FDA Announces Nationwide Recall of Popular Dog Food Due to Possible Contamination

Reported by Yahoo Style Canada (also fox8) · August 25 at 9:27 AM · Summary by Pawdeck

Fromm Family Foods of Mequon, Wisconsin, voluntarily recalled 3,852 cases of Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet canned dog food and 1,973 cases of Fromm Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pâté Wet canned dog food on August 21. The company said some customers reported metal in the food, and the cans were sold across the United States and Canada, online and in pet stores. As of August 21, no illnesses or injuries had been reported.

Background

Pet food recalls for foreign material such as metal are usually voluntary and tied to manufacturing checks on the production line. Recalled products are generally returned to the retailer for a refund, and owners should not feed affected cans to their pets. Metal fragments can cause mouth, throat or digestive injuries, so any sign of pain, vomiting, refusal to eat or trouble swallowing warrants a call to a veterinarian.

Why it matters

Owners who feed canned food may have affected cans in the pantry, and metal fragments can injure a dog's mouth or digestive tract.

What you can do

Check the bottom of any Fromm canned dog food against the lot codes listed in the FDA notice, and stop feeding those cans. Return them to the retailer, or call Fromm at 1-800-325-6331 with questions, and contact your vet if your dog shows symptoms.

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