Karen Olsen wrote:
3. Bird food recalled due to salmonella contamination [NC]
Dead birds found in N.C. initiates testing of bird food
NCDA&CS Food & Drug Protection Division
Press Release
March 10, 2009
RALEIGH - Kentucky -based Burkmann Feeds announced today that it is voluntarily recalling Wild Birds Unlimited Wildlife Blend bird food after tests conducted by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Food and Drug Protection Division revealed the presence of Salmonella bacteria.
Burkmann is recalling 20-pound packages of Wild Birds Unlimited Wildlife Blend bird food with the specific manufacturing date code of 81132200
2916 08124, sold exclusively at Wild Birds Unlimited Stores.
The department initiated an investigation following reports of salmonellosis in dead wild birds found in various locations throughout the state. NCDA&CS is working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to identify the source of contamination at the manufacturer.
"We are pleased that the testing has enabled us to remove contaminated feed from the market," said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler.
"Food safety is a number one priority for this department, for both humans and animals."
Full text:
http://www.ncagr.gov/paffairs/release/2009/3-09recalledbirdfood.htm
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Interestingly, on the Main Web site for Wild Birds Unlimited there is no
mention of any recall. Perhaps is is a lapse in updating their site
but, one would think if they were serious about this recall it would
have gotten prompter attention.
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