June 28, 2017

Rough-N-Ready cattle feed with high levels of monensin recalled

ADM Animal Nutrition^™, a division of Archer Daniels Midland Co., has recalled 50-pound bags of Rough-N-Ready 14 BT cattle feed because they contain elevated levels of monensin beyond the recommended dosage, which could be harmful to cattle.

At elevated levels, monensin can be toxic to cattle and can cause colic-like symptoms, hypokalemia, myoglobinuria, chronic cardiovascular issues and possible death.

The affected product was distributed between Jan. 19 and Feb. 2, and could have been purchased directly from ADM Animal Nutrition or through one of three distributors including Midwest Fertilizer Inc. in Iola, Kansas; CW Feeds in Wichita, Kansas; and Northtown Ace in Mountain Grove, Missouri.

ADM Animal Nutrition received reports from two customers claiming this feed may have resulted in death loss on their respective farms. The company immediately began investigating and initiated the recall upon receiving confirmation that the feed contained elevated levels of monensin due to a temporary breakdown in the packaging process, which ADM has corrected.

ADM said it has been in direct contact with the distributors involved in this recall, and that all products have been removed from retail shelves. ADM is also working directly with the customers involved.

The lot number, 2WS01717, can be found at the bottom of the label. Customers who have purchased the recalled feed have been advised to immediately stop using it and return it to their distributor or directly to ADM Animal Nutrition for a full refund.

Customer inquiries can be made at tel. 800-217-2007 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Central Time, Monday-Friday.