Has Natural Balance Dog Food Ever Been Recalled

What was recalled: The following specific lot/sizes of dry cat food: Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Green Pea & Chicken Formula Dry Cat Food, 5 lb. bags, UPC #2363300233, Lot #1008080 06:42N811202:20, best by March 10, 2022.

If pet parents have matching products in their possession, they should stop feeding it to their cats and dispose of it immediately or return it to their retailer for a refund. (See product photos below.) This information can be found on the back panel of each 5 LB and 10 LB bag. Natural Balance Pet Foods products are 100% guaranteed and all returned product will be refunded.

Salmonella can infect cats eating a product contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. Symptoms of Salmonella infection in cats may include vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, fever, or excessive salivation. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian. Some cats may not appear sick but can spread infection to other animals and humans in the household.

Salmonella can spread to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not washed their hands after having contact with their cats foods, surfaces and/or cats that have been in contact with the contaminated product. Healthy people infected wit Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. People exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product or a cat that has eaten this product should contact their healthcare provider.

At a Glance: The Best Natural Balance Dog Food Recipes

Rating		Product	Details
Our Favorite	Natural Balance Original Ultra	High in protein No corn wheat or soy Fiber for the digestive system	Check Price
Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Diets — Grain-Free Dry Dog Food	Ideal nutrition for dogs with allergies Minimal ingredients Grain free	Check Price
Natural Balance Limited Ingredients Diets — Dry Puppy Food	Whole grains Full of nutrients High-quality protein	Check Price
Natural Balance Limited Ingredients Diets — Grain-Free Small Breed Bit	Features real salmon as the number 1 ingredient Does not contain any added peas pea protein lentils legumes corn wheat or soy	Check Price
Natural Balance Vegetarian Dry Dog Food	DHA and EPA aid in an active and healthy brain function Added zinc and manganese support good hip and joint health Oat fiber help aid in proper digestion	Check Price

Fats

Chicken fat is a popular fat additive, along with fish and canola oil. Crude fat in Natural Balance L.I.D. averages about 10% and the Ultra formula averages 15%.

FAQ

Has Natural Balance dog food ever had a recall?

Recalls of Natural Balance Dog Food

Natural Balance has had two recalls, one in 2010 and the other in 2012. Both were related to possible salmonella contamination and were a voluntary recall. No recalls have occurred since 2012.

Is Natural Balance dog food made in China?

Yes. Some of the ingredients in Natural balance dog foods are sourced from China.

What dog food is being recalled right now 2022?

Updated: Smucker’s closes sale of Natural Balance for $50 million. ORRVILLE, OHIO — The J.M. Smucker Company announced Jan. 29 it had officially divested its Natural Balance business, selling the premium pet food brand to Nexus Capital Management for roughly $50 million.