Dog food recalled for possible metal pieces inside. See products

Reported by USA Today · August 24 at 8:14 AM · Summary by Pawdeck

Fromm Family Foods has recalled more than 3,800 cases of its turkey dog food pâté and 1,900 cases of its meatloaf dog food. The cans may contain pieces of metal, following consumer complaints, according to an Aug. 21 FDA notice. The company says it knows of no pets injured or sickened, and the products went to pet stores and online outlets in the U.S. and Canada.

Background

Metal fragments can enter canned food during processing, and they can injure a dog's mouth, throat or digestive tract. FDA recalls are often classified by risk level, and recalled products are typically removed from store shelves and returned for a refund.

Why it matters

Metal contamination can cut or block a dog's digestive tract, so owners of canned dog food should check their cans.

What you can do

Check the product name and lot code on any Fromm pâté cans at home, and stop feeding them if they match the recall. Return them to the retailer and contact your veterinarian if your dog shows choking, vomiting or loss of appetite.

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Written by Pawdeck from the report by USA Today. Background is general information, not advice about your pet; if you are worried, call your vet.