Lamb Feed Recalled in Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming Over Toxic Copper Levels: Livestock Owners Urged to Act Quickly

Lamb owners in Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming are being urged to immediately stop using and return a specific livestock feed product after CHS Inc. issued a recall for Payback® Champion Lamb Text B30 with Power Booster. The feed, which was distributed to dealers in those three states after February 19, 2025, may contain dangerously high levels of copper that could lead to serious illness or death in sheep.

The affected product, sold in 40-pound Payback-branded bags, bears the lot number M#134300 with a label date of 02/14/25. It was produced at the CHS facility in Great Falls, Montana. The recall follows a customer report suggesting that the feed might have contributed to illness or death in animals, prompting the company to launch an investigation and voluntarily remove the product from the market.

Copper toxicity in sheep can be fatal within days, with warning signs such as loss of appetite, teeth grinding, pale or yellow mucous membranes, dark-colored urine, and lethargy. Livestock owners whose animals show any of these symptoms after consuming the product are advised to seek veterinary assistance immediately.

Only the lot listed above is affected, and no other CHS-manufactured feed products from the same facility are involved in the recall. Customers who purchased the recalled feed should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. CHS has set up an email contact at ANProducts@chsinc.com for additional questions.

Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from a Food and Drug Administration press release issued by CHS Inc.

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