Key Takeaways
- Albright’s Raw Pet Food recalled Lot #C001730 of Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced, 1 lb. bricks — do not feed this product to your pet, and dispose of it where children, other pets, and wildlife cannot access it.
- Salmonella can infect both pets and humans; infected pets may show lethargy, diarrhea, or vomiting, but some shed the pathogen without showing symptoms — meaning your pet can be contagious even if it appears healthy.
- Products were distributed directly to consumers nationwide and to select retailers in MA, CA, SC, NC, WI, and NY, as well as through direct online sales.
- No confirmed illnesses have been reported as of the May 6 announcement, but if your pet consumed the recalled lot and shows symptoms, contact your veterinarian.
Albright’s Raw Pet Food of Fort Wayne, Indiana announced a voluntary recall on May 6, 2026, covering one lot of its Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced product. The FDA published the announcement the following day. The affected lot is Lot #C001730, sold as frozen 1 lb. bricks in 30 lb. cases. The recall is for potential Salmonella contamination identified through routine sampling.
If you have this product, stop feeding it to your pet immediately. Do not return it to the store for an exchange, destroy it in a manner that prevents access by children, other pets, and wildlife. For refund requests, Albright’s has directed customers to submit a receipt and photos of the product to info@albrightsraw.com with purchase location information.
The Lot #C001730 product was distributed directly to consumers nationwide and through a small number of select retailers in Massachusetts, California, South Carolina, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and New York, as well as via direct online sales. No illnesses have been confirmed as of the announcement date.
Raw pet food recalls almost never make the first-day news cycle, and the USDA and FDA handle jurisdiction differently depending on whether the product is classified as a meat product or a non-FSIS regulated item. Albright’s is a raw frozen product, frozen 1 lb. bricks sold in 30 lb. cases, which puts this squarely in FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine jurisdiction, not USDA’s FSIS. The distinction matters because FDA CVM does not require a press release for all recalls, particularly Class III low-risk events. This one received a press release and FDA publication because Salmonella in raw pet food is a legitimate human health risk, asymptomatic pets can shed the pathogen and transmit it to people handling the product or surfaces the pet touches.
Salmonella in pets can present as lethargy, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and decreased appetite. Some infected animals show no symptoms at all, but can still spread the bacteria through feces and saliva. Human Salmonella infections from pet food handling are not hypothetical, they’ve been well-documented in prior raw pet food recalls. Young children and immunocompromised individuals are at elevated risk. Wash hands thoroughly after handling any raw pet food and after cleaning up after your pet, regardless of recall status.
This is Albright’s second significant recall notice in a period where the raw pet food category has seen elevated scrutiny. Salmonella remains the most common pathogen in raw pet food recalls, followed by Listeria monocytogenes, in 2025, thirteen pet food recalls totaled over 166,000 pounds, with Salmonella accounting for more than 94% of the recalled volume.
For pet owners considering whether pet insurance covers recall-related vet visits: it depends on the policy. Most accident and illness plans would cover treatment of a Salmonella infection in your pet after the waiting period. Wellness riders typically cover routine care, not illness treatment. Check your specific policy terms before assuming coverage applies.
For questions about coverage options, see best pet insurance and compare pet insurance cost across plans before your next renewal.
