Albright’s Raw Pet Food Voluntarily Recalls Chicken Recipe for Dogs Over Potential Salmonella

Summary

• Company Announcement Date: May 6, 2026
• FDA Publish Date: May 7, 2026
• Product Type: Pet Food (Raw, Animal & Veterinary)
• Reason for Recall: Potential Salmonella contamination
• Company: Albright’s Raw Pet Food
• Brand: Albright’s
• Product: Chicken Recipe for Dogs – Complete & Balanced

Company Announcement

Fort Wayne, Indiana – Albright’s Raw Pet Food voluntarily recalled one lot of its Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete & Balanced pet food due to a potential Salmonella contamination, as announced on May 6, 2026.

The recalled product is sold as frozen one‑pound bricks in clear vacuum packaging, typically shipped in 30‑lb cases.

Health Risks for Pets and People

Salmonella can cause illness in pets that consume contaminated food and can be transmitted to humans. Affected pets may experience lethargy, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), fever, vomiting, decreased appetite, and abdominal pain; some pets remain asymptomatic yet still shed the bacteria. Pet owners should seek veterinary care if symptoms appear or if infection is suspected.

Human infections can occur through handling the product, contact with infected pets, or contaminated surfaces. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (possibly bloody), abdominal cramps, and fever; severe cases may lead to complications such as endocarditis or arthritis. Young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk.

Recalled Pet Food

The affected product and lot information are shown below:

These lots were distributed nationwide, as well as to select retailers in Massachusetts, California, South Carolina, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and New York, and through direct online sales. No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall follows routine FDA sampling, during which Salmonella was detected in one composite sample. At this time:

• No pet or human illnesses have been confirmed.
• The pathogen load has not been quantified.
• Third‑party confirmatory testing is pending.
• Albright’s is conducting a voluntary recall to uphold safety and transparency.

What Consumers Should Do

If you purchased the recalled product:

• Do not feed it to pets.
• Discontinue use and destroy any remaining product in a way that prevents access by children, pets, or wildlife.
• For a refund, email [email protected] with a receipt and photos of the product, plus the purchase location.
• For questions or concerns, contact Albright’s at [email protected].

Albright’s is performing further investigation, including third‑party laboratory testing, to better understand the findings. The company remains committed to delivering safe, high‑quality, biologically appropriate pet food and will keep customers and partners updated as new information becomes available. This voluntary recall is conducted with FDA oversight.

For assistance, contact [email protected] or call 866‑729‑4738.

(05/07/2026)

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