Just copied this from the FDA website
"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 26, 2012 – On September 27, 2012, Premium Nutritional Products, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of ZuPreem FruitBlend™ With Natural Fruit Flavors maintenance formula bird foods for medium/large birds and for large birds with use by date codes of 11/30/13 or 11/13 and lot numbers 598405052 or 598405072. The recall is being conducted due to the product containing the combination of exceedingly high calcium levels, low phosphorus, and high vitamin D concentration resulting in a significant health risk to the birds. 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 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."
Think that means the rest of us need to double check our cupboards just in case we have any stashed :shock: can't believe some thing that they say could kill your bird is just a voluntary recall and not a mandatory one since it's their muck up!!
Here's a bit of useful information from the Zupreem website what too look out for and what to do....
"What should people do if they have the product?
Consumers who have purchased these products with the lot codes and expiration dates should discontinue using this product, discard the food and return the packaging to the place of purchase for replacement or a full refund.
What if owners fed the product?
They should monitor the health of their birds and notify their veterinarian if they notice any unusual symptoms. They should also discard any unused product and return the packaging to the place of purchase for a replacement or full refund.
What symptoms should they look for?
Symptoms include decreased activity level, decreased appetite, increased water consumption and loose or watery droppings.
What should owners do if they see symptoms?
If owners notice any of these symptoms, they should immediately contact their veterinarian.
What is the risk to birds of excessive calcium intake?
Excessive calcium intake can make birds sick and, in some cases, may be fatal."
