Laub's Feeding & Cubing, of Beryl, Utah, is voluntarily recalling up to 89 tons of its Grade A Mini Hay Cubes because of possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum. The company announced the recall on November 10, 2026, and says it began notifying customers directly on November 3. The FDA says the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food received reports of illness and death in horses.
What's Being Recalled?
The recall covers Grade A Mini Hay Cubes sold in 1500 lb totes and as bulk supply. They were sold from October 3 to October 31, 2026, at the Paragonah Farm in Paragonah, Utah, or at the Feed Store in St. George, Utah. The FDA says some customers may have passed the product on to other locations or recipients, so distribution could include Utah, Northern Arizona, Nevada and Southern California. The FDA page lists no lot codes, UPCs, best-by dates or prices.
Why Was This Product Recalled?
Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that can cause botulism, which the FDA describes as severe and potentially fatal toxicity in animals that eat contaminated food. The first reports involved several sick horses on one farm, three of which died. More reports came in on November 2 from southern Utah, Nevada and Arizona. The FDA says the cause of the deaths is unconfirmed, the number of illnesses has not been confirmed, and testing of feed cubes sold in southern Utah is underway. Symptoms listed include muscle weakness and tremors, difficulty vocalizing or swallowing, loss of muscle tone such as a floppy tail, weak eyelids, a flaccid tongue, trouble breathing, abdominal distension, colic, constipation and inability to urinate.
What Should You Do?
The FDA says not to feed the product to animals. Return it to the place of origin. If it isn't returned, quarantine it in a secure, covered location that animals can't reach, and contact the company for instructions. Animals showing any of the symptoms above need immediate veterinary attention. Horse owners should call a veterinarian right away if a horse shows neurologic signs such as depression, colic or incoordination. Contact Laub's Feeding and Cubing at 1-435-439-5531, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm MST. Adverse events can be reported through the FDA's page for reporting problems with horse or other livestock feed.
