Cracked Corn Livestock Feed Recalled in Texas After State Lab Finds Elevated Aflatoxin Level in Sample

Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health, Minneapolis, MN, is conducting a voluntary recall of a single lot of Nutrena® Country Feeds® Cracked Corn for livestock because it may contain aflatoxin levels that exceed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) action level for immature animals, wildlife, equines, small ruminants, and dairy animals.  The recall was as a result of sampling conducted by the Office of the Texas State Chemist which revealed that a sample of the product contained aflatoxins at 35 ppb. Cargill’s retained product sample of the same lot contained less than 1 ppb aflatoxins. Distribution of the impacted product has ceased as FDA and Cargill continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.

The recalled product was manufactured and distributed in Texas through retail stores.

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Cargill Conducts Voluntary Recall of a Single Lot of Nutrena® Country Feeds® Cracked Corn for Livestock Due to Elevated Levels of Aflatoxin
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 09, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  December 10, 2025
Product Type:  Animal & Veterinary  Animal Feed
Reason for Announcement:  Product may contain aflatoxin levels that exceed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) action level for immature animals, wildlife, equines, small ruminants, and dairy animals.
Company Name:  Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health
Brand Name:  Nutrena® Country Feeds®
Product Description:  Nutrena® Country Feeds® Cracked Corn for livestock, 50 lb. bag

Company Announcement

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (December 9, 2025) — Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health is conducting a voluntary recall of a single lot of Nutrena® Country Feeds® Cracked Corn for livestock because it may contain aflatoxin levels that exceed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) action level for immature animals, wildlife, equines, small ruminants, and dairy animals. Livestock exposed to elevated levels of aflatoxin are at risk of several health effects which may include weight loss, reduced weight gain, reduced feed intake, decreased milk or egg production, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, immune suppression, impaired blood clotting, liver damage, jaundice, and cancerous tumors. Dairy animals can metabolize aflatoxin from feed into milk.

The recalled product was manufactured and distributed in Texas through retail stores.

Impacted product information is described in the table below. The lot code and manufacture date can be found on the bottom right-hand side of the label.

Product Size Lot Code Product Code UPC Species Date MAde
Nutrena® Country Feeds® Cracked Corn 50 lb. bag 8152552407RG 95217 722304334765 Livestock 9/12/2025

Cargill has not received any reports of injury or illness related to this product to date.

The recall was as a result of sampling conducted by the Office of the Texas State Chemist which revealed that a sample of the product contained aflatoxins at 35 ppb. Cargill’s retained product sample of the same lot contained less than 1 ppb aflatoxins. Distribution of the impacted product has ceased as FDA and Cargill continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.




Consumers should stop using the affected lots and should return remaining product to their local dealer or retailer for a replacement or full refund. If your livestock has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian. For more information, call 1 800-292-7694 (Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Central Time).




At Cargill, the safety of our products and the well-being of animals we feed is our top priority. This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of and in cooperation with the United States Food and Drug Administration.