What products are affected by this recall?

The products below, with lot codes 4K0335 through 4K0365, 4K1001 through 4K1335, LL0335 through LL0365, or LL1001 through LL1335.

• River Run Professional Formula 27-18 Dog Food 50#
• River Run 21% Protein Dog Food (50# and 40#)
• River Run Hi-NRG 24-20 Dog Food 50#
• River Run Hi-Pro No-Soy Dog Food (50# and 40#)
• Marksman 28-18 Dog Food 40#
• Marksman 24-20 Dog Food 40#
• Marksman 20-10 Dog Food (50# and 40#)

Where on the package do I find the Lot Code?

Example lot code on River Run or Marksman Dog Food.

River Run and Marksman dog food bags from the Lecompte facility have the lot code stamped on the tape strip where the end of the bag is sewn together. 

Look for a series of letters and numbers like those indicated in the above FAQ.

What caused the recall?

We receive loads of corn into our plants on a regular basis. Corn containing higher-than-acceptable levels of  aflatoxin was delivered to our plant in Lecompte, La.   Aflatoxin is a result of mold.  We wish to stress that the recall was not the result of any reports of animals getting sick.

Why did Cargill not catch the elevated aflatoxin levels?

Aflatoxin levels above the acceptable limit were discovered during routine testing by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture. After the state’s test results were disclosed to us, we conducted an investigation and discovered a problem with one of the materials we use for our own testing.

How can I tell if the products I have purchased are subject to this recall?

If you have been feeding your dog River Run or Marksman dry dog food, check our product recall list and photos. 

What should I do if my dog has consumed a recalled product?

Please call your veterinarian if your dog exhibits sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, vomiting, diarrhea, or yellowing of the eyes or gums.

Why does the recall cover dog food that is up to a year old? 

We are recalling all River Run and Marksman dry dog food that was made at LeCompte, Louisiana since Dec. 1, 2010, in order to remove any potentially affected product from the marketplace.

Can I get a refund?

Return any unused portion of the recalled dog food to the store where it was bought for a full refund.

How can Cargill be sure it won't happen again?

We have made sure our tests are working properly and no longer underestimating aflatoxin levels. We have validated our testing program and are cooperating with the FDA and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture to investigate the aflatoxin in the corn.