Summary
- Company Announcement Date: May 6, 2026
- FDA Publish Date: May 7, 2026
- Product Type: Animal & Veterinary, Pet Food
- Reason for Announcement: Salmonella
- Company Name: Albright’s Raw Pet Food
- Brand Name: Albright’s
- Product Description: Chicken Recipe for Dogs
Company Announcement
Fort Wayne, Indiana (May 6, 2026) Out of an abundance of caution, Albright’s Raw Pet Food is voluntarily recalling one lot of its Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced pet food. The Fort Wayne, Indiana, company says this lot of dog food has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The raw dog food being recalled is sold as frozen one-pound bricks in clear vacuum packaging, which are generally distributed in 30 lbs cases.
Health Risks for Pets and People
Salmonella can cause illness in pets that consume contaminated products and can be transmitted to people. Pets infected with Salmonella may show lethargy, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, vomiting, decreased appetite, and abdominal pain, though some pets may show no symptoms. Asymptomatic pets can still shed Salmonella in their feces and saliva and spread it to people and other pets.
Pet parents should contact a veterinarian if their pet has eaten the recalled product(s) and shows symptoms or if infection is suspected.
Salmonella infections in people can be serious and sometimes fatal. Infections can occur through handling contaminated product, contact with pets that have eaten it, or contact with contaminated surfaces (e.g., bowls, utensils, countertops). The risk of human illness increases if hands and surfaces are not thoroughly washed and cleaned.
Symptoms in humans may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever; severe cases may lead to arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, or urinary tract symptoms. Young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk of severe illness. People experiencing symptoms after contact with the recalled product(s) or an exposed pet should reach out to their healthcare provider.
Recalled Pet Food
The brand name and lot number of the recalled dog food are listed in the table below:
PRODUCT NAME/UPCSIZEBest Buy / ExpirationLot CodeAlbright’s Raw Pet Food – Chicken
Recipe for Dogs Compete and
Balanced formula /
208554040083671lb pouch (30lb case)28-Apr-27C001730
The lots referenced above were distributed directly to consumers nationwide and to a small number of select retailers in Massachusetts, California, South Carolina, North Carolina, Wisconsin, New York and direct online sales. No illnesses associated with these lots have been confirmed or reported.
This recall follows routine sampling conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, during which product samples were tested for Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, and Escherichia coli. The lot identified above was reported as positive for Salmonella species in one composite sample.
At this time:
- No reports of illness in either pets or humans have been associated with these lots
- The level or load of the pathogen present has not been quantified
- Third-party confirmatory testing is still pending
- Albright’s Raw is proceeding with this voluntary recall to ensure the highest level of safety and transparency while it continues to evaluate all available data
What Consumers Should Do
Customers who have purchased Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced, 1 lb Bricks from the lot specified are advised:
- Do not feed this product to pets.
- Any product from the listed lots that has not yet been consumed should be thrown out or destroyed in a way that children, pets, and wildlife cannot access it.
- If consumers have any product from the identified lots in their possession and desire a refund, please submit a receipt and pictures of the product to [email protected] along with information on place of purchase. Pet parents who have questions or concerns should email Albright’s Pet Food at [email protected].
Albright’s Raw is conducting further investigation, including third-party laboratory testing, to better understand the test results. The company remains committed to producing safe, high-quality, biologically appropriate pet food and will continue to update customers and partners as more information becomes available. This voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the United States Food and Drug Administration.
For questions or assistance, please contact: [email protected] or 866 729-4738.
(05/07/2026)
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Original announcement
