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CHS recalls animal feed due to high copper levels

CHS Inc. has implemented a voluntary recall of 50-pound packages of its Kountry Buffet 14% Text and Provider 15% Pellet, both for Mature Cattle, Horses, Goats & Sheep due to excessive levels of copper.

CHS Inc. has implemented a voluntary recall of 50-pound packages of its Kountry Buffet 14% Text and Provider 15% Pellet, both for Mature Cattle, Horses, Goats & Sheep due to excessive levels of copper.

No illnesses or deaths have been reported to date. Consumption of the affected product may cause potential health risks, including death, in sheep. Symptoms of copper toxicity in sheep include lethargy, anemic appearance, excessive teeth grinding, extreme thirst, pale membranes (jaundice) and bloody urine.

The recalled products were manufactured in September 2015 and October 2015 at CHS Inc.’s Harrisburg, Oregon, feed mill and distributed to 42 customers in Oregon and Washington. Kountry Buffet 14% Text features a salmon-colored label attached to a brown bag. Provider 15% Pellet features a yellow label attached to a brown bag. Affected Lot numbers for either product can be found at the bottom of the label and are as follows:

Kountry Buffet 14% Text Lot #

  • 85092415-M702660
  • 85100615-M720130
  • 85101215-M728050
  • 85101515-M734590
  • 85102315-M748470

Provider 15% Pellet Lot #

  • 85101415-M732580
  • 85101515-M734810 

The potential presence of high copper levels was detected by routine sample tests of the product conducted by a third-party lab. After notifying the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in early November, the company began to proactively contact affected dealers and end consumers to inform each of the voluntary recall of all unconsumed product in the listed Lot numbers.

Consumers who purchased this product and have remaining quantities should immediately discontinue use and are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at +1.800.398.0327 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CDT. Information also is available at www.paybacknutrition.com.

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