Allen & Page has issued an urgent recall of two batches of its Fast Fibre feed, stressing that horse owners should not feed the product due to an ingredient issue.
The recall, involving batch number 14/01/26 (best before 04/05/26) and batch number 15/01/26 (best before 05/05/26), is due to “higher than intended” levels of linseed in some bags of the feed.
The batch number and best before date can be found on the bottom right-hand side of the sewn in label at the bottom of the feed bag (see below).
Those in possession of either of these batches of Fast Fibre are urged to not feed it to their horses and dispose of the feed, retaining the label, if available, as proof of purchase. A full refund will be given from the stockist where the feed was purchased.
“We identified that linseed levels in some bags from these batches were higher than intended,” said an Allen & Page spokesperson. “While this does not affect the combined starch and sugar content, which remains below 10% in all cases, it led us to take the precautionary decision to recall the affected batches.”
The feed company said the affected batches are not toxic, are not contaminated, and are not a clean sport or NOPS issue, and that there is no evidence of a harmful substance being present. No other Allen & Page products are affected.
For those who purchased the feed after 16 January and no longer have the packaging, Allen & Page advised to look out for an “unusual colour or a stickier mash once soaked” and if so, not to feed the product and to contact the company directly.
Those who purchased the item before 16 January will not be affected.
“We recognise that recalls can cause inconvenience and concern for horse owners and stockists,” they added. “However, the care of horses and ponies is always our highest priority, and this recall has been issued as a precautionary measure. We thank customers and retailers for their cooperation and understanding.”
Allen & Page has published a Q and A section on its website surrounding the recall, and those with further questions can contact the company by calling 01362 822902 or sending an email to helpline@allenandpage.co.uk
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