Salmonella-Contaminated Wild Bird Food Recalled

March 11, 2009

Burkmann Feeds, a Kentucky-based company, has recalled single production batch of wild bird food after the company's product was linked to fatal Salmonella infections in the North Carolina wild bird population.

The following product was recalled after the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services found Salmonella in samples of the bird food.

• Wild Birds Unlimited Wildlife Blend (20 lb pkg): Lot/Date code 81132200 2916 08124
  

The state is working with FDA to identify the source of the contamination at the manufacturer's facility.