FDA warns of Salmonella in two Darwin’s cat food lots

At a glance: On 26 October 2026, the FDA warned about two frozen Darwin’s Natural Selections Chicken Recipe for Cats lots after samples tested positive for Salmonella.

Check these lot numbers

• 12731 — manufactured 8 July 2026.
• 12493 — manufactured 2 April 2026.

What owners should do

Do not feed the listed lots or donate them. Follow the FDA’s disposal and cleaning instructions. Contact a veterinarian if your cat becomes unwell.

A practical record for catteries

Photograph food labels and retain lot numbers when buying supplies. This makes checking an official advisory faster. The warning identifies specific lots; it does not apply to every product from the brand.

Source: FDA advisory, 26 October 2026. Checked by the WCA editorial team on 5 November 2026.

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