Two well-known dog food brands — Fromm Family Foods and Oma's Pride — issued voluntary recalls within the same week in August 2026, triggering two separate alerts from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The actions involve very different hazards: potential metal contamination in Fromm's canned wet food and Salmonella in a frozen raw recipe from Oma's Pride. Combined, the recalls cover thousands of cases and hundreds of bags of dog food sold across the United States and Canada. Here's what pet parents need to know to keep their dogs safe.
Fromm Pulls Nearly 6,000 Cases of Wet Dog Food Over Possible Metal Contamination
The larger of the two actions came from Fromm Family Foods of Mequon, Wisconsin, which announced on August 21, 2026, that it is voluntarily recalling 3,852 cases of Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet canned dog food and 1,973 cases of Fromm Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pâté Wet canned dog food — roughly 5,825 cases in total — due to potential metal contamination.
The recalled products were distributed to neighborhood pet stores and online retailers in the United States and Canada. Fromm says the recall was initiated after the company received complaints of metal contamination, and that it has since identified the error and put corrective actions in place on top of its existing safety processes.
Fromm Turkey Pâté comes in 12.2-ounce cans (UPC 072705118700) and Milo's Meatloaf in 12.5-ounce cans (UPC 072705132324). Both recalled products carry the lot code EP2A3306 and a "Best By" code of 032029.
Dogs that ingest metal may show signs such as choking, vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, or stomach discomfort. Sharp metal pieces can cause lacerations in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract, while larger amounts can lead to gastrointestinal upset, partial blockage, or even intestinal obstruction. To date, Fromm reports no illnesses or injuries connected to the recalled products.
Oma's Pride Recalls Frozen Raw Dog Food After Salmonella Test
Days earlier, on August 17, 2026, Oma's Pride of Avon, Connecticut (Miller Foods, Inc.) voluntarily recalled one lot of its Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe, a frozen raw dog food sold in 6-pound bags. The recalled lot, BB012729, tested positive for Salmonella after the FDA received a consumer complaint and collected a sample for analysis.
Roughly 639 bags are affected. The product (SKU F-WOOFC-6, UPC 8 7938400145 9) was manufactured on January 27, 2026, with a best-by date of January 27, 2029, and was distributed between February 12 and May 15, 2026 to retail and wholesale accounts — and directly to consumers through online orders — in Arizona, California, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Oma's Pride reports that three illnesses in dogs have been linked to the complaint. The company later updated its announcement to clarify that the illnesses occurred only in dogs and that no human illnesses have been reported to date.
Timeline: How the August Dog Food Recalls Unfolded
- January 27, 2026 — The recalled lot of Oma's Pride Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe is manufactured.
- February 12–May 15, 2026 — The Oma's Pride lot is distributed across 11 states to stores and direct-to-consumer customers.
- August 17, 2026 — Oma's Pride voluntarily recalls the lot after FDA sample testing confirms Salmonella; the notice is later updated to clarify the illnesses were in dogs only.
- August 21, 2026 — Fromm Family Foods announces a recall of two wet canned dog foods over potential metal contamination.
Why These Recalls Matter — and the Risks to Pets and People
The two recalls highlight the two most common reasons pet food gets pulled from shelves: physical contamination and bacterial contamination. With Fromm's canned food, the concern is mechanical — metal fragments that can physically injure a dog's mouth or digestive tract. With Oma's Pride raw food, the concern is biological — Salmonella bacteria that can sicken both pets and the humans who handle it.
According to the FDA recall notices, people can also be at risk from contaminated raw pet food if they fail to wash their hands thoroughly after touching the product or any surface it came into contact with. Healthy people infected with Salmonella may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. In pets, symptoms can include lethargy, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, vomiting, decreased appetite, and abdominal pain.
Oma's Pride, a fourth-generation family-owned company with more than 75 years of food manufacturing experience, said it is continuing to investigate the source and root cause of the contamination and described the recall as part of its commitment to food safety. Both companies emphasized that no other products are affected.
Where Things Stand: What's Recalled and How to Get a Refund
For Fromm, only the two wet canned varieties with the "Best By" code 032029 are involved. Consumers who purchased Fromm Turkey Pâté or Milo's Meatloaf are urged to return the product to their retailer. Questions can be directed to 1-800-325-6331 (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Central) or [email protected].
For Oma's Pride, only the Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe with lot code BB012729 is affected. Consumers should stop feeding it immediately, safely dispose of the product, and contact the company for a refund at 1-800-678-OMAS or [email protected]. The company also advises washing and sanitizing pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers after handling the recalled food.
What Pet Parents Should Do Next
Check your pantry and freezer for the specific products, lot codes, and "Best By" dates listed above. If your dog has eaten any recalled food and shows signs of vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, or loss of appetite, contact your veterinarian right away. Because Salmonella can spread between pets and people, always wash your hands after handling any raw pet food — recalled or not — and do not sell or donate recalled products.
The Bottom Line
- Fromm recalled 5,825 cases of Turkey Pâté and Milo's Meatloaf wet dog food over potential metal contamination (no illnesses reported).
- Oma's Pride recalled 639 bags of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe raw food after Salmonella was found (three dog illnesses, no human illnesses).
- Both recalls are voluntary, limited to specific lots, and coordinated with the FDA.
- Consumers should check labels, stop feeding affected products, and request refunds from the manufacturers.
