Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Albright’s Chicken Recipe for Dogs recall: Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella

Recall published 6 months ago

Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella

Albright’s Pet food & treats — recalled pet food & treats
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Salmonella contamination

The hazard here is Salmonella contamination, a bacterial infection that is usually unpleasant rather than dangerous, but which hits young children and older adults much harder.

What the notice says: Salmonella can cause illness in pets that consume contaminated products and can be transmitted to people.

Why it matters: Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. It spreads easily from a contaminated product to hands, taps, cloths and other food in the same kitchen.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The CDC describes salmonellosis as diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps that usually begin between six hours and six days after exposure and last about four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment. Children under five, adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to become seriously ill. Seek care for diarrhoea with a high fever, bloody stools, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration such as very little urine, a dry mouth or dizziness when standing.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
May 6, 2026
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Albright’s
Product type
Pet food & treats
Distribution
Nationwide
UPC codes
20855404008367
Reports of harm
No illnesses associated with these lots have been confirmed or reported .

Products covered by this recall

Chicken Recipe for Dogs

What the company announced

Fort Wayne, IN – 6 May 2026

Albright’s Raw Pet Food of Fort Wayne, Indiana out of an abundance of caution is voluntarily recalling one lot of its Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced because this lot has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella .

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 owners 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 a er contact with the recalled product(s) or an exposed pet should reach out to their healthcare provider.

The products being recalled are sold as frozen 1 lb. bricks in clear vacuum packaging which are generally distributed in 30 lbs cases. The brand name and lot number of the product being withdrawn are listed in the table below:

  • PRODUCT NAME/UPC: Albright's Raw Pet Food – Chicken Recipe for Dogs Compete and Balanced formula / 20855404008367 · SIZE: 1lb pouch (30lb case) · Best Buy / Expiration: 28-Apr-27 · Lot Code: C001730

The lots referenced above were distributed directly to consumers nationwide and to a small number of select retailers in MA, CA, SC, NC, WI, NY 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 , with the lot identified above reported as positive for Salmonella species in 1 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

While we continue to evaluate all available data, Albright’s Raw is proceeding with this voluntary recall to ensure the highest level of safety and transparency.

Consumer Guidance:

Customers who have purchased Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced, 1 lb Bricks from the lots 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. If you have questions or concerns, please email Albright’s Pet Food at [email protected] .

Albright’s Raw is conducting further investigation on, including third-party laboratory testing, to better understand this finding. We remain committed to producing safe, high-quality, biologically appropriate pet food and will continue to update our 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

-Albright’s Raw Pet Food

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 6 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 20855404008367

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • C001730

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 28-Apr-27

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 1 lb
  • 30 lbs
  • 30 lb

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Salmonella

Albright’s — The hazard here is Salmonella contamination, a bacterial infection that is usually unpleasant rather than dangerous, but which hits young children and older adults much harder.

  1. Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.
  2. If you repackaged or froze it, check the freezer too. Salmonella is not killed by freezing.
  3. Watch everyone who ate it for about a week, and call a doctor sooner for a child under five or an adult over 65.
  4. Bag it and bin it, or take it back to the store — do not feed it to pets or livestock either.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Remedy named in the notice: 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.

Company contact: Albright’s Raw Pet Food — Consumers: Albright’s Pet Food, 866 729-4738, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Albright’s pet food & treats recalled?

Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Salmonella can cause illness in pets that consume contaminated products and can be transmitted to people.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 20855404008367; lot code C001730; best-by date 28-Apr-27. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: 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.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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