Laub's Mini Hay Cubes recalled for potential botulism contamination
Laub's Feeding and Cubing, Inc. of Beryl, Utah is recalling up to 89 tons of Grade A Mini Hay Cubes sold October 3 to 31, 2026, because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that causes botulism. The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food received reports of illness and death in horses in southern Utah and surrounding areas, but the cause of the deaths has not been confirmed.
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What to do
- Do not feed the recalled hay cubes to animals.
- Check for Grade A Mini Hay Cubes sold in 1500 lb totes or in bulk at Paragonah Farm in Paragonah, Utah, or the Feed Store in St. George, Utah, in October 2026.
- Return the product to the place of origin. If you can't return it, store it in a secure covered location that animals can't reach, and call Laub's at 1-435-439-5531 (Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm MST) for further instructions.
- Horse owners should contact their local veterinarian immediately if their horse shows neurologic signs, such as depression, colic or incoordination.
- Report adverse events at https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/report-problem/reporting-problems-horse-or-other-livestock-feedfood.
Details
- Illnesses reported
- Yes
In the FDA's words
Laub’s Feeding and Cubing, Inc. of Beryl, Utah is voluntary recalling up 89 ton of Grade A Mini Hay Cubes sold from October 3 – October 31 because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum , a bacterium that can cause botulism, leading to severe and potentially fatal toxicity in animals that consume contaminated food. Common symptoms may include muscle weakness, muscle tremors, difficulty vocalizing or swallowing, loss of muscle tone such as “floppy tail”, weak eyelids, flaccid tongue, trouble breathing, abdominal distension, colic, constipation, and inability to urinate. Animals experiencing any of these symptoms should receive immediate veterinary attention.
Product was sold at the Paragonah Farm, Paragonah, Utah or at the Feed Store in St. George, Utah, in October 2026. After initial distribution, some customers may have further distributed the product to additional locations or recipients. Distribution of the Grade A Mini Hay Cubes could include Utah, Northern Arizona, Nevada and Southern California.
Laub’s Feeding and Cubing, Inc. began notifying customers of the recall via direct contact on November 3. The Grade A Mini Hay Cubes were sold in 1500 lb totes and in bulk supply.
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This recall was initiated after the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) received recent reports of illness and death in horses in southern Utah and surrounding areas. UDAF officials received initial reports of several horses on one farm becoming sick, three of which had died. Additional reports were then received on Nov. 2. of other horses also being impacted in southern Utah, Nevada and Arizona. The cause of the deaths is currently unconfirmed, but testing of feed cubes sold at facilities in southern Utah is underway to identify an exact cause. Illnesses and deaths in horses were reported; however, the number of illnesses have not been confirmed.
Customers who have the recalled Grade A Mini Hay Cubes should not feed the product to their animals and are encouraged to return the product to the place of origin. If not returned, quarantine the product in a secure covered location inaccessible to animals and contact the company for further instructions.
Horse owners should immediately contact their local veterinarian if their horse exhibits neurologic signs, which may include depression, colic or incoordination.
Reports of adverse events should be reported here: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/report-problem/reporting-problems-horse-or-other-livestock-feedfood
Customers with questions may contact the company at 1-435-439-5531 Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm MST.