.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Vita Plus Corp., Gagetown, MI, by visit beginning on June 21, 2006. Firm
initiated recall is complete.
REASON
The feed was manufactured from materials that may have been contaminated
with mammalian protein.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
27,694,240 lbs
DISTRIBUTION
MI
END OF ENFORCEMENT REPORT FOR AUGUST 2, 2006
###
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/enforce/2006/ENF00963.html
Subject: MAD COW FEED RECALL AL AND FL VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 125
TONS Products manufactured from 02/01/2005 until 06/06/2006
Date: August 6, 2006 at 6:16 pm PST
PRODUCT
a) CO-OP 32% Sinking Catfish, Recall # V-100-6;
b) Performance Sheep Pell W/Decox/A/N, medicated,
net wt. 50 lbs, Recall # V-101-6;
c) Pro 40% Swine Conc Meal -- 50 lb, Recall # V-102-6;
d) CO-OP 32% Sinking Catfish Food Medicated,
Recall # V-103-6;
e) "Big Jim's" BBB Deer Ration, Big Buck Blend,
Recall # V-104-6;
f) CO-OP 40% Hog Supplement Medicated Pelleted,
Tylosin 100 grams/ton, 50 lb. bag, Recall # V-105-6;
g) Pig Starter Pell II, 18% W/MCDX Medicated 282020,
Carbadox -- 0.0055%, Recall # V-106-6;
h) CO-OP STARTER-GROWER CRUMBLES, Complete
Feed for Chickens from Hatch to 20 Weeks, Medicated,
Bacitracin Methylene Disalicylate, 25 and 50 Lbs,
Recall # V-107-6;
i) CO-OP LAYING PELLETS, Complete Feed for Laying
Chickens, Recall # 108-6;
j) CO-OP LAYING CRUMBLES, Recall # V-109-6;
k) CO-OP QUAIL FLIGHT CONDITIONER MEDICATED,
net wt 50 Lbs, Recall # V-110-6;
l) CO-OP QUAIL STARTER MEDICATED, Net Wt. 50 Lbs,
Recall # V-111-6;
m) CO-OP QUAIL GROWER MEDICATED, 50 Lbs,
Recall # V-112-6
CODE
Product manufactured from 02/01/2005 until 06/06/2006
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Inc., Decatur, AL, by telephone, fax, email and
visit on June 9, 2006. FDA initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Animal and fish feeds which were possibly contaminated with ruminant based
protein not labeled as "Do not feed to ruminants".
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
125 tons
DISTRIBUTION
AL and FL
END OF ENFORCEMENT REPORT FOR AUGUST 2, 2006
###
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/enforce/2006/ENF00963.html
Subject: MAD COW FEED RECALL KY VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE ?????
Date: August 6, 2006 at 6:19 pm PST
PRODUCT
Bulk custom made dairy feed, Recall # V-114-6
CODE
None
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Burkmann Feeds LLC, Glasgow, KY, by letter on July 14, 2006. Firm initiated
recall is ongoing.
REASON
Custom made feeds contain ingredient called Pro-Lak, which may contain
ruminant derived meat and bone meal.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
?????
DISTRIBUTION
KY
END OF ENFORCEMENT REPORT FOR AUGUST 2, 2006
###
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/enforce/2006/ENF00963.html
CJD WATCH MESSAGE BOARD
TSS
MAD COW FEED RECALL USA EQUALS 10,878.06 TONS NATIONWIDE
Sun Jul 16, 2006 09:22
71.248.128.67
RECALLS AND FIELD CORRECTIONS: VETERINARY MEDICINE -- CLASS II
______________________________
PRODUCT
a) PRO-LAK, bulk weight, Protein Concentrate for Lactating Dairy Animals,
Recall # V-079-6;
b) ProAmino II, FOR PREFRESH AND LACTATING COWS, net weight 50lb (22.6 kg),
Recall # V-080-6;
c) PRO-PAK, MARINE & ANIMAL PROTEIN CONCENTRATE FOR USE IN ANIMAL
FEED, Recall # V-081-6;
d) Feather Meal, Recall # V-082-6
CODE
a) Bulk
b) None
c) Bulk
d) Bulk
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
H. J. Baker & Bro., Inc., Albertville, AL, by telephone on June 15, 2006 and
by press release on June 16, 2006. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Possible contamination of animal feeds with ruminent derived meat and bone
meal.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
10,878.06 tons
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
END OF ENFORCEMENT REPORT FOR July 12, 2006
###
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/enforce/2006/ENF00960.html
Subject: MAD COW FEED BAN WARNING LETTER ISSUED MAY 17, 2006
Date: June 27, 2006 at 7:42 am PST
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration
New Orleans District
297 Plus Park Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37217
Telephone: 615-781-5380
Fax: 615-781-5391
May 17, 2006
WARNING LETTER NO. 2006-NOL-06
FEDERAL EXPRESS
OVERNIGHT DELIVERY
Mr. William Shirley, Jr., Owner
Louisiana.DBA Riegel By-Products
2621 State Street
Dallas, Texas 75204
Dear Mr. Shirley:
On February 12, 17, 21, and 22, 2006, a U.S. Food & Drug Administration
(FDA) investigator inspected your rendering plant, located at 509 Fortson
Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. The inspection revealed significant
deviations from the requirements set forth in Title 21, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 589.2000 [21 CFR 589.2000], Animal Proteins Prohibited in
Ruminant Feed. This regulation is intended to prevent the establishment and
amplification of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). You failed to
follow the requirements of this regulation; products being manufactured and
distributed by your facility are misbranded within the meaning of Section
403(a)(1) [21 USC 343(a)(1)] of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
(the Act).
Our investigation found you failed to provide measures, including sufficient
written procedures, to prevent commingling or cross-contamination and to
maintain sufficient written procedures [21 CFR 589.2000(e)] because:
You failed to use clean-out procedures or other means adequate to prevent
carryover of protein derived from mammalian tissues into animal protein or
feeds which may be used for ruminants. For example, your facility uses the
same equipment to process mammalian and poultry tissues. However, you use
only hot water to clean the cookers between processing tissues from each
species. You do not clean the auger, hammer mill, grinder, and spouts after
processing mammalian tissues.
You failed to maintain written procedures specifying the clean-out
procedures or other means to prevent carryover of protein derived from
mammalian tissues into feeds which may be used for ruminants.
As a result . the poultry meal you manufacture may contain protein derived
from mammalian tissues prohibited in ruminant feed. Pursuant to 21 CFR
589.2000(e)(1)(i), any products containing or may contain protein derived
from mammalian tissues must be labeled, "Do not feed to cattle or other
ruminants." Since you failed to label a product which may contain protein
derived from mammalian tissues with the required cautionary statement. the
poultry meal is misbranded under Section 403(a)(1) [21 USC 343(a)(1)] of the
Act.
This letter is not intended as an all-inclusive list of violations at your
facility. As a manufacturer of materials intended for animal feed use, you
are responsible for ensuring your overall operation and the products you
manufacture and distribute are in compliance with the law. You should take
prompt action to correct these violations, and you should establish a system
whereby violations do not recur. Failure to promptly correct these
violations may result in regulatory action, such as seizure and/or
injunction, without further notice.
You should notify this office in writing within 15 working days of receiving
this letter, outlining the specific steps you have taken to bring your firm
into compliance with the law. Your response should include an explanation of
each step taken to correct the violations and prevent their recurrence. If
corrective action cannot be completed within 15 working days, state the
reason for the delay and the date by which the corrections will be
completed. Include copies of any available documentation demonstrating
corrections have been made.
Your reply should be directed to Mark W. Rivero, Compliance Officer, U.S.
Food and Drug Administration, 2424 Edenborn Avenue, Suite 410, Metairie,
Louisiana 70001. If you have questions regarding any issue in this letter,
please contact Mr. Rivero at (504) 219-8818, extension 103.
Sincerely,
/S
Carol S. Sanchez
Acting District Director
New Orleans District
http://www.fda.gov/foi/warning_letters/g5883d.htm
there seem to be enforcement reports for;
http://www.fda.gov/ora/about/enf_story/archive/2001/default.htm
http://www.fda.gov/ora/about/enf_story/archive/2002/default.htm
http://www.fda.gov/ora/about/enf_story/archive/2003/default.htm
2001 Purina
RECALLS AND FIELD CORRECTIONS: VETMED -- CLASS II
RECALL NO.ID NO.PRODUCT
V-033-1 1186 OMOLENE #300
V-034-1 4987 PURINA HORSE PELLET 14
V-035-1 27690 CATTLE COMPLETE #4
V-036-1 10602 HORSEMAN'S EDGE 12 COARSE
V-037-1 5541 GRAIN LND CRS CRKD CRM
V-038-1 1194 HORSE CHOW #100
V-039-1 27313 SHOWCHOW LEAN 50 L160
V-040-1 1199 HORSE CHARGE
V-041-1 6214 CALF STARTER (COARSE) OTC 6
V-042-1 1384 GAME FLIGHT CONDÖÖ--
V-043-1 14971 PREPARE COMP II 18%
V-044-1 28493 CU BRND A/L PLT PK
V-045-1 1381 GAME BIRD STARTENA W/O ETTS
V-046-1 27459 LN GN ST S2 CPSTZ
V-047-1 7375 SHOW CHOW PREMIUM DEV DTC 7
V-048-1 28394 CU 1 CATTLE HOLDING
V-049-1 28383 RANGE CAKE 20.SM CKR
V-050-1 1505 START & GROW W/O ETTS
V-051-1 39335 ACCURATION CTL DEV-
V-052-1 28515 CU CAKE CUBE N
V-053-1 38056 COMM CATTLE ST CTC140
V-054-1 37883 RANGE CAKE 20N 5/32
V-055-1 36668 CATTLE GROWER 32 RM 175
V-056-1 28450 WILD TURKEY CON MP.025%
V-057-1 28443 PURINA ELK CHECKERS 20%
V-058-1 28452 BB SCRATCH GRAIN
V-059-1 39356 ACCURATION CTL COND.
V-060-1 39747 NATURAL BEEF BUILDER COARSE
V-061-1 26753 HORSEMAN'S EDGE PELLET 14%
V-062-1 1506 START & GROW MP 0.0125% 50#
V-063-1 1386 GAMEBIRD BRDR LAYENa ETTS
V-064-1 27917 SWEET GRAIN MIX 9
V-065-1 19283 COMM CATTLE ST CTSM
V-066-1 27310 SHWCHPIG G17-XL L160
V-067-1 18346 COMP SOW OVAL
V-068-1 28255 HOG FINISHER LND W/O
V-069-1 27140 CALF GROWENA 16% BVT 60
V-070-1 27460 SH CH PIG ST20-XL L140
V-071-1 28103 MAZ OSTRICH BREEDER
V-072-1 5540 GRAIN LAND WHOLE CORN
V-073-1 1195 HORSE CHOW #200
V-074-1 28340 LAMB SHOW RATION CTC50
V-075-1 43289 OMOLENE #300 GROWTH
V-076-1 28387 FORAGE BALANCER 20N 3/8
V-077-1 43771 HFC SHOW PIG 20% T 100
V-078-1 28863 CS ACU-MN VEG PS#1, 2 RM300
V-079-1 28555 CU STANDRIDGE GRW RM700
V-080-1 43660 HF&C SHOW CHOW PIG STR W/O
V-081-1 38255 PHEASANT FLIGHT COND HM BMD50
V-082-1 37504 COMM TX CATTLE STR CTSM 77.7
V-083-1 28451 BB WHOLE MILO
V-084-1 28448 WILD TU COND. MP-BMD
V-085-1 28441 HI-PRO DEER CHECKERS
V-086-1 43661 HF&C SHOW CHOW PIG STR T100
V-087-1 39357 HI-ENERGY BEEF CKR
V-088-1 40849 NATURAL BEEF BREEDER
V-089-1 16647 PHEAS FLIGHT COND BMD 50
V-090-1 1822 EQUINE ADULT
V-091-1 16645 PHEASANT FLIGHT COND W/O
V-092-1 11040 ACCU CONCENTRATE
V-093-1 9798 CATTLE FINISHER 40 W/O..
V-094-1 23778 ACCU - CREEP
V-095-1 19353 CATTLE FIN 40 RM1200
V-096-1 19293 LAMB SHOW GRO/FIN CRS
V-097-1 26720 SW DROUGHT CUBE
V-098-1 6912 PURINA ELK CHECKERS 20% 5/32
V-099-1 24566 FOR BAL ML4 1:3 CTC70
V-100-1 28310 SOUTHWEST 14N BVT 80
V-101-1 28304 SOUTHWEST 12N HI - F
V-102-1 28296 SOUTHWEST 14 N CTC28
V-103-1 44627 SHOW CH PIG ST/GR L1 200
V-104-1 28332 SOUTHWEST 12N RM 25
V-105-1 27357 FORAGE BALANCER 20M 3/4
V-106-1 28292 SOUTHWEST 14N 3/8"
V-107-1 28291 SOUTHWEST 14N 1/4"
V-108-1 25035 STABLE STAR SWEET 12
V-109-1 9803 RABBIT COMP BLEND 50 %
V-110-1 27923 STABLE STAR SWEET GRAIN 9
V-111-1 5639 LAYENA CRUMBLES LG ETT
V-112-1 1185 OMOLENE #200
V-113-1 1209 EQUINE SENIOR
V-114-1 27354 RANGE CAKE 20 3/4
V-115-1 9732 SHOW CHOW PREMIUM GLD FN CTC7
V-116-1 28293 SW 14N 3/4" W/O
V-117-1 27312 LEAN GEN 110 L140
V-118-1 4701 PRE - COND - REC CHOW DO .0025%
V-119-1 28021 FEEDLOT 40 W/O MEAL
V-120-1 11415 WHOLE CORN
V-121-1 16283 ACCU CONCENTRATE RM150
V-122-1 19383 ACCU - CHICKEN BLEND GSÖ
V-123-1 17632 STOCKYARDS CHOW
V-124-1 24544 FORAGE BAL ML 4 1:3
V-125-1 25064 MAZ OSTRICH GR/MAINT
V-126-1 24745 WILD TU STARTER MP - BMD
V-127-1 28106 HI - PRO DEER CHRS - WC
V-128-1 28308 SOUTHWEST 38N
V-129-1 28299 BB STEER RATION
V-130-1 28311 SOUTHWEST 38N RM 200
V-131-1 28338 SOUTHWEST 14N BVT 60
V-132-1 27352 RANGE CAKE 20N 3/4
V-133-1 4998 STRATEGY - GX
V-134-1 1102 PRECONDITION/RECEIVING CTSM 1/4
V-135-1 28405 STABLE STAR SWEET GRAIN 14
V-136-1 1206 EQUINE JUNIOR
V-137-1 28348 CATTLE COMPLETE #3ÖÖ
V-138-1 1184 OMOLENE #100
V-139-1 5628 LAYENA PELLETS
V-140-1 28376 RANGE CAKE 20N 3/8"
V-141-1 388 COMPLETE SOW III W/O
V-142-1 5887 SHOW CHOW LAMB G/F CRSE CTC50
V-143-1 10603 HORSEMAN'S EDGE 14% COARSE
V-144-1 1403 GOAT CHOW
V-145-1 1560 SCRATCH GRAINS
V-146-1 19319 HORSE & MULE
V-147-1 28245 HOG GROWER OTC50
V-148-1 28321 SOUTHWEST 14N DO.0037%
V-149-1 28236 LN GN STR S1 CPSTZ - 250
V-150-1 28207 PREP PLUS COMP HL 18
V-151-1 28240 SHOW CHOW PIG ST.20-XL
V-152-1 28290 SOUTHWEST 14N 5/32"
V-153-1 1480 MAZURI EMU STARTER
V-154-1 1189 PURE PRIDE #200
V-155-1 1508 MEATBUILDER MP 0.0125%
V-156-1 27921 SWEET GRAIN MIX 12
V-157-1 26671 GOLDEN MILK B16
V-158-1 28397 B.B. HORSE & MULE
V-159-1 28456 BB WHOLE OATS
V-160-1 1371 ADV- NUT PROF FORM RABBIT
V-161-1 40996 MAZURI PRIMATE MAINTENANCE BISCUIT
V-162-1 43288 OMOLENE #200 PERFORMANCE
V-163-1 28601 HORSEMAN'S EDGE 14%
V-164-1 28612 BEEF PROMIX#100 CTSM
V-165-1 28419 SOUTHWEST 12N RM 150
V-166-1 28371 GRASS STR 16 NÖÖÖ.
V-167-1 28361 CTL LIM RTN #4 RM110
V-168-1 28360 CTLE LIM RTN #3 RM70
V-169-1 27326 PUR-LYX 21
V-170-1 672 HOG CHOW 40 MEAL
V-171-1 28287 COMM CATTLE ST W/O
V-172-1 28322 CS SW 14 N, TRM
V-173-1 28239 MEAL
V-174-1 28235 PIG STARTENA - 61900
V-175-1 1488 MAZ EMU MAINTENANCE
V-176-1 1165 ACCURATION 2 HL MEAL
V-177-1 1461 GRAIN LAND WHOLE OATS
V-178-1 28241 SHOW CHOW PIG GROW-17-XL
V-179-1 1493 PURINA OSTRIGRO COMPLETE
V-180-1 28246 PIG STARTENA CP-STZ
V-181-1 1190 PURE PRIDE #300
V-182-1 26957 CTLE LIM RAT #1 RM40
V-183-1 26860 COM CALF S/G CRS BVT60
V-184-1 27325 COMM CATTLE ST DO
V-185-1 12837 CATTLE FINISHER 50 W/O..
V-186-1 43287 OMOLENE #100 PLEASURE
V-187-1 43770 HFC SHOW PIG 20%
V-188-1 28615 SOUTHWEST 12N
V-189-1 28616 SOUTHWEST 12N
V-190-1 28408 BEEF PRO MIX 50
V-191-1 28363 CTLE LIM TRN #5 RM180
V-192-1 43337 HF&C SHOW CHOW PIG STR CDX 50
V-193-1 28372 FRG BAL ML4 1:3 CTC750
CODE:
70YY-99, 69YY-99.
MANUFACTURER:
Purina Mills, Oklahoma City, OK 73106.
RECALLED BY:
The manufacturer initiated the recall by letter dated 2/16/01 flagged
"URGENT RECALL" to all direct accounts. Firm-initiated recall ongoing.
DISTRIBUTION:
OK, AR, KA.
QUANTITY:
161 Units.
REASON:
The products have missing or incomplete labeling; items lacking include
statement of ingredients, lot number, place of manufacture, percent fat &
protein, etc. Most products are bagged into bags with a pre-printed unique
product name, less than 5% are not.
END OF ENFORCEMENT REPORT FOR MAY 23, 2001.
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http://69.20.19.211/bbs/topics/ENFORCE/2001/ENF00694.html
WE know now, and we knew decades ago, that 5.5 grams of suspect feed in TEXAS was enough to kill 100 cows.
look at the table and you'll see that as little as 1 mg (or 0.001 gm) caused 7% (1 of 14) of the cows to come down with BSE;
Risk of oral infection with bovine spongiform encephalopathy agent in primates
Corinne Ida Lasmézas, Emmanuel Comoy, Stephen Hawkins, Christian Herzog, Franck Mouthon, Timm Konold, Frédéric Auvré, Evelyne Correia, Nathalie Lescoutra-Etchegaray, Nicole Salès, Gerald Wells, Paul Brown, Jean-Philippe Deslys
Summary The uncertain extent of human exposure to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)--which can lead to variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD)--is compounded by incomplete knowledge about the efficiency of oral infection and the magnitude of any bovine-to-human biological barrier to transmission. We therefore investigated oral transmission of BSE to non-human primates. We gave two macaques a 5 g oral dose of brain homogenate from a BSE-infected cow. One macaque developed vCJD-like neurological disease 60 months after exposure, whereas the other remained free of disease at 76 months. On the basis of these findings and data from other studies, we made a preliminary estimate of the food exposure risk for man, which provides additional assurance that existing public health measures can prevent transmission of BSE to man.
snip...
BSE bovine brain inoculum
100 g 10 g 5 g 1 g 100 mg 10 mg 1 mg 0·1 mg 0·01 mg
Primate (oral route)* 1/2 (50%)
Cattle (oral route)* 10/10 (100%) 7/9 (78%) 7/10 (70%) 3/15 (20%) 1/15 (7%) 1/15 (7%)
RIII mice (ic ip route)* 17/18 (94%) 15/17 (88%) 1/14 (7%)
PrPres biochemical detection
The comparison is made on the basis of calibration of the bovine inoculum used in our study with primates against a bovine brain inoculum with a similar PrPres concentration that was
inoculated into mice and cattle.8 *Data are number of animals positive/number of animals surviving at the time of clinical onset of disease in the first positive animal (%). The accuracy of
bioassays is generally judged to be about plus or minus 1 log. ic ip=intracerebral and intraperitoneal.
Table 1: Comparison of transmission rates in primates and cattle infected orally with similar BSE brain inocula
Published online January 27, 2005
http://www.thelancet.com/journal/journal.isa
It is clear that the designing scientists must
also have shared Mr Bradley's surprise at the results because all the dose
levels right down to 1 gram triggered infection.
http://www.bseinquiry.gov.uk/files/ws/s145d.pdf
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6. It also appears to me that Mr Bradley's answer (that it would take less than say 100
grams) was probably given with the benefit of hindsight; particularly if one
considers that later in the same answer Mr Bradley expresses his surprise that it
could take as little of 1 gram of brain to cause BSE by the oral route within the
same species. This information did not become available until the "attack rate"
experiment had been completed in 1995/96. This was a titration experiment
designed to ascertain the infective dose. A range of dosages was used to ensure
that the actual result was within both a lower and an upper limit within the study
and the designing scientists would not have expected all the dose levels to trigger
infection. The dose ranges chosen by the most informed scientists at that time
ranged from 1 gram to three times one hundred grams. It is clear that the designing
scientists must have also shared Mr Bradley's surprise at the results because all the
dose levels right down to 1 gram triggered infection.
http://www.bseinquiry.gov.uk/files/ws/s147f.pdf
Re: BSE .1 GRAM LETHAL NEW STUDY SAYS via W.H.O. Dr Maura Ricketts
[BBC radio 4 FARM news]
http://www.maddeer.org/audio/BBC4farmingtoday2_1_03.ram
http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/ac/03/slides/3923s1_OPH.htm
2) Infectious dose:
To cattle: 1 gram of infected brain material (by oral ingestion)
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/sci/bio/bseesbe.shtml
Purina Mills Voluntarily Recalls Antlermax Deer 20 Feed
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/purina04_05.html
Purina Mills Voluntarily Recalls Purina Layena® Sunfresh Recipe ...
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/purina02_06.html
Purina Mills response to FDA concerns "unsatisfactory" - WSJ
http://www.organicconsumers.org/madcow/purina41601.cfm
PRODUCT Purina Top-16 Dairy & Cattle Wormer, in 50 pound bags.
Recall #V-004-4.
CODE Lot #F9265.
-6-MANUFACTURER Purina Mills, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota.
RECALLED BY Manufacturer, by telephone October 16 & 17, 1993. Firm-
initiated recall complete.
DISTRIBUTION Minnesota, Wisconsin.
QUANTITY 48 bags were distributed.
REASON Product is superpotent in Morantel Tartrate.
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ENFORCE/ENF00290.html
VETERINARY PRODUCTS
Class I -
NONE
Class II -
Product: (a) Purina Lean Generation Chow Gro-Fin Pak W/O, bulk
nonmedicated swine feed;
(b) Purina Lean Generation Chow 321 40T, bulk medicated
swine feed;
(c) Purina Lean Generation Chow Concentrate w/o, bulk
nonmedicated swine feed;
(d) Purina Sow Chow 2901, in 50 lb bags, nonmedicated
animal feed supplement (swine);
(e) Purina Lean Generation Chow-Gro-Fin Pak w/o, bulk
nonmedicated swine feed in crumble form.
Recall #V-002/006-2.
Code: Lot numbers: 7-11-91, 43-071591, 7-16-91.
Manufacturer: Purina Mills, Inc., Sioux City, Iowa.
-12-
Recalled by: Manufacturer, by telephone August 6-8, 1991.
Firm-initiated recall complete.
Distribution: Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota.
Quantity: 86,000 pounds were distributed; firm estimates none
remain
