Cargill Grain Ltd. has pleaded guilty to one count of violating section 3(1) of the Feeds Act and section 14(b) of the Feeds Regulations.
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The guilty plea in Saskatchewan Provincial Court resulted in a fine of $1,000 and a $400 victim surcharge. The fines were imposed March 30.
A Canadian Food Inspection Agency investigation determined that the company made a production error Feb. 13, 2008, which resulted in the addition of tylosin phosphate to dairy ration feed.
Tylosin phosphate is not approved for use in dairy ration feed in Canada.