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.
