Albright’s Raw Pet Food of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has voluntarily recalled one lot of its Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced formula after FDA routine sampling found the product tested positive for Salmonella. No illnesses in pets or humans have been reported. Third-party testing is ongoing.
What’s Being Recalled?
The recall covers a single lot of Albright’s Raw Pet Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced formula, sold as frozen 1-pound bricks in clear vacuum packaging. The UPC is 20855404008367. The affected lot code is C001730, with a best-by date of April 28, 2027. The lot code and best-by date are printed on the packaging. Albright’s states only this one lot is affected and all other products remain safe. The recalled product was distributed in Wisconsin, New York, California, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Massachusetts.
Why Was This Product Recalled?
During routine FDA surveillance sampling, one composite sample from lot C001730 tested positive for Salmonella species. Salmonella in raw pet food poses two risks: illness in animals that consume it and illness in humans who handle it. In pets, Salmonella can cause lethargy, diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and abdominal pain — though some animals may show no symptoms while still carrying and shedding the bacteria. Human exposure most commonly occurs through inadequate hand washing after handling raw pet food or from contaminated preparation surfaces. Symptoms in humans include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, with severe cases potentially leading to bloodstream infections, endocarditis, or arthritis. Young children, elderly individuals, and immunocompromised people face the greatest risk of serious complications.
What Should You Do?
Do not feed the recalled Albright’s Raw Pet Food Chicken Recipe to your pets. Throw the product away safely, away from pets and wildlife. To receive a refund, email [email protected] with your receipt and photos of the product. Thoroughly wash and disinfect any surfaces, bowls, utensils, or areas that came into contact with the recalled product. Wash your hands with soap and water immediately after handling. If your pet is showing symptoms of illness, contact your veterinarian.
