Northwest Naturals Recalls Nearly 2,000 Pounds of Pet Food Due to Salmonella and Listeria Risk
Northwest Naturals, a Portland, Oregon-based company, has voluntarily recalled nearly 2,000 pounds of raw cat and dog food due to potential contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects 53 cases (1,272 pounds) of Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe, marketed as cat food and a protein topper for dogs, which tested positive for Salmonella. Additionally, 19 cases (684 pounds) of Northwest Naturals Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe tested positive for both Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The contamination was identified after product samples were collected and tested by the FDA. As of August 28, no illnesses had been reported in connection with the recall. The affected products were distributed to retail stores nationwide.