Like these things always do, it happened in the background. There was no big news or press conference—just a notice from the FDA, a complaint from a customer, and lab results that proved what no one wanted to hear. Two different dog food brands recalled their products within days of each other. As a result, pet owners in more than 12 states had to check the lot codes on bags that they had been feeding their dogs for months.
People are interested in the Fromm and Oma’s Pride recalls, which came out very close together in August 2026. This isn’t just because of what was found, but also because of who it affected. These aren’t small brands. People who are very careful about what they put in their pets’ bowls have become loyal to Fromm Family Foods, which is based in Wisconsin. Oma’s Pride is a food company based in Avon, Connecticut. It has been around for more than 75 years and calls itself a fourth-generation family business. Both times, trust had been carefully built up over time. That makes what happened even scarier, not better.
Fromm is recalling two types of wet canned dog food: a Turkey Pâté and a Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté from its Diner Classics line. Both of these come in 12-ounce cans. The worry is that metals might get into the water. They both have the same lot code, EP2A3306, and a best-by date of March 20, 2029. Pet owners have been told by the company to stop using these products right away and return them to where they were bought.
The issue at Oma’s Pride is completely different. Their Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe, a frozen raw dog food that comes in six-pound bags, tested positive for Salmonella after a customer complained and the FDA took a sample to look at it. There are 639 bags being recalled. They are all from lot BB012729, which was made on January 27, 2026, and were sent out between February and May of that year. When the recall was made public in the middle of August, the bags had already been sent to people in California, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and other states, both through stores and direct online orders. There were three sick dogs.
Salmonella has been found in raw pet food before. The movement toward raw feeding has grown a lot in the last ten years, thanks to dog owners who believe that minimally processed food is more like what dogs were meant to eat biologically. In some ways, that argument is really strong. But there is a real risk because salmonella grows well in places with raw meat and can even survive being frozen. Oma’s Pride changed its press release to say that no illnesses had been reported in humans. This is an important clarification, but it doesn’t completely ease people’s worries. There is still a chance that someone could get sick from touching contaminated food, washing pet bowls, or surfaces that came in contact with the food.
It’s important to note that both recalls seem to have been voluntary, which shows at least some accountability. Oma’s Pride said it started the recall after getting a complaint from a customer and more testing proved that the food was contaminated. Fromm is in this situation because customers have been complaining about metal pieces. Neither company seems to have waited until they were forced to by regulators to act. That’s important, but it won’t help if your dog is already sick or if you’ve been putting things in that bag every morning for months without realizing it.
There is a useful list here that all pet owners should go through. Check your canned food supply for 12-ounce cans of Turkey Pâté or Milo’s Meatloaf from Fromm and make sure the lot code starts with EP2A3306. Look in your freezer for any six-pound bags of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe that have the lot number BB012729 written on them. These are Oma’s Pride. If you find either item, stop giving it to your dog, throw it away safely, and wash your hands, bowls, and anything else that came in contact with it. You can call 1-800-678-OMAS to get refunds or more help from Oma’s Pride.
The fact that these two recalls happened almost at the same time shows how much trust pet owners put in others every time they open a bag or can. That trust works most of the time. It doesn’t always happen. The easiest thing you can do when it doesn’t matter is to know what to look for and know how to act quickly.
Article Details Table
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Article Title | Fromm and Oma’s Pride Recalls: What Every Dog Owner Needs to Check Right Now |
| Topic | Fromm and Oma’s Pride dog food recalls (metal contamination & Salmonella) |
| Brands Covered | Fromm Family Foods LLC; Oma’s Pride (Miller Foods, Inc.) |
| Recall Types | Metal contamination (Fromm); Salmonella contamination (Oma’s Pride) |
| Affected Fromm Products | Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food 12.2 oz; Diner Classics Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté 12.5 oz |
| Fromm Lot Code | EP2A3306 551006 / EP2A3306 551029 |
| Fromm Best By Date | March 20, 2029 |
| Affected Oma’s Pride Product | Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe, 6 lb bag |
| Oma’s Pride Lot Code | BB012729 |
| Oma’s Pride Bags Recalled | 639 bags |
| Oma’s Pride Best By Date | January 27, 2029 |
| Distribution Dates (Oma’s Pride) | February 12, 2026 – May 15, 2026 |
| States Affected (Oma’s Pride) | AZ, CA, IN, KY, LA, MD, NJ, NV, NY, PA, VA |
| Human Illnesses Reported | None (as of update) |
| Dog Illnesses Reported | 3 (Oma’s Pride) |
| Recall Type | Voluntary (both brands) |
| Regulatory Body | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Consumer Contact (Oma’s Pride) | 1-800-678-OMAS / hello@omaspride.com |
| Announcement Date (Oma’s Pride) | August 17, 2026 |
| Word Count | ~680 words |
