Albright’s Raw Pet Food Recalls Frozen Dog Food Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
Albright’s Raw Pet Food, a pet food company based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is voluntarily recalling a single lot of its Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced due to potential contamination with Salmonella. Salmonella can cause illness in pets and poses a health risk to people who handle contaminated products or come into contact with infected pets or contaminated surfaces.
The recall affects the following product: Albright’s Raw Pet Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced – 1 lb. pouches typically distributed in 30 lb. cases (UPC: 20855404008367, Lot Code: C001730, Best Buy Date: 28-Apr-27). The recalled product is sold as frozen one-pound bricks in clear vacuum packaging.
The affected product was distributed directly to consumers nationwide and through direct online sales. It was also sold to a small number of select retailers in California, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New York, South Carolina, and Wisconsin.
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in people. Healthy individuals may experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. In rare cases, Salmonella infection can lead to more severe conditions, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable. People who experience these symptoms after handling the recalled product or having contact with a pet that has consumed it should contact their healthcare provider.
Pets infected with Salmonella may exhibit symptoms such as lethargy, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, vomiting, decreased appetite, and abdominal pain. Some pets may carry the bacteria without showing symptoms but can still shed Salmonella in their feces or saliva, potentially spreading it to people and other animals in the household. Pet owners whose dogs have consumed the recalled product and are showing symptoms, or who have concerns about possible infection, should contact their veterinarian.
The potential contamination was identified following routine sampling conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which detected Salmonella in a product sample. No illnesses in pets or humans have been reported to date in connection with the recalled lot, and the company is awaiting third-party confirmatory testing.
Consumers who have purchased the affected product should stop using it immediately. The recalled food should not be fed to pets and should be thrown out or destroyed in a manner that prevents access by children, pets, or wildlife. Pet food bowls, storage containers, utensils, countertops, and any surfaces that came into contact with the product should be thoroughly washed and cleaned. Consumers are also advised to wash their hands thoroughly after handling the recalled product or any related items.
For more information or to request a refund, consumers may contact Albright’s Raw Pet Food by email at info@albrightsraw.com or by phone at 866-729-4738. Consumers seeking a refund should email a receipt, pictures of the product, and information regarding the place of purchase.
