Fromm and Oma's Pride Issue Dog Food Recalls Over Salmonella and Metal Risks

Two separate U.S. dog food recalls landed within days of each other in August 2026, drawing wide attention from pet owners searching for Fromm and Oma’s Pride recall details. Oma’s Pride voluntarily pulled one lot of frozen raw chicken dog food after FDA testing found Salmonella, with three dog illnesses reported. Fromm Family Foods recalled two wet canned varieties over potential metal contamination, announced August 21. The recalls are unrelated but were widely reported together as back-to-back safety alerts.

Editor’s note: This article draws on FDA recall postings, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), ABC News, Food Safety News, and state agriculture alerts, August 12–23, 2026. Lot details and illness counts may be updated as investigations continue.

Oma’s Pride: Salmonella in frozen raw chicken food

Oma’s Pride of Avon, Connecticut, announced a voluntary recall on August 12, 2026, for one lot of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe after the FDA collected a sample that tested positive for Salmonella. The agency acted after a consumer complaint; three canine illnesses have been reported in connection with the product. No human illnesses were reported at the time of the announcement.

Affected product

Field	Detail
Product	Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe, 6 lb bag
Lot number	BB012729
SKU	F-WOOFC-6
UPC	8 7938400145 9
Manufacture date	January 27, 2026
Best-by date	January 27, 2029
Bags impacted	639
Distribution window	February 12 – May 15, 2026

The food is a frozen raw product sold in a 6-pound gusseted pouch with 12 individually wrapped, 8-ounce vacuum-sealed portions. It was shipped frozen to retailers, wholesalers, and direct-to-consumer online buyers in Arizona, California, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

No other Oma’s Pride products, sizes, or lots are affected. The company said it is investigating the source of contamination and coordinating with the FDA.

What pet owners should do

• Stop feeding the recalled lot immediately.
• Discard the product; do not donate or resell it.
• Wash and sanitize bowls, utensils, counters, and hands that touched the food.
• Contact Oma’s Pride at (800) 678-6627 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. ET) or [email protected] for refund information.

Salmonella risks for pets and people

Salmonella can sicken dogs and cats, though symptomatic illness is less common in pets than in humans. Infected animals may show vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), fever, loss of appetite, and lethargy. Critically, healthy pets can carry Salmonella without obvious symptoms and shed bacteria in stool and saliva — posing a risk to people and other animals in the household.

Humans handling contaminated pet food can develop salmonellosis: diarrhea, cramps, fever, nausea, and vomiting. Young children, older adults, and immunocompromised people face higher risk. The FDA urges thorough handwashing after handling any pet food, especially raw diets.

Fromm: metal contamination in wet canned food

On August 21, 2026, Fromm Family Foods of Mequon, Wisconsin, voluntarily recalled two wet canned dog food varieties because of potential metal contamination. The company said it initiated the recall after receiving complaints, identified the error, and put corrective actions in place. No illnesses or injuries had been reported at the time of the announcement.

Affected products

Product	Net weight	UPC	Lot code	Best by
Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food	12.2 oz per can	072705118700	EP2A3306 551006	03/20/2029
Fromm Diner Classics Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté Wet Dog Food	12.5 oz per can	072705132324	EP2A3306 551029	03/20/2029

The recall covers 3,852 cases of Turkey Pâté and 1,973 cases of Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté. Products were distributed through neighborhood pet stores and online outlets in the United States and Canada. No other Fromm products are affected.

Health risks from ingested metal

Fromm warned that dogs eating metal fragments may experience choking, vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, or stomach discomfort. Sharp pieces can cause mouth or gastrointestinal lacerations, partial blockage, or intestinal obstruction. Owners whose dogs consumed the recalled food and show symptoms should contact a veterinarian.

What pet owners should do

• Stop feeding either recalled variety.
• Return cans to the retailer where purchased.
• Contact Fromm at 1-800-325-6331 (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT) or [email protected] with questions.

Why two recalls surfaced at once

The Oma’s Pride and Fromm recalls involve different companies, product types, and contamination routes — bacterial versus physical foreign material. They are not linked by supply chain or manufacturing site. U.S. media and pet-owner communities often bundle concurrent FDA-backed pet food alerts because owners checking one brand frequently search for others announced in the same week.

Both companies described their actions as voluntary and coordinated with the FDA, which publishes recall notices on its website and through state agriculture channels.

Broader context: pet food safety in 2026

Pet food recalls in the United States typically follow consumer complaints, routine surveillance sampling, or manufacturer quality checks. Raw frozen diets have historically drawn more Salmonella-related alerts because the bacteria can survive freezing and infect both animals and handlers. Canned wet foods face different risks — including equipment failures that can introduce metal fragments during processing.

Pet owners can reduce risk by:

• Checking lot numbers and best-by dates against FDA recall lists before opening new bags or cans.
• Storing dry, wet, and raw pet foods separately from human food prep areas when possible.
• Washing hands after every feeding and keeping children away from pet bowls and raw diets.
• Reporting suspected pet illness linked to food to the FDA consumer complaint coordinator and your veterinarian.

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Discussion

1. Do you feed raw, canned, or dry dog food — and how do you check for recalls?

Many owners learn about recalls through social media or vet alerts rather than lot-code lookups. Is that enough, or should retailers and brands push notifications more aggressively?

2. Would a Salmonella or metal recall change which brand or format you buy?

Oma’s Pride targets raw-diet buyers; Fromm’s recall hit shelf-stable canned pâté sold coast to coast. If you trust a premium label, does a single-lot recall shake that trust — or feel like the system working as intended?

Share how you verify what goes in your dog’s bowl, and whether these August 2026 alerts prompted you to check your pantry.

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This article is news and general safety information, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet shows illness after eating recalled food, contact a veterinarian promptly.