# Merck Animal Health recall: Banamine; Banamine-S

> 1 September 2023: US FDA published a recall of Banamine; Banamine-S (Merck Animal Health). Reason: Potential presence of particulate matter. Lot codes…

- Source page: https://pawmultiverse.com/r/us/us-fda-animal-recalls/2023-09-01-5a1ef76e/
- Official notice: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/merck-animal-health-issues-voluntary-recall-three-lots-banaminer-banaminer-s-flunixin-meglumine
- Authority: US FDA
- Country: United States
- Announced: 2023-09-01
- Brand: Merck Animal Health
- Product: Banamine; Banamine-S
- Reason: Potential presence of particulate matter
- Lot codes: 2834102, 2864102, 2834103
- Record status: listed

## Questions

### Which Merck Animal Health products are recalled?

Banamine; Banamine-S, sold under Merck Animal Health. Lot or batch codes: 2834102, 2864102, 2834103.

### Why was it recalled?

Potential presence of particulate matter.

### What should I do if I have it?

Stop feeding it and keep it away from pets and children. Keep the packaging and the receipt. If your pet has eaten it and seems unwell, call your vet. Most shops refund or replace recalled pet food.

### Is this recall still active?

Yes. US FDA still lists it (checked 27 October 2026).

### Where is the official notice?

On the US FDA website: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/merck-animal-health-issues-voluntary-recall-three-lots-banaminer-banaminer-s-flunixin-meglumine

## In English, briefly (AI-written)

Merck Animal Health announced a recall of Banamine and Banamine-S due to the potential presence of particulate matter. The recall of these Merck Animal Health products was announced on September 1, 2023.

## Licence

Paw Multiverse recall record, CC BY 4.0. Cite: https://pawmultiverse.com/r/us/us-fda-animal-recalls/2023-09-01-5a1ef76e/. This is what an authority published, not advice.