Albright raw chicken dog food recalled nationwide

Raw dog food is the kind of recall that hits two ways at once. It can make dogs sick, and it can also sicken the humans handling bowls, packaging, countertops, and thawed food. That is the basic issue behind Albright’s latest recall. The company pulled one lot of its Chicken Recipe for Dogs after FDA sampling found a Salmonella risk, and because this was sold nationwide, a lot of owners now need to check freezers fast. ### What exactly got recalled? This is not a brand-wide recall. It is one specific product — Albright’s Raw Pet Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced — sold as frozen 1-pound bricks in clear vacuum packaging, usually packed in 30-pound cases. The affected lot code is C001730, the UPC is 20855404008367, and the best-by date is April 28, 2027. (fda.gov) ### Why did Albright pull it? The trigger was FDA routine sampling. That matters because this was not just a vague “out of caution” move with no lab signal behind it. The product lot was flagged for possible Salmonella contamination, and Albright announced the voluntary recall on May 6, 2026. FDA posted the notice on May 7, 2026. (fda.gov) ### Where was it sold? The company says the recalled food went out nationwide through direct-to-consumer online sales. It was also sold in retail stores in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and New York. So even though the retail footprint was limited, the online piece makes this a true national check-your-freezer situation. (fda.gov) ### Why is Salmonella such a big deal here? Because raw pet food creates more chances for the bacteria to move around. A dog can get sick after eating it. But a dog can also show no symptoms and still shed Salmonella in saliva or feces. Then the bacteria can spread to people, other pets, food bowls, counters, and hands. That is the catch with raw diets — the risk is not confined to the package. (dvm360.com) ### What should pet owners do now? Do not feed it. Do not donate it. The safest move is to throw it away in a secure container so other animals cannot get to it, or contact Albright’s about a refund. If you kept the packaging, save photos and proof of purchase. Then wash and disinfect anything that touched the food — bowls, scoops, refrigerator shelves, prep surfaces, and your hands. (fda.gov) ### What symptoms should people watch for? In dogs, warning signs can include lethargy, diarrhea — sometimes bloody — vomiting, fever, lower appetite, and abdominal pain. In people, symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, cramps, and fever. Young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of severe illness. (msn.com) ### Has anyone gotten sick? The recall notice does not list confirmed illnesses. But that does not mean the risk is theoretical. With Salmonella, recalls often happen precisely to stop illnesses before they spread further. In other words, no reported cases is good news, not a reason to ignore the notice. (fda.gov) ### Bottom line If you bought Albright raw chicken dog food recently, check for lot C001730 right away. This is a narrow recall, but the health risk is broad — one contaminated raw product can affect pets, people, and every surface it touched. (fda.gov)