Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health has announced a voluntary recall of one lot of Nutrena Country Feeds Cracked Corn for livestock due to the presence of aflatoxin levels above the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) action threshold for certain animals. The product was manufactured and distributed in Texas retail stores.
The specific recalled item is Nutrena Country Feeds Cracked Corn, sold in 50-pound bags with lot code 8152552407RG, product code 95217, UPC 722304334765, and manufactured on September 12, 2025. The recall applies to feed intended for livestock.
According to Cargill, "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."
No injuries or illnesses related to this product have been reported so far.
The recall was initiated after sampling by the Office of the Texas State Chemist detected aflatoxins at a concentration of 35 parts per billion (ppb) in a sample. In contrast, Cargill’s own retained sample from the same lot showed less than 1 ppb. Both FDA and Cargill are investigating the cause while distribution has stopped.
Cargill advises consumers to stop using affected products immediately and return them to retailers for replacement or a full refund. Customers whose livestock may have consumed the recalled feed should contact their veterinarian if symptoms develop. Additional information is available via Cargill's customer service line during business hours.
"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," said Cargill.
Distribution has ceased as investigations continue between FDA and Cargill regarding the source of contamination.
