Fromm Family Foods Recalls 5800 Canned Dog Food Cases

Wisconsin-based Fromm Family Foods is recalling more than 5,800 cases of canned wet dog food distributed across the United States and Canada following customer complaints regarding potential metal contamination.

According to notices posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the voluntary recall affects 3,852 cases of Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food and 1,973 cases of Fromm Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pâté Wet Dog Food.

The affected 12.2-ounce Turkey Pâté cans bear UPC 072705118700 and lot code EP2A3306 551006. The 12.5-ounce Milo's Meatloaf Pâté cans carry UPC 072705132324 and lot code EP2A3306 551029. Both affected products feature a best-by date of March 20, 2029.

The company noted that the recall was initiated following reports from consumers who discovered metal fragments in the cans, though no animal injuries or illnesses have been reported to date.

"Consumers should stop feeding the product" to their dogs, the recall notice stated.

Fromm Family Foods announced that it identified the cause of the issue and implemented corrective measures alongside existing safety protocols to prevent future occurrences.

"The recall was initiated after receiving complaints of metal contamination. We have identified the error, and in addition to our existing safety processes, we have put corrective actions in place to prevent this from happening again," the company said in a release.

"We have identified the error, and in addition to our existing safety processes, we have put corrective actions in place to prevent this from happening again," Fromm Family Foods said in the recall notice.

The FDA warned that sharp metal objects pose severe health hazards to pets, including oral and gastrointestinal cuts, choking, vomiting, lethargy, loss of appetite, and potential bowel obstructions if ingested in larger quantities.

"Metal of any size, especially sharp pieces, can lead to serious health issues in dogs, including lacerations in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract," the alert said. "Metal, when consumed in large amounts, can lead to gastrointestinal upset, partial blockage, and a risk of intestinal obstruction. Consumers whose dogs have consumed any of the affected product and are exhibiting these symptoms should contact their veterinarian."

Pet owners who purchased the affected lots are advised to stop using the food immediately and return the product to neighborhood pet stores or online retailers for a full refund.