Albright’s Raw Pet Food has issued a voluntary recall of one lot of its frozen raw dog food after testing identified potential contamination with Salmonella.
The Indiana-based company said the recall was initiated “out of an abundance of caution” after routine sampling conducted by the FDA detected Salmonella in one composite sample of the product. The agency said samples were also screened for Listeria monocytogenes and Escherichia coli.
The recalled item is sold under the Albright’s brand name as “Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced formula” in frozen 1-pound pouches, generally distributed in 30-pound cases. The affected product carries UPC number 20855404008367.
According to the company announcement, the product was distributed directly to consumers nationwide and to a limited number of retailers in Massachusetts, California, South Carolina, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and New York, in addition to online sales.
Albright’s said no illnesses linked to the recalled lot have been confirmed in either animals or humans. The company added that the level of contamination has not yet been quantified, and that third-party confirmatory testing remains underway.
Consumers who purchased the affected product are being advised not to feed it to pets. The company said any remaining product should be discarded or destroyed in a manner that prevents access by children, pets, or wildlife. Customers seeking refunds are instructed to provide proof of purchase and photographs of the product to the company by email.
Salmonella can cause illness in animals that consume contaminated food and may also spread to people through contact with infected pets, contaminated pet food, or surfaces exposed to the bacteria.
Pets infected with Salmonella may exhibit symptoms including lethargy, fever, vomiting, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, diarrhea, or bloody diarrhea. Some infected animals may not show symptoms but can still shed the bacteria through saliva or feces, potentially infecting humans or other animals.
In people, Salmonella infections can produce nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, fever, and diarrhea, including bloody diarrhea in some cases. The FDA said severe infections may lead to more serious complications such as arterial infections, arthritis, endocarditis, muscle pain, urinary tract symptoms, or eye irritation.
Young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face a higher risk of severe illness. Health officials advise anyone who develops symptoms after handling the recalled product or interacting with an exposed pet to contact a healthcare provider.