Two dog food brands issue recalls over salmonella, metal contamination risks

Two major dog food recalls announced in August 2026 are drawing attention from pet owners after manufacturers reported potential contamination risks involving both raw and canned products.

The recalls involve products from Oma’s Pride and Fromm Family Foods LLC. While the two recalls are unrelated, both have prompted warnings for consumers to check the food they have purchased and stop using affected products.

Oma’s Pride announced its recall on Aug. 17, involving its frozen Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe after testing identified potential Salmonella contamination. The recall affects 639 bags of the product, which were distributed to retailers, wholesalers and customers in multiple states.

According to the information provided, the affected product was sold in six-pound gusseted stand-up bags. Each bag contained 12 individually wrapped portions, with each portion weighing eight ounces and sealed in vacuum packaging.

The recalled lot was manufactured on Jan. 27, 2026, and carries a best-by date of Jan. 27, 2029. Distribution took place between Feb. 12 and May 15, 2026, with affected products reaching customers in Arizona, California, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

The recall was initiated after a consumer complaint led to testing by the Food and Drug Administration. Testing confirmed the presence of Salmonella in a sample of the product.

Three illnesses in dogs have reportedly been associated with the recalled food. No human illnesses had been identified in connection with the product at the time of the announcement.

The concern is not limited to pets that eat contaminated food.

Salmonella can also create a risk for people who handle contaminated pet food, particularly when proper handwashing and sanitation are not followed. People can potentially come into contact with the bacteria while preparing the food, cleaning bowls, handling storage containers or touching surfaces that have been contaminated.

Dogs that become infected may develop symptoms such as lethargy, diarrhea, vomiting, fever, loss of appetite and abdominal discomfort. However, some otherwise healthy animals can carry Salmonella without showing obvious symptoms, creating another potential route for contamination within a household.

For people, exposure can result in symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever. In more serious cases, Salmonella infections can lead to significant complications.

Pet owners who believe they purchased the recalled Oma’s Pride product are being advised to stop feeding it to their dogs immediately.

Consumers should dispose of the recalled food safely rather than continuing to use it. They should also thoroughly clean and sanitize any bowls, measuring cups, storage containers or other surfaces that came into contact with the product.

Oma’s Pride has also instructed customers to contact the company regarding a refund.

In a statement addressing the recall, the company emphasized that the health and safety of pets and their owners remains its highest priority and said it remains committed to producing high-quality pet food.

The Oma’s Pride recall came just days before another dog food recall was announced.

On Aug. 21, Fromm Family Foods LLC recalled certain Fromm wet canned dog food because of the potential presence of metal contamination.

The two recalls involve different products and different contamination concerns, but together they serve as an important reminder for pet owners to pay attention to recall announcements and check the specific lot information on products stored at home.

For anyone who regularly purchases pet food in bulk or keeps multiple varieties of food on hand, checking labels and lot numbers is particularly important.

Pet owners should not assume that an entire product line has been recalled simply because a manufacturer has issued a recall. Instead, consumers should compare the product name, lot information and best-by date against the specific details released by the manufacturer.

The Salmonella warning surrounding the Oma’s Pride product is especially important for households with children, older adults or people with weakened immune systems, because these groups can face greater risks from foodborne infections.

Even when a dog appears completely healthy after eating the product, owners should remain cautious because animals can potentially carry Salmonella without obvious symptoms.

Cleaning is also an important part of responding to a recall. Simply throwing away the food may not be enough if contaminated material has come into contact with bowls, counters, refrigerators, storage containers or other household surfaces.

Pet owners who handled the recalled product should wash their hands thoroughly and clean anything that may have been exposed.

The latest recalls have created concern among consumers, but the most important step for pet owners is to identify whether they actually have an affected product.

For Oma’s Pride customers, the key details are the Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe, the six-pound packaging, the Jan. 27, 2026 manufacturing date and the Jan. 27, 2029 best-by date.

Anyone with a matching recalled product should stop feeding it to their dog and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for disposal and refunds.

Meanwhile, consumers who purchase Fromm canned dog food should also review the company’s recall information to determine whether their particular product is affected by the potential metal contamination.

For now, pet owners are being urged to remain alert, check their supplies and take recalls seriously.

A simple review of the food stored in the home could help prevent an affected product from being served to a pet—and, in the case of Salmonella contamination, could also reduce the risk of exposure to people in the household.