Recall history
We found 2 recalls for Freshpet brand lines since 2016, 1 of them in the last five years. Older and less related recalls count for less in our grades.
- 2022Serious. Freshpet Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken (one lot): possible Salmonella. Source
- 2021Serious. Freshpet Select Small Dog Bite Size Beef & Egg (one lot): possible Salmonella. Source
Who makes it and WSAVA nutrition standards
Freshpet is made by Freshpet, which did not answer the Pet Nutrition Alliance survey based on the WSAVA guidelines. So there's no public answer on who formulates the food, who makes it or how it's checked, and its foods score 0 of 25 for nutrition standards. That follows WSAVA's advice to be cautious; it isn't proof of a problem with the recipes.
Questions
Is Freshpet a good brand?
We graded 1 Freshpet product (wet dog foods). The best is Select Slice & Serve Roll, Tender Chicken at 50/100, grade F, ranked 14 of 15 wet dog foods. Grades compare each product with other best-sellers in the same category.
Has Freshpet had a recall?
We found 2 recalls for Freshpet brand lines since 2016, 1 of them in the last five years. The most recent was in 2022: Freshpet Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken (one lot): possible Salmonella.
Who makes Freshpet?
Freshpet. The company did not answer the Pet Nutrition Alliance survey based on the WSAVA guidelines.
Does Freshpet meet WSAVA guidelines?
WSAVA doesn't approve brands, but it lists questions owners should ask a pet food maker. Freshpet didn't answer them, so we can't confirm it meets them.
Prices, ratings and recalls checked October 2026. How we grade.