Northwest Naturals is voluntarily recalling two raw pet food products after U.S. Food and Drug Administration testing detected Salmonella in one product and both Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes in the other, according to a recall notice published August 28.
The recalled products were distributed to retail stores nationwide. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the products as of the recall announcement.
Recalled Northwest Naturals products
The recall involves specific lots of frozen chicken recipe products for cats and dogs:
- Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe, a 2-pound bag marketed as cat food and a protein topper for dogs. The recalled product is Lot B-5, with a Best By date of January 26, 2028, and UPC 087316384956.
- Northwest Naturals Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe, a 6-pound bag. The recalled product is Lot B-19, with a Best By date of January 25, 2028, and UPC 087316380392.
The company said the recall covers 53 cases, or 1,272 pounds, of the cat food product and 19 cases, or 684 pounds, of the dog food product.
FDA testing found Salmonella in the Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe. The Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe tested positive for both Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.
Health risks for pets and people
Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can cause illness in animals that consume contaminated food. Pets that become infected may experience lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, or reduced appetite.
Healthy pets can sometimes carry the bacteria without showing obvious symptoms, potentially spreading the organisms to other animals or people.
People who handle contaminated pet food or come into contact with exposed surfaces also face potential risks. People infected with Salmonella may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Some infections can cause diarrhea severe enough to require hospitalization.
Listeria infections can cause headache, fever, muscle aches, lethargy, nausea and diarrhea. Other symptoms can include confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. Pregnant women, newborns, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems face a higher risk of serious illness.
Consumers who develop symptoms after handling potentially contaminated pet food should contact a health care provider. Pet owners should contact a veterinarian if an animal consumed a recalled product and develops symptoms.
Northwest Naturals previously recalled a different raw frozen cat food product in December 2024 after Oregon officials said testing found H5N1 avian influenza in the food and linked it to the death of an indoor cat, as previously reported by The Dallas Express.
What consumers should do
Consumers who purchased either recalled lot should stop feeding the product to their pets and return any unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund.
The company recommends washing hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling raw pet food and cleaning and sanitizing bowls, utensils, surfaces and storage areas that come into contact with the product.
Raw pet food should also be kept separate from human food and stored frozen or refrigerated until use.
Consumers with questions can contact Northwest Naturals at 1-866-637-1872 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Thursday, or email recallinfo@nw-naturals.net.
Provided by Dallas Express
