Pet owners across the United States are being urged to check their freezers after a popular dog food brand issued a recall for one of its chicken products due to potential salmonella contamination. Indiana-based Albright's Raw Pet Food is recalling its Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced with an expiration date of April 28, 2027. The product may be contaminated with salmonella, a bacterium that causes food poisoning, with symptoms in pets including vomiting and decreased appetite.
Recall Details and Distribution
The recalled pouches were distributed nationwide and to a small number of retailers in Massachusetts, California, South Carolina, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and New York. The company is asking pet owners to dispose of any contaminated batches and destroy them in a way that prevents consumption by children, pets, and wildlife. While no illnesses have been reported from this recall, Albright's reassured customers that they remain committed to producing safe, high-quality, biologically appropriate pet food.
“We will continue to update our customers and partners as more information becomes available,” the company added. Affected items have the product number 20855404008367 and lot code C001730. The product is sold in 1lb pouches with clear vacuum packaging.
Health Risks and Symptoms
The FDA states that pets infected with salmonella may show lethargy, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, vomiting, decreased appetite, and abdominal pain. Some infected pets may show no symptoms but can still shed salmonella in their saliva, spreading it to other pets or humans. The raw product already comes with strict handling instructions: packaging warns that the food may carry bacteria if not frozen and then thawed in a refrigerator, and advises discarding or refrigerating uneaten food within 30 minutes.
Recent Related Recalls
Last week, the FDA recalled frozen pizzas containing dry milk powder thought to be contaminated with salmonella. Products sold at Aldi stores nationwide included Mama Cozzi’s Biscuit Crust Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Pizza and Biscuit Crust Cooked Pork Belly Crumbles, Cooked Bacon Topping, Pepper & Onion Breakfast Pizza. The recall also included three Great Value frozen pizzas sold at Walmart: Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch, Ultra Thin Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch, and Stuffed Crust Chicken Bacon Ranch.
