Northwest Naturals is voluntarily recalling two specific lots of frozen raw chicken pet food sold nationwide. FDA testing found Salmonella in the two-pound Frozen Chicken Recipe and both Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes in the six-pound Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe. The company said no illnesses had been reported when the recall was announced Aug. 28.
Key facts
- Two lots are affected, not the full Northwest Naturals range.
- Lot B-5 is the two-pound Frozen Chicken Recipe, UPC 087316384956.
- Lot B-19 is the six-pound Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe, UPC 087316380392.
- No illnesses had been reported when the recall was announced.
Timeline
Aug. 28, 2026 — Northwest Naturals announces the voluntary recall and FDA publishes it. Aug. 30–31 — nationwide coverage drives renewed consumer searches. Next — FDA's animal-food recall list will show any scope change or termination.
Salmonella and Listeria can make pets sick, and people can be exposed while handling contaminated food, bowls or surfaces. The FDA-posted notice says infected pets may also carry the organisms and expose other animals or people. Pregnant people, newborns, adults 65 and older and people with weakened immune systems face higher risk from serious listeria infection.
The recall is nationwide but narrow: two products, one lot of each, totaling 72 cases. It does not cover every Northwest Naturals product or every chicken recipe. The FDA recall listing should remain the controlling source for any expansion or termination.
What happened?
The recall covers 53 cases of the two-pound cat food and protein topper and 19 cases of the six-pound dog food. Owners should match the product size, lot, best-by date and UPC rather than discarding every Northwest Naturals item. The affected two-pound product is Lot B-5, Best By Jan. 26, 2028, UPC 087316384956. The affected six-pound product is Lot B-19, Best By Jan. 25, 2028, UPC 087316380392.
Why it matters
Salmonella and Listeria can make pets sick, and people can be exposed while handling contaminated food, bowls or surfaces. The FDA-posted notice says infected pets may also carry the organisms and expose other animals or people. Pregnant people, newborns, adults 65 and older and people with weakened immune systems face higher risk from serious listeria infection.
Background
Northwest Naturals is voluntarily recalling two specific lots of frozen raw chicken pet food sold nationwide. FDA testing found Salmonella in the two-pound Frozen Chicken Recipe and both Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes in the six-pound Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe. The company said no illnesses had been reported when the recall was announced Aug. 28.
Who wins?
Clear lot-level identifiers let households remove only the affected products. Returning the unused portion to the place of purchase qualifies buyers for a full refund under the company's notice.
Who loses?
Raw pet food can spread contamination beyond the package through hands, bowls, utensils, counters and storage areas. Households that no longer have the outer bag may have difficulty confirming the lot and should contact the company or retailer rather than guessing.
Market impact
The recall is nationwide but narrow: two products, one lot of each, totaling 72 cases. It does not cover every Northwest Naturals product or every chicken recipe. The FDA recall listing should remain the controlling source for any expansion or termination.
Nivegu analysis
The practical response is identification and hygiene, not panic. Stop feeding a matching lot, keep pets away from it, return the unused food, and clean items and surfaces it touched. A pet that ate the food but has no symptoms still warrants careful monitoring; illness questions belong with a veterinarian or healthcare professional.
Different viewpoints
Clear lot-level identifiers let households remove only the affected products. Returning the unused portion to the place of purchase qualifies buyers for a full refund under the company's notice.
Raw pet food can spread contamination beyond the package through hands, bowls, utensils, counters and storage areas. Households that no longer have the outer bag may have difficulty confirming the lot and should contact the company or retailer rather than guessing.
What are you still wondering?
Answers will use this briefing and its cited sources.Sources and further reading
01FDA — Northwest Naturals recall announcement↗02FDA — animal food recalls and withdrawals↗03Live 5 News — nationwide consumer summary↗Questions, answered.
What is the short version?
Northwest Naturals is voluntarily recalling two specific lots of frozen raw chicken pet food sold nationwide. FDA testing found Salmonella in the two-pound Frozen Chicken Recipe and both Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes in the six-pound Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe. The company said no illnesses had been reported when the recall was announced Aug. 28.
Why does this matter now?
Salmonella and Listeria can make pets sick, and people can be exposed while handling contaminated food, bowls or surfaces. The FDA-posted notice says infected pets may also carry the organisms and expose other animals or people. Pregnant people, newborns, adults 65 and older and people with weakened immune systems face higher risk from serious listeria infection.
What should readers watch next?
The recall is nationwide but narrow: two products, one lot of each, totaling 72 cases. It does not cover every Northwest Naturals product or every chicken recipe. The FDA recall listing should remain the controlling source for any expansion or termination.
