Raw Chicken Dog Food Sold Nationwide Is Being Recalled for a Potentially Deadly Reason-Here's What to Know
Just like what foods we put in our own bodies is important, what our pets eat has a major impact on their health too. And no matter how diligent you are in sourcing only the finest, most natural ingredients, there's always a chance something can slip through the cracks due to mass production and general human error.
That said, pet parents are being asked to practice caution as a popular pet food brand voluntarily recalls a number of its raw chicken dog food products. Citing contamination concerns involving a potentially deadly bacteria, Albright's Raw Pet Food has identified a single lot of its Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced meals as potentially at risk, and the company is encouraging shoppers to refrain from feeding it to their pets.
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Dog Owners Warned After Raw Chicken Pet Food Tests Positive for Salmonella
The products being recalled are sold as frozen 1-pound bricks in clear vacuum packaging and distributed in 30-pound cases. The recall follows routine sampling conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), during which product samples were tested for Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes and Escherichia coli.
One lot tested positive for Salmonella in a composite sample. The contaminated lot was identified as the below:
- Brand: Albright's Raw Pet Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced Formula
- Size: 1-pound pouch distributed in a 30-pound case
- Best Buy/Expiration: 28-Apr-27
- Lot Code: C001730
The at-risk products were distributed directly to consumers nationwide and to a small number of retailers in Massachusetts, California, South Carolina, North Carolina, Wisconsin and New York, as well as through direct online sales. At the moment, no illnesses linked to the recall have been reported, though the investigation is still ongoing in conjunction with the FDA.
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What Exactly Is Salmonella?
Salmonella is a potentially dangerous bacteria that can cause illness in pets and can even be transmitted to humans. Pets infected with Salmonella may show signs of lethargy, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, vomiting, decreased appetite, and abdominal pain, though some dogs may show no symptoms at all. Even asymptomatic pets can still shed Salmonella through their feces and saliva, potentially spreading it to people or other animals.
If your pet has consumed a product infected with Salmonella and starts showing symptoms, it's encouraged that you contact your veterinarian immediately. That said, humans are just as much at risk, as Salmonella can be contracted through handling contaminated pet food, touching infected pets or simply coming into contact with contaminated surfaces like bowls, utensils and countertops. If you begin experiencing symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps, it's recommended that you contact a healthcare provider immediately.
What Pet Owners Should Do Next
As the recall progresses, it should be noted that the level of bacterial presence has not yet been determined and third-party testing is still pending. As the data continues to be evaluated, Albright's Raw Pet Food is proceeding with the voluntary recall in order to ensure the highest level of safety and transparency.
Customers who purchased 1-pound bricks of the brand's Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced from the lot specified above are advised not to feed it to their pets and to dispose of or destroy it so children, pets and wildlife cannot access it. And if you do have any product from the identified lot in your possession, you can receive a refund by submitting a receipt and pictures of the product to info@albrightsraw.com, along with information on the place of purchase.
For further questions or assistance regarding the recall or other potentially contaminated products, Albright's Raw is fielding inquiries via email at info@albrightsraw.com and by phone at 866-729-4738.
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This story was originally published May 8, 2026 at 7:40 AM.