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More than 600 bags of frozen dog food are facing a recall after FDA testing prompted by a consumer complaint found salmonella contamination
Connecticut-based Oma’s Pride issued a recall for one lot of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe, the company announced on Monday
A total of 639 bags are affected by the recall effort. The impacted products have a manufacturing date of Jan. 27, 2026, and a best-by date of Jan. 27, 2029. The recalled product is a raw dog food sold in a six-pound gusseted stand-up pouch containing 12 individually-wrapped, eight-ounce vacuum-sealed portions
The recalled lot of dog food was distributed to retailers and wholesalers in 11 states: Arizona, California, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia, as well as directly to consumers through online orders. The products were distributed between Feb. 12 and May 15 of this year
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Connecticut-based Oma’s Pride issued a recall for one lot of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe.(FDA)
Oma’s Pride ships its products to consumers across 48 states, with the exceptions of Alaska and Hawaii
The recall was initiated after the FDA received a consumer complaint. The agency then collected and analyzed a sample of the product, which tested positive for salmonella
Oma’s Pride said it is continuing an investigation to determine the
Three illnesses in dogs have been reported in connection with the dog food. No human illnesses have been reported
Salmonella can affect animals eating the dog food, the company said, adding that there is risk to people from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after touching the food or any surfaces exposed to it
The FDA collected and analyzed a sample of the product, which tested positive for salmonella.(iStock / iStock)
Pets with salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets may only have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or people
Owners with pets who have consumed the recalled product and are showing these symptoms are urged to contact a veterinarian
Healthy people infected with salmonella are advised to monitor themselves for symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Salmonella can cause additional ailments such as arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms
People showing these signs after having contact with the recalled dog food should contact a healthcare provider
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Three illnesses in dogs have been reported in connection with the dog food.(iStock / iStock)
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Consumers who purchased the affected dog food are instructed to stop feeding it to their pets immediately, safely dispose of it and contact Oma’s Pride for a refund
They should also wash and sanitize pet food bowls, cups and storage containers
“Oma’s Pride is conducting further investigation to better understand this finding,” the company said. “The health and safety of pets and the people who care for them is our highest priority. We are proud of the food we make, and we remain committed to producing high-quality, biologically appropriate pet food. We will continue to update our customers as more information becomes available.”
