Dog owners across the United States and Canada are being urged to check their cupboards after thousands of cases of canned dog food were recalled over concerns that the products could contain metal contamination.
Fromm Family Foods, a Wisconsin-based pet food manufacturer, has recalled 5,825 cases of two varieties of its wet dog food following complaints about potential metal contamination. The recall covers 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 products were distributed through neighbourhood pet shops and online retailers in both the United States and Canada.
The concern is serious because metal fragments can present a significant danger if swallowed by a dog. Depending on their size and shape, pieces of metal could cause choking, damage to the mouth or digestive tract, stomach problems or, in more serious cases, an intestinal blockage. However, there have been no reported illnesses or injuries linked to these recalled products so far, according to the information released with the recall.
The affected Turkey Pâté is sold in 12.2-ounce cans, while Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté comes in 12.5-ounce cans. Both products carry a Best By date of March 2029, but only specific lots are involved. The Turkey Pâté lot code is EP2A3306 551006, while the Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté lot code is EP2A3306 551029. Other Fromm products are not included in this particular recall.
Fromm says the recall was initiated after it received complaints and that the company has identified the error responsible for the problem. It says additional corrective measures have been introduced alongside its existing safety procedures to prevent the issue from happening again.
For retailers, the incident is another reminder that food safety does not stop at products intended for human consumption. Pet food has become a major retail category, with consumers often treating their animals as members of the family and expecting the same standards of safety and transparency that they demand for their own food.
The growing importance of online pet-food sales also means a recall can move quickly across borders. A product bought from a local pet shop in one country and another ordered online can be part of the same manufacturing problem.
The immediate advice is straightforward: owners who have the affected products should stop feeding them to their dogs and return them to the retailer. If a dog shows concerning symptoms after eating the recalled food, veterinary advice should be sought.
For the pet-food industry, the message is equally clear: one contamination complaint can quickly become a North American retail problem.