Pet Food Recall
May 25, 2021

Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc.

Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc.

Updated 5/25/21, 10:23am

Natural Balance Green Pea & Chicken Formula cat food bag

Brand

Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Green Pea & Chicken Formula Dry Cat Food

Species

Cats

Date of Recall

5/20/2021

Reason

Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of its Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Green Pea & Chicken Formula Dry Cat Food (5-LB and 10-LB bags) due to potential contamination with Salmonella. The potential contamination was discovered through a routine state surveillance sample from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

Affected Products

The single lot was packaged in 5-LB and 10-LB bags and distributed throughout the United States in retail stores and online. Affected products can be identified by the UPC and lot codes listed below. This information can be found on the back of each bag.

Product NameRetail UPC CodeLot CodeBest If Used By Date
Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient DIets Green Pea & Chicken Formula Dry Cat Food
5-LB Bag 		23633002331008080
06:42N811202:20		3/10/2022
Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient DIets Green Pea & Chicken Formula Dry Cat Food
10-LB Bag		23633002351008080 06:42N811202:203/10/2022

What You Should Do If You Purchased the Affected Product

If you have come into contact with any of the affected products, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after handling and sanitize any surfaces, dishes, containers, and/or utensils that may have touched the product.

Dispose of the recalled product in a way that no other pet or animal can ingest it.

If you or a loved one display any of the symptoms of Salmonella infection, contact your healthcare provider.

If you believe your pet may have ingested any of the affected products, please contact your veterinarian immediately. With Salmonella infection, pets may be able to spread the bacteria through their feces and saliva, even if they are not showing signs of infection.

Clean and disinfect all bowls, utensils, food prep surfaces, pet bedding, toys, floors, and any other surfaces that the food or pet may have had contact with.

Safely dispose of any feces left in parks, yards, or other shared outdoor spaces since the bacteria can spread through feces.

Report any suspected illness to the FDA through the Safety Reporting Portal or by calling your state’s FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinators.

Clinical Signs

Salmonella

Salmonella can cause illness in both animals and humans coming into contact with contaminated products.

Humans

In humans, Salmonella infection can cause:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea
  • Abdominal cramping
  • Fever

In rare instances, Salmonella can cause more serious conditions, including:

  • Arterial infections
  • Endocarditis (an infection of the heart muscle)
  • Arthritis
  • Muscle pain
  • Eye irritation
  • Urinary tract symptoms

If you have come into contact with any of the affected products, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after handling and sanitize any surfaces, dishes, containers, and/or utensils that may have touched the product.

If you or a loved experience any of the symptoms above, contact your healthcare provider.

Pets

In pets, Salmonella infection can cause:

  • Lethargy
  • Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Vomiting
  • Decreased appetite
  • Abdominal pain

Infected pets can shed Salmonella in their feces and saliva, posing additional risk for family members, both human and animal.

If your pet has consumed any of the affected product, even if they are not showing signs of Salmonella infection, contact your veterinarian.

More Information

For more information about this pet food recall, please visit the website of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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