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Pen Pals® chicken feed

Date issued
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Brand

Pen Pals
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Lot code/Notes

Pen Pals® Chicken Starter-Grower 25-lb bag (Product No 70009ACF46)
Lot 507650QN
May contain elevated levels of calcium and phosphorus, which could lead to leg deformities, trouble standing and walking, and can be fatal to chickens.
This product was distributed between Feb. 29, 2024 and March 8, 2024, and could have been purchased through distributors in Iowa and Missouri.

Pen Pals Chicken Starter-Grower 50-lb bag (Product No. 70009AAA44) and Pen Pals Chicken Starter-Grower 25-lb case (Product No. 70009AAABE)
Lot 507650QN
These products may contain elevated levels of magnesium, which can cause bone deformities, slow growth rate, watery feces and can be fatal to chickens.
These products were distributed between Feb. 28, 2024 and March 14, 2024, and could have been purchased through distributors in Missouri, Ohio, South Carolina, Iowa, California and Oregon.
Reason
Specific lots may contain elevated levels of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and/or chloride and may harm chickens, swine, beef cattle and equine.