Recall: Freshpet Inc. Recalls Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
Why was it recalled? Salmonella bacteria can cause infections when consumed, leading to symptoms in cats such as vomiting, diarrhea, fever, excess salivation, and decreased appetite. Humans handling contaminated products can also experience similar symptoms.
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Pet Food Recall
This product was recalled. Check the affected lots below and stop feeding any that match.
- Brand
- Freshpet
- Hazard
- Salmonella
- Recall date
- Jun 18, 2022
- Distribution
- Sold in retailers in specific geographic areas
- Type
- Recall
- Status
- Ongoing
Why was it recalled?
Why was it recalled? Salmonella bacteria can cause infections when consumed, leading to symptoms in cats such as vomiting, diarrhea, fever, excess salivation, and decreased appetite. Humans handling contaminated products can also experience similar symptoms. Therefore, it's important to wash your hands after handling your cat's food. Some cats may be asymptomatic but can still transmit the bacteria to other pets and humans.
Where was the product sold? A single lot designated for destruction was accidentally shipped to retailers in specific geographic areas. The affected lot may have been sold…
Maker: Freshpet Inc.
Cause: Potential Salmonella contamination
Announcement: FDA recall announcement dated June 18, 2022 (archived here)
What was recalled on June 18, 2022
For clarity, the lot code can be found on the back of the bag.
- A single lot of Freshpet Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe, 4.5 lb. bag, best by Oct. 29, 2022
Overview
Where was the product sold? A single lot designated for destruction was accidentally shipped to retailers in specific geographic areas. The affected lot may have been sold at select Walmart stores in Alabama and Georgia, as well as Target stores and other retailers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia. No other Freshpet products or lot codes are affected by this recall.
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Affected products & lot codes
| Product | Size | Lot code | UPC | Best-by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For clarity, the lot code can be found on the back of the bag. | — | — | — | — |
Primary source
This recall is documented in the official notice. Read the recall announcement →