Northwest Naturals recalled two frozen raw chicken pet food products in 2026 because of possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The available evidence confirms the recall only for products matching the official identifiers: a 2-pound cat food or dog protein topper with lot B-5, best-by date 01/26/2028 and UPC 087316384956, and a 6-pound frozen raw diet for dogs with lot B-19, best-by date 01/25/2028 and UPC 087316380392. If an item does not match those identifiers, the supplied evidence cannot confirm whether it is affected.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published the company announcement on Aug. 28, 2026. USA TODAY independently reported the same product identifiers and said the recalled food was sold nationwide through retailers and directly to consumers. The recall covers 72 cases, totaling 1,956 pounds, according to the report.
Which Northwest Naturals products are included?
Check the package itself rather than relying on the flavor, store, product category or general appearance. The confirmed recalled items are:
- Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe: 2-pound bags identified as cat food and a protein topper for dogs; lot B-5; best-by date 01/26/2028; UPC 087316384956.
- Northwest Naturals Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe: 6-pound bags; lot B-19; best-by date 01/25/2028; UPC 087316380392.
The evidence identifies the sale area as nationwide. It does not identify a narrower list of retailers or a consumer response deadline. It also does not establish that other Northwest Naturals recipes, package sizes, lots or dates are included.
What to do if your package matches
Stop using a product that matches the recalled product description and exact lot, date or UPC. The company and FDA guidance reported by USA TODAY says the food should not be sold or donated and should be removed from shelves. The reported instructions are to return the food to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it in a way that prevents access by pets, children or wildlife.
Wash and sanitize pet food bowls, measuring cups and storage containers. Thoroughly wash hands and clean surfaces that came into contact with the food. These steps address the contamination route described in the FDA notice: animals may become ill after eating contaminated pet products, while people can be exposed through handling the food, contaminated surfaces or infected animals.
Consumers with questions can contact Northwest Naturals at 1-866-637-1872, according to the independent report. The supplied evidence does not state whether the company offers prepaid returns, replacement products or refunds for purchases made outside the original store.
Why the exact identifiers matter
A product’s name or chicken flavor alone does not establish recall status. The official notice narrows the action to two products and two lots. That distinction matters because raw pet food can be sold in multiple package sizes and production batches, and the evidence does not support treating the entire Northwest Naturals product line as recalled.
For the same reason, an ingredient check cannot rule an item in or out. Compare the package with the lot number, best-by date and UPC listed above. If the label is missing, damaged or unreadable, the available evidence cannot confirm the item’s status. The safest source for a determination in that situation is the current FDA or Northwest Naturals notice, not a similarity to a listed package.
Potential health consequences
The FDA says Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can affect animals that eat contaminated pet products and can pose a risk to people who handle them. The agency’s notice lists nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever among possible Salmonella symptoms in people. USA TODAY reported that no illnesses had been reported in connection with this recall when it published its account.
The supplied notices do not provide an illness rate, a confirmed case count or evidence that a particular person or pet has been infected. They also do not support diagnosing an illness from symptoms alone. If a person or animal had contact with the recalled food and is showing signs of illness, follow the recall reporting and care guidance from the FDA, a health care provider or a veterinarian.
What remains unknown
The recall announcement confirms the affected identifiers and the requested handling steps, but the evidence pack does not give a deadline for returning the product or requesting a refund. It also does not say whether additional lots will be added. Readers should check the current FDA notice or contact Northwest Naturals for any update before assuming that an item is eligible for a refund or that the recall has expanded.
For now, the decision is identifier-based: match the package against the two listed products and their lot, date and UPC information. A match supports the official recall action. A mismatch means the supplied evidence cannot confirm that the item is included.
The Northwest Naturals recall is an identifier-checking task, not a broad warning about every product from the brand. FDA and USA TODAY reporting identify two frozen raw chicken products: a 2-pound item from lot B-5 and a 6-pound item from lot B-19, each with a specific best-by date and UPC. The stated concern is possible Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination, with exposure risks for animals and people who handle the food. The official action is to stop using matching products, prevent sale or donation, return them for a refund or dispose of them safely, and clean exposed equipment and surfaces. No response deadline or broader lot expansion is supplied.
Sources and methodology
- Northwest Naturals raw dog, cat food recalled due to risk of listeria, salmonella - https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/northwest-naturals-raw-dog-cat-food-recalled-due-risk-listeria-salmonella/RUK5IH2HMRH3PN6OHYWIA2CJB4
- Northwest Naturals Voluntarily Recalls Two Raw Pet Food ... - https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/northwest-naturals-voluntarily-recalls-two-raw-pet-food-products-because-possible-salmonella
- Nearly 2000 pounds of cat and dog food recalled. See list - https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/consumer-protection/recalls-alerts/2026/08/31/northwest-naturals-raw-pet-food-recall/91548046007
- Nearly 2K pounds of pet food recalled for salmonella and ... - https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/recalls/raw-northwest-naturals-pet-food-recalled-salmonella-listeria
