Hometown Veterinary Clinic

As of August 2026, several major pet food recalls and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) health advisories have been issued. The most prominent concerns involve potential foreign object contamination, bacterial risk (Salmonella or Listeria), and nutritional deficiencies.

 

 

   Foreign Object Contamination

• Fromm Family Foods (August 21, 2026): Voluntarily recalled over 5,800 cases of canned wet dog food due to potential metal contamination after customer complaints of foreign objects. No injuries have been reported.

  • Affected Products: Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food12.2 oz cans of (UPC 072705118700) and 12.5 oz cans of Fromm Diner Classics Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté (UPC 072705132324) with a best-by date of 032029.

• Pedigree / Mars Petcare US (July 2, 2026): Issued a voluntary recall on specific lots of wet dog food due to potential foreign material linked to a fraudulent distribution issue.

  • Affected Products: 13.2 oz cans of PEDIGREE Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor.

 

 

    Bacterial Contamination (Salmonella & Listeria)

• Oma's Pride (August 12, 2026; Updated Aug 17): Voluntarily recalled one lot (639 bags) of frozen raw dog food after a sample tested positive for Salmonella. Three dog illnesses have been reported.

  • Affected Products: 6 lb bags of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe distributed across 11 states and online.

• Raaw Energy (Expanded May 22, 2026): The FDA issued an active advisory warning pet owners not to feed multiple lots of this raw food due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination, which poses serious health risks to both pets and humans handling the food.

  • Affected Products: Over 180 lots of Beef and Turkey Medley packaged in 2 lb and 5 lb clear plastic tubes.

• Albright’s Raw Pet Food (May 6, 2026): Voluntarily recalled select raw food bricks due to potential Salmonella contamination found during routine FDA sampling.

  • Affected Products: 1 lb bricks of Albright’s Raw Pet Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced (Lot #C001730, Expiration 28-Apr-27).

• Elite Treats (February 24, 2026): Recalled chicken treats due to potential Salmonella contamination. 

 

 

A lack of Vitamin B1 (thiamine) is dangerous for cats and can lead to severe neurological issues. 

• Steve’s Real Food / Go Raw LLC (Expanded June 9, 2026): Expanded a previous February recall to include products containing low thiamine levels.

  • Affected Products: One lot of Steve’s Real Food Freeze-Dried Chicken Recipe (Lot Code C26022, Best By 1/22/2028) and Quest Cat Food Chicken Frozen nuggets.