Farmers in 6 states told to stop using certain animal feed as FDA announces recall

A particular type of livestock feed has been recalled for having elevated or deficient levels of nutrients.  

ADM Animal Nutrition, headquartered in Illinois, is recalling 33 different lots of their pelleted animal products, the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Wednesday.

ADMN noticed elevated levels of copper and decreased levels of zinc while conducting a routine check.

In a statement sent to Fox News Digital, ADM Animal Nutrition said the issue has since been corrected, and they are working "diligently" to recall all product that has been impacted.

"ADM Animal Nutrition has been providing safe and nutritious feed and feed ingredients for more than 100 years, and the safety of our products is our top priority," read the statement.

ADM added, "We have been working closely with FDA regarding a manufacturing issue identified in February 2025 that resulted in some minerals being present in affected feeds at levels that are different from what is shown on the product label."

Decrease in appetite, feed efficiency and growth may be caused by zinc deficiency. 

No illnesses or deficiency impacts have been reported to date.

Customers are advised to immediately stop using the feed, and may request a replacement or refund.