Oma’s Pride Dog Food Recall Hits 11 States Over Salmonella on August 15

Oma’s Pride of Avon, Connecticut, issued a voluntary recall of 639 bags of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe on August 12 after FDA testing confirmed salmonella contamination. The frozen raw dog food was distributed across 11 states to retailers and direct consumers. Three illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled lot. The company is investigating the contamination source.

What was recalled and where

The recalled product is Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe in 6-pound bags containing 12 individually wrapped 8-ounce portions. Lot number BB012729 was manufactured January 27, 2026, with an expiration date of January 27, 2029. The food was distributed between February 12 and May 15, 2026, to Arizona, California, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. It was sold both at retail locations and through online direct-to-consumer orders shipped frozen.

How the contamination was discovered

The FDA received a consumer complaint and collected a sample of the product for testing. The sample tested positive for salmonella. Three illnesses have been reported to date in association with the complaint, though the FDA has not specified whether they occurred in pets or people. Oma’s Pride is continuing its investigation to determine the source and root cause of the contamination.

Health risks and what to do

Salmonella can sicken pets eating the product and can spread to humans through handling contaminated food, especially if hands are not thoroughly washed afterward. Symptoms in humans include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. In pets, signs include lethargy, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, vomiting, decreased appetite, and abdominal pain. Consumers should stop feeding the product immediately, dispose of it safely so pets and wildlife cannot access it, and contact Oma’s Pride at 1-800-678-OMAS or [email protected] for a refund.

Precautions after exposure

Pet owners should wash and sanitize all pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers that may have contacted the recalled product. Wash and sanitize hands and any utensils that touched the food. If a pet has consumed the recalled product and shows symptoms, contact a veterinarian immediately. People who handled the product and develop symptoms should contact their healthcare provider.

Final Thoughts

Pet owners in the 11 affected states should check their freezers for lot BB012729 and dispose of it immediately. Contact Oma’s Pride for a refund and monitor both pets and household members for salmonella symptoms.

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