Horse feed recalled: manufacturer confirms ‘no harmful substance present’

Feed manufacturer Allen & Page has published full details of a product recall it announced put out this week, stressing that this was a “precautionary measure”, and there is “no evidence of a harmful substance being present”.

Allen & Page announced on Tuesday (3 February) that two specific batches of Fast Fibre had been recalled; batch number 14/01/26 with a best before date of 04/05/26 and batch number 15/01/26 with a best before date of 05/05/26.

The manufacturer explained that this was because linseed levels in some bags from these two batches were higher than intended.

“While not every bag within these batches is affected, the decision was taken to recall the entirety of the two identified batches as a precautionary measure,” a spokesperson said.

The batch number is on the right-hand side of the label sewn in to the bottom of each bag of the feed, and no other batches nor Allen & Page products are included in the recall.

“The affected batches are not toxic, are not contaminated, and are not a clean sport or NOPS [naturally occurring prohibited substance] issue,” the spokesperson said. “There is no evidence of a harmful substance being present.”

Fast Fibre recall

Allen & Page has advised anyone who has been feeding horses from an affected bag to stop doing so and dispose of the feed.

“Monitor your equine, as usual, for appetite and water intake, manure and urination, attitude and behaviour etc, if you notice any changes please contact us,” the spokesperson said.

“Increased linseed can affect equines differently. If you would like to discuss your horse’s health, please contact us directly so we can support you.”

The spokesperson added that feed stockists have been told of the affected batches so will be able to confirm whether bags they supplied were affected. Some of the feed concerned may appear darker, and feel stickier or more “gloopy” than is normal.

“If you purchased Fast Fibre after 16 January and notice unusual colour or a stickier mash once soaked, please do not feed it and contact us directly,” the spokesperson said. “If you purchased Fast Fibre before 16 January, your feed is unaffected and safe to feed.

“Although the ingredient is linseed, please do not feed Fast Fibre from the affected batches. Dispose of the feed and retain the label or receipt as proof of purchase, if you have it. A full refund is available through your stockist.”

For any more advice, call Allen & Page on 01362 822902.

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