Is there an Instinct recall right now?
No. The latest Instinct recall on record was on July 24, 2015, for potential Salmonella contamination. We found no newer one when we checked the FDA's recall list on October 18, 2026.
THE FACTS, ONE SENTENCE —
Closest match if you switch
Nulo FreeStyle Chicken & Cod Recipe
Check price on Amazon →The closest label match to Instinct Original Kibble Real Rabbit Recipe from a different maker with no FDA recall since 2023: protein 44% vs 45%, fat 22% vs 25% on a dry-matter basis. $53.99 for a 14 lb bag on Amazon.
Amazon prices as of 2026-10-18. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
The safety record
FDA recall records for Instinct
From the FDA's own Recalls, Market Withdrawals & Safety Alerts list (Animal & Veterinary), last checked October 18, 2026, plus older recalls we added by hand from FDA notices — the same source as our full recall feed, filtered to Instinct. A recall on this list is a documented fact, not automatically a reason to avoid the brand today — read the reason and date for context.
Instinct Raw Chicken Formula for dogs (Bites 4 lb and 7 lb, Patties 6 lb; best by 04/27/16)
Potential Salmonella contamination
Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula for dogs and cats, one batch (best by 10/04/13)
Pieces of clear plastic (choking risk)
The FDA's online recall list is complete for recent years but leaves out many notices from before about 2023. We add older FDA recall notices by hand when we find them, so a brand with no listing here may still have an older recall.
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Brand facts
Full Instinct profile →
Ownership, headquarters, and the WSAVA-aligned scorecard — nutritionist on staff, owns manufacturing, feeding trials, published research — each sourced.
All brands
Full FDA recall feed →
Every dog and cat food recall we track across all brands, most recent first, sourced directly from the FDA.
The foods
Instinct foods we've verified
Every one links to its own Verified Label — guaranteed analysis, AAFCO statement, and this same recall check, right on the product page.