Ranger Feeders LLC – FDA EIR, Oct 23, 2018

A routine surveillance inspection of Ranger Feeders II LLC, a medicated cattle feed manufacturer in Dighton, KS, was conducted by the FDA from October 22-23, 2018. The inspection, guided by FDA compliance manuals for medicated feed and BSE/Ruminant Feed Ban, aimed to assess adherence to animal food safety regulations.

The inspection resulted in an FDA Form 483, Inspectional Observations, with two primary findings. First, the firm was cited for feeding a Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) feed to cattle after its expiration date, specifically using a medicated article for over a year without a valid VFD. Second, the inspection identified a failure to calibrate scales and metering devices annually, with several critical scales in the drug room and main office overdue for calibration, impacting the accuracy of ingredient weighing and reconciliation.

Additionally, verbal discussions addressed inconsistent documentation of medicated truck cleanout procedures and the storage of an expired drug within the drug room. Management, represented by Owner Shelby G. Jones, acknowledged the observations.

As required, Ranger Feeders II LLC received an FDA Form 483 and was instructed to provide a written response within 15 days. Voluntary corrective actions initiated during the inspection included obtaining a new, valid VFD for the medicated feed in question. Management was also reminded of their responsibilities under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.