Thousands of cases of canned wet dog food sold across the United States are being pulled from shelves because they may contain bits of metal. Fromm Family Foods issued the recall for two pâté products after receiving complaints, according to a notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration dated Aug. 21. The company says it knows of no pets being hurt or sickened so far.
Which products are affected
The recall covers more than 3,800 cases of Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food and roughly 1,900 cases of Fromm Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pâté Wet Dog Food. Both were distributed to independent pet stores and online retailers in the United States and Canada. Owners should check the net weight, UPC, lot code and best-by date printed on the can. The turkey pâté is 12.2 ounces per can with lot code EP2A3306 551006, and the meatloaf pâté is 12.5 ounces per can with lot code EP2A3306 551029. Both carry a best-by date of 3/20/29.
Why metal in pet food is a concern
According to the recall notice, metal of any size can injure a dog, causing cuts to the mouth and along the digestive tract. Dogs that have swallowed metal may choke, vomit or stop eating. Because the company has not reported any confirmed injuries, the risk described is a potential one tied to the complaints received, not a documented outbreak.
What owners should do now
- Stop feeding the affected cans and check the lot code and best-by date against the listing above.
- Return unused cans to the retailer where they were bought.
- If a dog shows choking, vomiting or reduced appetite, contact a veterinarian promptly.
- Questions can be directed to Fromm Family Foods at 1-800-325-6331 or [email protected].
What the company says
Fromm Family Foods stated in the recall notice that it has identified the source of the error and has added corrective actions on top of its existing safety processes to prevent a repeat. USA TODAY has requested comment from the company.