FDA Issues Nationwide Dog Food Recall Over Salmonella Risk in Raw Chicken Product

Pet owners in the United States have a new food safety alert to check carefully. Albright’s Raw Pet Food, based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, has voluntarily recalled one lot of its raw chicken dog food after the product was flagged for possible Salmonella contamination.

The recall applies to Albright’s Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced, sold as frozen 1 lb bricks/pouches. The affected product carries lot code C001730, UPC/product number 20855404008367, and a best-by/expiration date of April 28, 2027.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published the company announcement on May 7, 2026, after Albright’s said it was recalling the product “out of an abundance of caution.” The official FDA notice says the recall involves one lot of the chicken recipe because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Consumers can review the official notice on the FDA recall announcement page.

The recalled dog food was distributed directly to consumers nationwide. It also reached a limited number of retailers in Massachusetts, California, South Carolina, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and New York. That means the warning is not limited to one region, and pet owners who buy frozen raw dog food online or from specialty retailers should check their packaging closely.

How to identify the recalled Albright’s dog food

The recalled item is Albright’s Raw Pet Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced. It is sold in 1 lb clear vacuum packaging as a frozen raw pet food product. Only products matching the recall details should be treated as affected.

Pet owners should look for three details on the package: lot code C001730, product number 20855404008367, and expiration date April 28, 2027. If all these details match, the product should not be fed to any animal.

Albright’s has advised customers to throw away or destroy the recalled food in a way that prevents access by children, pets, or wildlife. The company also said customers seeking a refund can submit a receipt and product photos to info@albrightsraw.com. Consumers with questions can contact Albright’s at 866-729-4738 or by email.

No illnesses had been reported in connection with the recalled lot at the time of the announcement. Still, Salmonella recalls are treated seriously because the bacteria can affect both animals and people, especially when the product is raw and handled inside the home.

Why Salmonella in raw dog food matters

Salmonella can make dogs sick, but the risk does not stop with the pet. A contaminated raw food product can spread bacteria to bowls, freezers, counters, utensils, hands, floors, and other household surfaces. The FDA says infected pets may show signs such as vomiting, lethargy, diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, fever, decreased appetite, and abdominal pain.

Some pets may not appear sick at all. That is one reason public health officials warn pet owners to act quickly when a recall is announced. A dog can carry Salmonella and shed the bacteria through saliva or feces, potentially exposing other animals and people in the household.

People can also become ill after handling contaminated pet food or touching surfaces where the bacteria has spread. Children, older adults, pregnant people, and anyone with a weakened immune system may face a higher risk of serious illness.

The CDC’s Salmonella guidance says infection in people commonly causes diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Anyone who becomes seriously ill after handling the recalled product should contact a healthcare provider, while pets showing symptoms should be evaluated by a veterinarian.

The recalled raw product already carries handling instructions for safe use. Buyers are told to keep it frozen, thaw it in a refrigerator, and avoid leaving uneaten food out. The packaging advises that if a pet does not eat all the food within 30 minutes, the remaining food should be discarded or refrigerated for no longer than 14 hours.

Those instructions matter because raw pet food does not go through the same cooking step that would normally kill harmful bacteria. For that reason, cleanup after handling raw dog food should be treated with the same care as handling raw poultry in a kitchen.

Anyone who has the recalled product should stop using it immediately, seal it before disposal, and clean any areas where it may have been stored, thawed, prepared, or served. Pet bowls, scoops, storage containers, refrigerator shelves, freezer drawers, and countertops should be washed and disinfected.

The Albright’s recall comes during a busy period for food safety alerts involving Salmonella. Recently, several frozen pizza products sold through major retailers were also named in a separate Salmonella-related alert linked to recalled dry milk powder. Swikblog has covered those developments in its report on the Walmart frozen pizza recall 2026 and related affected products.

For pet owners, the immediate step is simple: check the freezer, match the lot details, and do not feed the recalled Albright’s chicken recipe to dogs. Even if the food looks normal and smells normal, Salmonella cannot be reliably identified by sight or smell.

Albright’s said it remains committed to producing safe, high-quality, biologically appropriate pet food and will continue updating customers and partners as more information becomes available. The company said the recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the FDA.

Consumers who recently fed the recalled food to their dog should monitor for illness over the next several days. If symptoms appear, keep the product details, lot number, and purchase information available for the veterinarian or healthcare provider.

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