Albright’s recalls raw chicken dog food over Salmonella risk

Albright’s Raw Pet Food has voluntarily recalled one lot of its Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced after routine FDA sampling found potential Salmonella contamination. The recall covers frozen 1-pound bricks in clear vacuum packaging, sold under lot code C001730 with a best-by date of April 28, 2027. According to the FDA-posted company announcement, the product was distributed directly to pet parents nationwide, through online sales, and to a limited number of retailers in Massachusetts, California, South Carolina, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and New York. No illnesses in pets or people had been reported as of the May 6 announcement, and Albright’s said third-party confirmatory testing was still pending. (fda.gov)

Why it matters: For veterinary teams, this is another reminder that raw diets remain a food safety issue for both patients and households. FDA said the recall was triggered by a positive Salmonella result in one composite sample collected during routine testing, and CDC continues to advise against feeding raw pet food because raw animal proteins can carry pathogens including Salmonella and Listeria. That matters in practice because some dogs may be symptomatic, while others may shed Salmonella in feces or saliva without obvious illness, creating exposure risks for clinic staff, pet parents, children, older adults, and immunocompromised people in the home. (fda.gov)

What to watch: Watch for any update from Albright’s or FDA on confirmatory testing, scope changes, or newly reported animal or human illnesses tied to lot C001730. (fda.gov)