June 12, 2008, Consumer Alert:
Southern States Added to Feeds Recall List

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, which will arrive in your mailbox shortly. Recalled feeds include brands from Purina, Farnam Platform and Tractor Supply’s DuMOR feeds.