Laub's Feeding & Cubing, Inc. Voluntary Recalls Grade A Mini Hay Cubes Because of Potential Clostridium Botulinum Contamination

Reported by FDA Recalls · November 10 at 6:00 AM · Summary by Dew & Balm

Laub's Feeding and Cubing, Inc. of Beryl, Utah is voluntarily recalling up to 89 tons of Grade A Mini Hay Cubes sold October 3 to October 31, 2026, because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Illnesses and deaths in horses in southern Utah, Nevada and Arizona prompted the recall, though the cause is not yet confirmed.

Background

Botulism is a serious illness caused by toxins from Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can grow in improperly stored or contaminated feed. In animals it often causes progressive muscle weakness that can affect swallowing, breathing and movement. Recalls of animal feed are generally handled by the company and overseen by state agriculture departments and the FDA, with customers usually asked to stop feeding, return or quarantine the product.

Why it matters

Feed and hay are animal products rather than skin care, but this recall concerns a contaminant that could affect animals in the same households where skin care products are used.

What you can do

Stop feeding the recalled cubes, return them to the place of purchase or keep them sealed in a covered place out of animals' reach, and call the company at 1-435-439-5531. If a horse shows weakness, trouble swallowing, colic or breathing trouble, contact a veterinarian right away.

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Written by Dew & Balm from the report by FDA Recalls. Background is general information, not advice about your skin; if you are worried, call your vet.