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Pet food recall · FDA · Published April 13, 2024

Nutrena Country Feeds – Meat bird 22% Crumble (RV): Non-inclusion of Vitamin D

Cargill recalls Nutrena Meat Bird 22% Crumble (RV) due to missing Vitamin D, which can cause bone issues in growing birds. Return product for replacement or refund.

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What happened, in plain English

Cargill is recalling Nutrena Meat Bird 22% Crumble (RV) because it lacks Vitamin D, which can lead to bone problems like rickets in young birds. This affects meat birds such as broilers, turkeys, ducks, geese, and pheasants. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274739-nutrena-meat-bird-22-crumble-rv-lacks-vitamin-d-recall.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274739-nutrena-meat-bird-22-crumble-rv-lacks-vitamin-d-recall · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: FDA pet food announcement (Apr 2024)

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“Nutrena Meat Bird 22% Crumble (RV) Lacks Vitamin D - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274739-nutrena-meat-bird-22-crumble-rv-lacks-vitamin-d-recall. Based on FDA recall pet food announcement (Apr 2024) (https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/cargill-conducts-voluntary-recall-nutrenar-country-feedsr-meatbird-22-crumble-due-non-inclusion).

Why it’s dangerous

The product lacks Vitamin D, which is essential for bone development in growing birds. Without it, birds can develop rickets, causing lameness and rubbery bones.

Who’s affected

Meat bird owners in the eastern U.S. including Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Young meat birds are most at risk of developing bone issues.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the bottom right-hand side of the label for the lot code and manufacture date. The product is a 50 lb. bag of Nutrena Meat Bird 22% Crumble (RV) sold in the eastern U.S. markets.

  • Brand
    Nutrena
  • Category
    Pet food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Return Product for Replacement

    Return remaining product to your local dealer or retailer for a replacement or full refund.

Official remedy

What FDA says to do

Consumers and other end users who have any of the affected lots in their possession should return remaining product to their local dealer or retailer for a replacement or full refund.

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Questions people ask

Why is Vitamin D missing from this product?

Cargill discovered the issue after receiving a single report of young meat birds diagnosed with rickets.

What are the symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency in birds?

Symptoms include lameness and rubbery bones.

How do I check if I have the recalled product?

Look for the lot code and manufacture date on the bottom right-hand side of the label.

Take action

Contact Nutrena

We’ve drafted a message you can send Nutrena to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall petfood:cargill-conducts-voluntary-recall-nutrenar-country-feedsr-meatbird-22-crumble-due-non-inclusion — Nutrena

Hello,

I own a Nutrena that is covered by recall petfood:cargill-conducts-voluntary-recall-nutrenar-country-feedsr-meatbird-22-crumble-due-non-inclusion from Nutrena.

The official recall notice states: Consumers and other end users who have any of the affected lots in their possession should return remaining product to their local dealer or retailer for a replacement or full refund.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall pet food announcement (Apr 2024) (April 13, 2024)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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