Ridley USA, Inc. dba Hubbard Feeds, Inc.

Warning LetterOpen

Mr. Mark Nelson President Ridley USA, Inc. dba Hubbard Feeds, Inc. 111 West Cherry Street, Suite 500 Mankato , MN 56001 United StatesFEI 1913396Issued Aug 2, 2022Office of Human and Animal Foods West Division II

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Issue DateAug 2, 2022

Product TypeFood & Beverages

StatusOpen

Letter Details

Firm: Ridley USA, Inc. dba Hubbard Feeds, Inc.
Location: Mr. Mark Nelson President Ridley USA, Inc. dba Hubbard Feeds, Inc. 111 West Cherry Street, Suite 500 Mankato , MN 56001 United States
FEI Number: 1913396
Country: United States
Issue Date: August 02, 2022
Issuing Office: Office of Human and Animal Foods West Division II
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Status: Open

Summary

Ridley USA, Inc. dba Hubbard Feeds, Inc. was cited for manufacturing adulterated animal feed containing elevated copper levels that could cause serious health issues or death in sheep, following a voluntary Class I recall of Blueprint Lamb Grower 16% B30 product. An FDA inspection of the Beloit, Kansas feed mill facility in February 2022 revealed significant violations of Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls requirements under 21 CFR Part 507, which establish mandatory safety protocols for animal food manufacturers. The inspection was initiated as a follow-up to the company's own discovery through third-party laboratory testing that the product contained copper levels exceeding the recognized maximum tolerable limit of 15 ppm for sheep feed.

Ridley USA, Inc. dba Hubbard Feeds, Inc. FDA Warning Letter, August 2, 2022