Stop feeding the product only after matching the package identifiers: on August 28, 2026, Northwest Naturals announced a voluntary recall of two frozen raw Chicken Recipe pet foods after FDA sampling found Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes. The products went to retail stores nationwide. Our editorial priority is to check the lot, best-by date, and UPC before cleaning or discarding anything; the green package and Chicken Recipe name alone are not precise enough.
Which Northwest Naturals products are recalled?
| Product | Package | Lot | Best By | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen Chicken Recipe cat food and protein topper for dogs | 2 lb | B-5 | 01/26/2028 | 087316384956 |
| Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe | 6 lb | B-19 | 01/25/2028 | 087316380392 |
A different size, lot, date, or UPC is not identified in this announcement. Keep the bag or photograph every identifier if you need to return it or discuss an exposure.
What to do if your bag matches
- Stop feeding it. Keep pets and people away from the affected food.
- Return the unused portion. The announcement directs consumers to the place of purchase for a full refund.
- Wash your hands thoroughly. Use soap and water after handling the food or anything it touched.
- Clean and sanitize contact areas. Include bowls, utensils, counters, storage areas, and other surfaces exposed to the product.
- Keep pet food separate from human food. Do not wash contaminated pet items alongside dishes used for people until the area is controlled.
What the FDA testing found
FDA says the two-pound Frozen Chicken Recipe sample tested positive for Salmonella. The six-pound Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe sample tested positive for both Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella. No illnesses had been reported in connection with the recall as of the August 28 announcement; that dated status does not make an affected lot safe to feed.
When to call a veterinarian or healthcare provider
The recall announcement says pets may show lethargy, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, vomiting, decreased appetite, or abdominal pain. Contact a veterinarian if a pet consumed an affected lot and develops symptoms. People who develop symptoms after handling contaminated pet products should contact a healthcare provider, especially when pregnancy, older age, infancy, or a weakened immune system raises the risk of serious listeriosis.
Do not rely on freezing
This is a frozen product, but cold storage is not a substitute for the recall action. Do not keep feeding a matching lot while waiting to see whether a pet becomes ill.
Who to contact
- Northwest Naturals: 1-866-637-1872
- Hours listed in the announcement: Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Pacific Time
- Email: recallinfo@nw-naturals.net
The practical bottom line
Match all five identifiers—product, package size, lot, best-by date, and UPC. If the bag is one of the two listed lots, stop feeding it, preserve proof of the identifiers, return the unused food, and clean every contact surface. For broader prevention, review the pet-friendly cleaning routine, the pet household hazard guide, and the home inventory guide for purchase records.
Sources
These official references were used for the factual guidance and limits above.
