Nearly 2,000 pounds of pet food recalled over salmonella, listeria risk
Northwest Naturals is voluntarily recalling nearly 2,000 pounds of raw chicken-based pet food sold nationwide after FDA testing detected Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The recall includes 53 cases of Frozen Chicken Recipe cat food and 19 cases of Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe. Specifically, 1,272 pounds of the cat food and 684 pounds of the dog food were pulled on August 28. These bacteria can affect animals that consume contaminated products.
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- ✓ Northwest Naturals is recalling nearly 2,000 pounds of raw dog and cat food.
- ✓ FDA testing found Salmonella and Listeria contamination in the products.
- ✓ The recall involves 1,272 pounds of Frozen Chicken Recipe and 684 pounds of Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe.
- ✓ The recall includes 53 cases of cat food and 19 cases of dog food.
What changed
Northwest Naturals issued a voluntary recall of two chicken-based raw pet food products on August 28.
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Northwest Naturals Recalls Raw Pet Food Over Salmonella and Listeria Risks
Northwest Naturals is voluntarily recalling nearly 2,000 pounds of raw chicken-based pet food sold nationwide after FDA testing detected Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The recall includes 53 cases of Frozen Chicken Recipe cat food and 19 cases of Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe. Specifically, 1,272 pounds of the cat food and 684 pounds of the dog food were pulled on August 28. These bacteria can affect animals that consume contaminated products.
Why it matters
The manufacturer is based in Portland, Oregon. Raw pet diets carry higher risks of bacterial contamination compared to processed foods. The FDA identifies these pathogens through routine or targeted testing of commercial pet products.
What is confirmed
- Northwest Naturals is recalling nearly 2,000 pounds of raw dog and cat food.
- FDA testing found Salmonella and Listeria contamination in the products.
- The recall involves 1,272 pounds of Frozen Chicken Recipe and 684 pounds of Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe.
- The recall includes 53 cases of cat food and 19 cases of dog food.
- The company is located in Portland, Oregon.
- The voluntary recall occurred on August 28.
What to watch next
- Reports of animal illnesses linked to these specific batches
- FDA updates on the scope of the contamination
- Company statements regarding changes to production safety protocols
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