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Northwest Naturals Recalls Nearly 2,000 Pounds of Frozen Raw Pet Food

FDA tests found Salmonella plus Listeria in two chicken-based lots prompting consumer warnings

Overview

  • The company issued a voluntary recall after the FDA posted the notice on Friday, Aug. 28, covering 72 cases and a total of 1,956 pounds of frozen raw cat and dog food.
  • The recall applies to 53 cases of the 2-pound Frozen Chicken Recipe for cats (Lot B-5, UPC 087316384956, best-by Jan. 26, 2028) and 19 cases of the 6-pound Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe (Lot B-19, UPC 087316380392, best-by Jan. 25, 2028).
  • Laboratory testing showed the 2-pound Frozen Chicken Recipe tested positive for Salmonella while the 6-pound dog product tested positive for both Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.
  • Consumers are advised to stop using the products, return unused food for a full refund or dispose of it safely, and thoroughly wash and sanitize hands, bowls, utensils, surfaces and storage areas that contacted the food; contact a veterinarian or health provider if illness is suspected.
  • Public-health officials note that commercial raw pet foods do not undergo a heat-treatment kill step, which helps explain why raw diets are a recurring source of bacterial recalls and a particular risk to young children, pregnant people, older adults and immunocompromised household members.