FYI Fort Ddge Rabies Vacc Recall

[Busterduck]

I just got this in an e-mail from one of my groups; thought I would share the info.

Fort Dodge Rabies Vacc Recall

Fort Dodge issued a recall of its RabVac 3 TF serial number 873113A rabies vaccine on May 25, 2006 after a vaccinated dog contracted rabies (see The Charlotte Observer article at http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/business/14786163.htm also see Dogs Adverse Reactions webpage: http://www.dogsadversereactions.com/RabvacRecall.html). According to Fort Dodge's recall letter, this batch of vaccine "was released into the veterinary market in November 2004 and expires June 29, 2006." Concerned pet owners or veterinarians can call Fort Dodge about the recalled vaccine is 800-533-8536.

 

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Vaccinated dog gets rabies, so certain doses are recalled

Fort Dodge Animal Health has voluntarily recalled 330,000 doses of rabies vaccine sold nationwide after a vaccinated dog got rabies.

Kelly Goss, a spokeswoman for the company, which is based in Overland Park, said it was not clear why the animal got rabies.

“In the best interest of pet owners and animals, we made a decision to voluntarily recall that product,” she said.

The company mailed notices to veterinarians on May 25 and will reimburse them for any needed re-vaccination, Goss said. Doctors are notifying the owners of any affected pets to bring in the animals for free shots if they need re-vaccinating.

Fort Dodge began selling the recalled batch in January 2005. Goss didn’t know how many vets had bought the recalled lot.

Fort Dodge had tested batches of vaccine with serial numbers issued around that of the affected lot and found no problems, she said.

The recalled vaccine is Rabvac 3 TF, serial number 873113A.

Thanx BD!

 

[RoseRed]

Where is Fort Dodge?

 

[Lilypad]

Where is Fort Dodge?

Iowa
The other Fort Dodge is an Animal Health manufacturer and distributor of prescription and over-the-counter animal health care products for the livestock and companion animal industries.