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Dog food recall
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The gist
Oma's Pride recalled 639 bags of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe after FDA testing found salmonella. Three dogs have fallen ill; no human illnesses reported.
Background
Oma's Pride, a Connecticut-based pet food company, voluntarily recalled one lot of its frozen raw dog food after a consumer complaint led the FDA to test a sample that tested positive for Salmonella. The recall affects 639 six-pound bags sold in 11 states, with three dog illnesses reported. The company is investigating the source of contamination.
How it unfolded
- Aug 12, 2026Oma's Pride issued a voluntary recall after receiving a consumer complaint about possible salmonella contamination.
- Aug 13, 2026The FDA posted the recall notice, and news outlets reported the recall affecting 11 states.
- Aug 17, 2026The FDA updated the recall to specify that three illnesses occurred in dogs, with no human illnesses reported.
- Aug 19, 2026Further coverage noted the recall amounts to 3,834 pounds of dog food, and Oma's Pride continues its investigation.
Who’s saying what
- Company
- Oma's Pride stated, 'We take this finding seriously, and that commitment to food safety is why we are voluntarily recalling this lot.'
- FDA
- The FDA advised consumers to stop using the product immediately and dispose of it in a manner inaccessible to pets, children, or wildlife.
Still unverified
The exact source of contamination is still under investigation by Oma's Pride.