An Indiana-based pet food manufacturer has issued a nationwide recall of one of its frozen dog food products following concerns over possible salmonella contamination. Albright’s Raw Pet Food is recalling its Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced line, affecting pouches with an expiration date of 28 April 2027.
The recall covers products bearing the lot code C001730 and product number 20855404008367, sold in one-pound clear vacuum-sealed pouches. According to the US Food and Drug Administration, the affected product was distributed to consumers across the country, as well as to a limited number of retailers in Massachusetts, California, South Carolina, North Carolina, Wisconsin and New York.
Health Risks for Pets and Their Owners
Salmonella is a bacterium capable of causing serious illness in both animals and humans. The FDA advises that pets infected with the bacterium may display a range of symptoms including lethargy, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, vomiting, decreased appetite and abdominal pain. In some cases, infected animals may show no outward signs of illness at all, yet can still shed salmonella through their saliva, posing a transmission risk to other pets and to people in the household.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with this particular recall. Albright’s stated that it remains “committed to producing safe, high-quality, biologically appropriate pet food” and added that it would “continue to update our customers and partners as more information becomes available.” Pet owners in possession of the affected product are being asked to dispose of it immediately, in a manner that prevents access by children, other pets and wildlife.
Handling Guidance and Wider Context
The recalled product already carried strict handling instructions prior to the recall notice. Packaging warned consumers that the raw food may harbour bacteria if not kept frozen and thawed correctly in a refrigerator. It further advised that any uneaten food should be discarded or refrigerated within 30 minutes of being served, with a maximum refrigeration window of 14 hours.
The Albright’s recall follows a separate FDA action last week involvingfrozen pizza products sold at major US retailers. That recall centred on a dry milk powder ingredient thought to be contaminated with salmonella, and included pizzas sold under the Mama Cozzi’s brand at Aldi stores and three Great Value varieties available at Walmart locations nationwide.
Consumers who believe they may have purchased the affected Albright’s product are encouraged to check the lot code and expiration date on their packaging. The company has not specified whether refunds or replacements will be offered, though customers are advised to contact Albright’s directly for further guidance. The FDA continues to monitor the situation and has not indicated that the recall will be extended to additional product lines at this stage.
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