Horse Journal just learned that horse feeds made by Southern
States Cooperative Milling's Gettysburg plant have been recalled for
elevated aflatoxin levels. The recall was issued on March 28, 2008, but posted
on the FDA web site on June 11. The recalled feeds are:
- Reliance Hay Stretcher Pellet, lot G8015
- Select 12P pelleted horse feed, lot G8018
The recall involved 1,124 bags (28.1 tons), which included
some sheep feed, and is ongoing. The feed was distributed in the following
states: Delaware, Maryland, New Hampshire,
New Jersey, New
York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. As of June 11,
we found no notice on the Southern States web site.
Horse Journal will continue to monitor the FDA's weekly
enforcement reports and keep you advised of any horse-related recalls--even if
they are several months after the fact.
We initially reported the first aflatoxin recall in our June
2008 issue. The full report is in our July 2008 issue. Recalled feeds include brands from Purina, Farnam Platform and
Tractor Supply’s DuMOR feeds.