Northwest Naturals Recalls Raw Dog Food Nationwide

Northwest Naturals is recalling two raw frozen pet food products after United States Food and Drug Administration testing found harmful bacteria. The affected lots were distributed to retail stores nationwide. Owners should stop feeding the identified products and return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund.

The recall does not cover every Northwest Naturals product. It applies to two specific Chicken Recipe products with specific lot numbers, best by dates and UPC codes. Checking all four details is the safest way to avoid confusing an unaffected bag with a recalled one.

The recalled dog food is lot B 19

The dog specific product is Northwest Naturals Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe in a six pound bag. The affected bag carries lot B 19, a best by date of January 25, 2028 and UPC 087316380392. FDA sampling found this product positive for both Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

The company says 19 cases, equal to 684 pounds, are included. A package with a different lot number or best by date is not identified in this recall notice, even if the product name looks similar.

A second product is cat food and a dog topper

The second affected product is Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe in a two pound bag, marketed as cat food and as a protein topper for dogs. The recalled package carries lot B 5, a best by date of January 26, 2028 and UPC 087316384956. FDA testing found Salmonella in this product.

The company says 53 cases, equal to 1,272 pounds, are included. Owners who use the smaller bag as a topper for a dog still need to check it even though the primary label describes cat food.

What owners should do

Do not feed an affected package. Keep it away from children and other animals, and return the unused portion to the retailer for a refund. Wash hands with soap and water after handling the package, and clean bowls, utensils, storage areas and surfaces that may have touched the food.

Pets exposed to Salmonella or Listeria can develop lethargy, reduced appetite, fever, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea, including bloody diarrhea. A pet may also carry bacteria without obvious illness. Owners concerned about a pet that ate the recalled food should contact a veterinarian for advice rather than attempting to diagnose the animal from a symptom list.

People can also be exposed while handling food

Raw pet food can expose people through the product itself, contaminated bowls and kitchen surfaces, or contact with an infected animal. Pregnant people, newborns, adults aged 65 and older and people with weakened immune systems face a higher risk of serious Listeria illness.

Anyone who develops concerning symptoms after handling an affected product should contact a health care provider. The FDA notice lists Northwest Naturals at 1 866 637 1872 for product questions during the company's posted Pacific Time business hours.

No illnesses were reported when the notice appeared

The company reported no connected pet or human illnesses at the time of the August 28 notice. That statement is a snapshot, not proof that contaminated food is safe. The recall was issued because laboratory testing identified the organisms in product samples.

Buddylio will update this page if the FDA or company expands the lots, reports illnesses or closes the recall. Readers can find other verified product alerts in Animal News.

How we reported this: Buddylio reviewed the named sources, checked the organizations and figures shown above, and added context for animal lovers. Any illustration is labeled and does not depict the actual animals or scene. This report was checked on August 30, 2026. The notice covered two specific lots and reported no connected pet or human illnesses at publication. Articles are editorial content, not veterinary advice.