FDA recall, , Moderate risk
SmartPak Equine Smart & Simple Turmeric Pellets
Turmeric Pellets for horses contain elevated aflatoxin levels.
Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice
What happened
Smartpak Equine Co. recalled its smart & simple Turmeric Pellets for horses because they contain elevated aflatoxins levels. The recall, which began February 9, 2026, involves 1,001 units of the product, Turmeric (Curcuma longa) 10,000 mg, in sizes including 1.85 lb (0.84 kg), 3 lb (1.3 kg), 6 lb (2.7 kg), 12 lbs (5.4 kg), and 50 lb, distributed nationwide in the US.
The product is for use in horses only and is distributed by SmartPak Equine, LLC, 40 Grissom Rd., Ste 500, Plymouth, MA 02360. The FDA added the recall to its Enforcement Report on March 27, 2026, and classified it on April 3, 2026.
What to do
We don't have product-specific instructions for this recall. FDA's general advice for animal food:
- Keep the original packaging if you can: it shows the lot number, best-by or expiration date and UPC that identify the product.
- If you think your animal got sick or was hurt by it, you can report it to the FDA through the Safety Reporting Portal, with your veterinarian's contact information and diagnosis.
Is yours affected?
Affected if its lot code is listed.
smart & simple Turmeric Pellets, Turmeric (Curcuma longa) 10
- Strength
- 000 mg
- Lot code
- 5SST001
- 4SST003
Recall details
- Company began the recall
- Sold in
Nationwide in the US
- Company
- Smartpak Equine Co.
- Hazard
- Chemical contamination
- Risk
Moderate risk
It may cause short-term health problems in animals that eat it, or ones that treatment can reverse. Serious harm is unlikely.
FDA Class II recall · How risk is rated
- Event ID
- 98527
- Recall number
- V-0112-2026
- Quantity recalled
- 1,001 units
Timeline
FDA's Enforcement Report is its public list of recalls; FDA adds a recall when it posts it and publishes the list weekly.
Company began the recall
Added to FDA's Enforcement Report
Classified by FDA
In FDA's weekly enforcement report
Listed on Recall Canary
Summary updated
