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Lafeber Recalls Bird Food Due To Moisture
Lafeber issued a voluntary recall of several products, citing improper storage methods of the grains used in the product.
By the BirdChannel News Division

Lafeber Co., issued a voluntary recall on several of their bird food products.
Bird feed manufacturer Lafeber Co. recalled several lots of bird food due to pockets of high moisture that could lead to bacterial or fungal growth, the Cornell, Illinois-based company reported.

One of the grains Lafeber uses in several products was not properly stored prior to the company taking possession of it, causing the moisture pockets to form. Over time, the higher moisture levels can lead to bacterial or fungal growth, the company said.

The recalled products include:
Product Description Best Before
Parrot Nutri-Berries 12 oz. tubs 121913B
Parrot Nutri-Berries 3.25 lb. tubs, 20 lb. boxes 121813A, 121813B, 121913A, 122713A, 122713B and 010514
Parrot Popcorn Nutri-Berries 4 oz., 1 lb. bags 122013 and 122613
Cockatiel Sunny Orchard Nutri-Berries 10 oz. bags 122113 and 010214
Parrot Sunny Orchard Nutri-Berries 10 oz., 3 lb. bags, 122513 and 122813

No adverse events have been reported to the company, but Lafeber recommended that customers stop feeding the product.

The company has integrated new quality control measures to prevent the issue from occurring in the future, Lafeber said.

I use the parakeet size NutriBerries and the Tropical fruit NBerries...I will check the Lafeber website in the mornings to make sure they are alright. Thank you Shantel.

Good Lord, all these recalls this past year. Thanks for letting us know.

No problem. I saw this today and knew that some of us used them. Its so scary bugaboo5, all this danger for our birdies.

The parakeet products I use aren't on the list but I am watch the site to see if they are added in the future. Rummy loves the tropical fruit NutriBerries and pellets. I use the finch pellets also.

my finches get the lafeber's pellets too, I'm glad this aren't on the list. glad that lafeber's stepped up and voluntarily issued the recall rathe than 'wait and see'.

Thanks for spreading the word Shantel!