The foods contain aflatoxin levels that exceed federal guidelines
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Cargills animal nutrition business is recalling select Southern States feed due to aflatoxin levels that exceed the Food and Drug Administrations action levels.
Livestock, horses and poultry exposed to aflatoxin are at risk of exposure to several health hazards.
No adverse health effects to animals have been reported to ate.
The following products are being recalled:
| Product | Size | Lot Code | Product Code | Species | Date Made | Shelf Life |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern States Traditions 2-Grain Scratch (CN) | 50 lb | N8313 | 523540 | Poultry | Nov 2018 | 90 days |
| Southern States Flock Balancer 20% Booster (CN) | 50 lb | N8352 | 525430 | Poultry | Dec 2018 | 90 days |
| Southern States Calf Developer Plus (DEC) (CN) | 50 lb | N8354 | 511810 | Dairy Cattle | Dec 2018 | 60 days |
| Southern States Sheep Feed Pellets (CN) | 50 lb | N9035 | 572610 | Sheep | Feb 2019 | 90 days |
| Southern States Sporting Bird Flight Developer (BMD) (CN) | 50 lb | N9035 | 523630 | Poultry | Feb 2019 | 90 days |
| Southern States Genetic Expression 14% Jump Start (BVT) (CN) | 50 lb | N9035 | 573760 | Beef Cattle | Feb 2019 | 90 days |
| Southern States Custom Formula | 2 tons (all purchased by a single customer) | N9037 | Poultry | Feb 2019 | 30 days | |
| Southern States Traditions Chick Start & Grow (AMP) (CN) | 50 lb | N9039 | 523600 | Poultry | Feb 2019 | 90 days |
| Southern States Custom Formula | 23 tons (all purchased by a single customer) | N9039 | Dairy Cattle | Feb 2019 | 30 days | |
| Southern States 16% Sweet Goat Feed (CN) | 50 lb | N9043 | 571800 | Goat | Feb 2019 | 60 days |
| Southern States Triple 10 (CN) | 50 lb | N9043 | 554270 | Equine | Feb 2019 | 60 days |
| Southern States Coarse Screened Cracked Corn (CN) | 50 lb | N9045 | 591180 | All Stock | Feb 2019 | 90 days |
| Southern States Intensity 22% Calf Starter (BVT/CF) (CN) | 50 lb | N9045 | 511961 | Dairy Cattle | Feb 2019 | 60 days |
| Southern States All Grain Start-N-Grow (CN) | 25 lb | N9053 | 523500 | Poultry | Feb 2019 | 90 days |
The recalled products were shipped to retail outlets and distributors in the Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia markets.
What to do
Customers who purchased the recalled products should return remaining products to their local dealer or retailer for a replacement or full refund.
Consumers with questions may call (800) 822-1012 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m.(ET).