Officials with Lakeland Animal Nutrition have announced that four of its products have been recalled. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is currently investigating a possible link between the products and the deaths of three horses in south Florida.

Lakeland Animal Nutrition announced the recall on the products on October 22.

A report on the situation by The Ledger explains that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is currently investigating to see if there is a link between the death of three horses on a south Florida ranch and feed supplied by the company.

Details about the feeds that have been recalled appear below.

• Signature Status Pellet (Lot Number 14-251) – Manufacture Date: September 8

• Signature Equilete Pellet (Lot Number 14-259) – Manufacture Date: September 16

• Signature Status Pellet (Lot Number 14-280) – Manufacture Date: October 7

• LAN 10 Pellet (Lot Number 14-281) – Manufacture Date: October 8

Lakeland’s release states that if you are in possession of any of the affected products, please return the product(s) to your dealer immediately for a full refund. The specific lot number can be found on the front centre of the feed bag.

An article of the situation by The Lexington Herald-Leader has quoted Lakeland general manager Jonathan Lang as saying via release that, "This action was taken as a measure of caution following three horses’ deaths at one Florida farm on October 16 to 20. At this time, the cause of the horses’ deaths has not been determined; autopsy results remain pending."

(With files from the The Ledger and The Lexington Herald-Leader)