Over 600 bags of frozen dog food are being recalled due to salmonella contamination discovered after an FDA inspection sparked by a consumer complaint.
Oma’s Pride, a Connecticut-based company, announced the recall of a specific lot of its One Complete Dog Chicken Recipe on Monday.
In total, 639 bags are impacted, with a manufacturing date of January 27, 2026, and the products intended to be consumed by January 27, 2029. This dog food was packaged in a 6-pound gusseted stand-up pouch that holds 12 individually wrapped 8-ounce portions.
The affected dog food was distributed to retailers and wholesalers across 11 states: Arizona, California, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, and was also sold directly to consumers online. These products were distributed between February 12 and May 15 of this year.
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Oma’s Pride distributes its products to consumers in 48 states, with the exception of Alaska and Hawaii.
This recall was prompted when the FDA received complaints from consumers; following this, samples of the product were analyzed and tested positive for salmonella.
The company is continuing to investigate to determine the source and cause of the contamination.
Three cases of illness in dogs have been linked to the affected food, but no human illnesses have been reported.
Salmonella can pose risks to pets consuming the contaminated food and extends to people who handle the products without proper hygiene, especially if hands are not thoroughly washed afterward.
According to the company, pets infected with salmonella may show symptoms like lethargy, diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Others may only exhibit mild signs such as loss of appetite, fever, or abdominal discomfort. It’s worth noting that even healthy pets can carry the bacteria.
Pet owners whose animals have eaten the recalled food and are showing these symptoms are advised to contact their veterinarian.
For healthy individuals, it’s important to stay vigilant for signs of infection, which could include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever. Severe outcomes like arterial infections and urinary tract symptoms can also occur.
If anyone experiences these symptoms after handling the recalled dog food, they should reach out to their healthcare provider.
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Consumers who have purchased the affected dog food should stop using it immediately, dispose of it safely, and contact Oma’s Pride for a refund.
Additionally, it’s recommended that pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers be washed and disinfected.
Oma’s Pride has stated, “We are conducting further research to understand this issue better. The health and safety of our pets and their caretakers is our highest priority. We are proud of the food we produce and are committed to making high-quality, biologically appropriate pet food. We will keep our customers updated as more information comes in.”
