Date announced: October 26, 2026
Type: FDA advisory (do not feed)
Pets affected: Cats
Reason: Salmonella
What happened
The FDA tested samples after a consumer reported that two cats developed gastrointestinal illness after eating Darwin's Natural Selections Chicken Recipe for Cats. Two lots tested positive for Salmonella. One cat was hospitalized; both cats recovered after they stopped eating the food. The FDA recommended that the manufacturer, Arrow Reliance, Inc. (doing business as Darwin's Natural Pet Products), recall both lots.
Affected products
- Darwin's Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Chicken Recipe for Cats, Lot 12731, manufactured July 8, 2026
- Darwin's Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Chicken Recipe for Cats, Lot 12493, manufactured April 2, 2026
The food was sold frozen in 2-lb packages through an online subscription service, so it may still be in home freezers. Freezing does not kill Salmonella.
What to do
- Check your freezer for these lot numbers. If you have them, do not feed the food.
- Throw it away in a secure container so other animals can't get to it.
- Clean and disinfect bowls, utensils, storage containers, and any surfaces the food touched, and wash your hands.
- If your cat shows signs of illness (lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, fever), contact your veterinarian.
This advisory does not involve any Marin Raw products.