Monday, October 29, 2012

Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts Premium Nutritional Products Announces Ongoing Voluntary Recall Of Select ZuPreem Bird Foods

Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts Premium Nutritional Products Announces Ongoing Voluntary Recall Of Select ZuPreem Bird Foods

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Premium Nutritional Products Announces Ongoing Voluntary Recall Of Select ZuPreem Bird Foods


Contact
Consumer:
1-800-345-4767 

Media:
Alex Wendel
(816) 678-7094
Laura McCarthy
(816) 914-2953 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 26, 2012 – On September 27, 2012, Premium Nutritional Products, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of ZuPreem FruitBlend™ With Natural Fruit Flavors maintenance formula bird foods for medium/large birds and for large birds with use by date codes of 11/30/13 or 11/13 and lot numbers 598405052 or 598405072. The recall is being conducted due to the product containing the combination of exceedingly high calcium levels, low phosphorus, and high vitamin D concentration resulting in a significant health risk to the birds. Consumption of food from these particular lots may make birds sick and, in some cases, may be fatal. Symptoms include decreased activity level or appetite, increase in water consumption or watery droppings. Customers whose birds exhibit these symptoms should immediately contact their veterinarian.
The two voluntarily recalled lots are 598405052 and 598405072. The lot and expiration dates by sku, are listed below:
SKU
Net Weight
Description
UPC
“Use By”
Lot Code
83020
2 lbs.
ZuPreem FruitBlend with Natural Fruit Flavors Premium Daily Bird Food for medium/large birds
762177830209
Use By 11/30/13
598405052
83030
3.5 lbs.
ZuPreem FruitBlend with Natural Fruit Flavors Premium Daily Bird Food for medium/large birds
762177830308
Use By 11/30/13
598405052
83120
12 lbs.
ZuPreem FruitBlend with Natural Fruit Flavors Premium Daily Bird Food for medium/large birds
762177831206
Use By 11/30/13
598405052
83170
17.5 lbs.
ZuPreem FruitBlend with Natural Fruit Flavors Premium Daily Bird Food for medium/large birds
762177831701
Best By 11/13
598405052
83350
35 lbs.
ZuPreem FruitBlend with Natural Fruit Flavors Premium Daily Bird Food for medium/large birds
762177833507
Best By 11/13
598405052
84020
2   lbs.
ZuPreem FruitBlend with Natural Fruit Flavors Premium Daily Bird Food for large birds
762177840208
Use By 11/30/13
598405072
84030
3.5 lbs.
ZuPreem FruitBlend with Natural Fruit Flavors Premium Daily Bird Food for large birds
762177840307
Use By 11/30/13
598405072
84120
12 lbs.
ZuPreem FruitBlend with Natural Fruit Flavors Premium Daily Bird Food for large birds
762177841205
Use By 11/30/13
598405072
84170
17.5 lbs.
ZuPreem FruitBlend with Natural Fruit Flavors Premium Daily Bird Food for large birds
762177841700
Best By 11/13
598405072
84350
35 lbs.
ZuPreem FruitBlend with Natural Fruit Flavors Premium Daily Bird Food for large birds
762177843506
Best By 11/13
598405072

The products were shipped by the company between the dates of 5/21/12 and 8/23/12 for distribution nationwide through pet retailers, veterinary clinics, on line pet supply merchants and to breeders, and zoological parks.
Consistent with this voluntary recall, the company is reminding bird owners to check the expiration dates and lot numbers of any product they may still have in their possession. Consumers should dispose of any remaining food and return the packaging to the store where they purchased it for replacement or refund.
The issue was discovered as a result of product testing,
For additional information, interested parties should contact the ZuPreem Customer Service line at 1-800-345-4767 (Monday through Friday 8 AM – 5 PM Central Time) or visit the ZuPreem website at www.zupreem.com/fruitblendvoluntaryrecall.
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