One frozen raw dog food lot tested positive for Salmonella, and dogs got sick, prompting a targeted recall.
At a Glance
- Oma’s Pride recalled one lot of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe after Food and Drug Administration testing found Salmonella.
- The recalled product is a 6-pound bag, lot BB012729; illnesses reported involve dogs only, not people to date.
- The Food and Drug Administration says a consumer complaint triggered sampling and the positive lab result.
- Raw and frozen pet foods carry higher Salmonella risk than cooked diets, according to research and agency guidance.
What triggered the recall and which bags are involved
Oma’s Pride of Avon, Connecticut, issued a voluntary recall of one lot of its Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe after a Food and Drug Administration lab test confirmed Salmonella in a product sample.
The company and the Food and Drug Administration identify the specific product as the 6-pound bag marked lot BB012729. The agency reports the recall followed a consumer complaint and subsequent testing, which aligns with standard recall pathways for higher-risk pet foods.
The Food and Drug Administration updated its notice to clarify that illnesses tied to this recall involve dogs and not people at this time. That detail matters for families who handle pet food daily.
People can get sick from Salmonella by touching contaminated food, bowls, or a pet’s stool and then touching their mouth. Proper handwashing, cleaning surfaces, and keeping raw pet food away from kids and seniors help cut risk, even after a recall ends.
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Where this fits in the larger pet food safety picture
Raw and frozen pet foods show higher rates of Salmonella contamination than cooked diets in surveys and reviews, which is why both the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention caution against feeding raw diets to pets.
A twenty-year review found Salmonella behind nearly one in four pet food recalls, and most of those were the most serious class. This pattern explains why regulators react quickly and why brands move fast to isolate a single lot.
Other companies in the raw and treat segments have issued similar voluntary recalls in recent years when testing flagged Salmonella, including products from Albright’s Raw Pet Food and Foodynamics’ freeze-dried treats lines.
The repeat pattern does not prove every raw product is unsafe. It does show that the cold chain and raw proteins leave less margin for error. Consumers who choose raw for perceived health benefits should weigh these recurring risks and handle products with strict hygiene.
How a narrow recall protects pets, people, and the supply chain
A lot-specific recall puts a fence around the problem, bag by bag, protects current and future pets, and limits panic-buying shifts that can ripple through stores.
The Food and Drug Administration’s recall list shows this targeted approach across many brands and years. For a company, moving first with a narrow recall also shows cooperation.
That early step usually avoids broader plant-wide actions unless more tests flag wider issues. For pet owners, that means clear instructions on what to check, return, or discard.
If you feed raw, treat it like raw chicken in your kitchen. Keep it sealed and cold. Thaw in the fridge, not on the counter. Wash hands, bowls, and surfaces with hot, soapy water. Keep kids and older adults away during prep.
Toss any bag that matches the recalled lot. If your dog shows vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or low energy after eating, call your vet and mention the recalled lot and timing.
Sources:
foxbusiness.com, usatoday.com, newsweek.com, dogfoodadvisor.com, fda.gov, abcnews.com
