A nationwide recall has been issued for a raw dog food product due to potential Salmonella contamination, according to a recall notice published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Albright’s Raw Pet Food is voluntarily recalling one lot of its Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced product, which was sold in 1-pound frozen bricks. The recall applies to products marked with lot code C001730 and a best-by date of April 28, 2027, according to the notice.
The recalled product was distributed directly to consumers nationwide through online sales and to a small number of select retail stores in Massachusetts, California, South Carolina, North Carolina, Wisconsin and New York, regulators said.
No illnesses involving pets or people had been reported as of the announcement.
The FDA said the recall was initiated after routine sampling found one composite sample tied to the affected tested positive for Salmonella. Additional confirmatory testing was still pending at the time of the announcement.
Salmonella can sicken dogs that eat contaminated food and people who handle the product, according to the FDA. Pets infected with Salmonella may become lethargic or develop diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, fever, vomiting, decreased appetite or abdominal pain.
Some infected pets may not show symptoms but can still spread the bacteria through saliva or feces, the recall notice said.
People exposed to contaminated pet food can experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramping, according to federal health guidance included in the notice. Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are considered at higher risk for serious illness.
Consumers should not feed the recalled product to pets and should dispose of it in a secure way that prevents access by children, animals and wildlife, officials said. Bowls, utensils, storage containers and surfaces that may have touched the food should also be washed and sanitized.
Pet owners whose dogs show symptoms after eating the recalled food should contact a veterinarian. People who develop symptoms after handling the product should contact a health care provider, according to the notice.
Consumers seeking a refund or more information can contact Albright’s Raw Pet Food through the contact information listed in the FDA recall announcement.
