Highest risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Fromm wet canned dog food recall: Potential metal contamination

Recall published 2 months ago

Potential metal contamination

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2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Foreign material — metal

Fragments of metal may have got into this product during manufacture, which is why whole production codes are withdrawn rather than a handful of packs.

What the notice says: Metal of any size, especially sharp pieces, can lead to serious health issues in dogs, including lacerations in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract.

Why it matters: Pieces of metal may be inside the product. The risk here is physical rather than microbial: cuts to the mouth or throat, a broken tooth, or an injury further down if a fragment is swallowed.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

If someone has swallowed a fragment and has mouth or throat pain, trouble swallowing, chest or stomach pain, vomiting, or blood in saliva or stool, they should be seen the same day. A fragment swallowed without symptoms usually passes on its own, but tell the clinician exactly what the product was: metal shows up clearly on an X-ray, so imaging can confirm whether anything is still there.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
August 21, 2026
Risk level
Highest risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Fromm
Product type
Pet food & treats
UPC codes
072705118700, 072705132324
Reports of harm
To date, there have been no reports of illness or injury related to the recalled products.

Products covered by this recall

Fromm wet canned dog food

What the company announced

August 21, 2026, FROMM FAMILY FOODS of MEQUON, Wisconsin is recalling 3,852 cases of Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet canned dog food and 1,973 cases of Fromm Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pâté Wet canned dog food due to potential metal contamination.

Dogs ingesting metal may exhibit symptoms such as choking, vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, or stomach discomfort. Metal of any size, especially sharp pieces, can lead to serious health issues in dogs, including lacerations in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract. Metal, when consumed in large amounts, can lead to gastrointestinal upset, partial blockage, and a risk of intestinal obstruction. Consumers whose dogs have consumed any of the affected product and are exhibiting these symptoms should contact their veterinarian.

Consumers should stop feeding the product listed below to their dogs.

Recalled products were distributed at neighborhood pet stores and online outlets in the United States and Canada. Recalled product can be identified as follows:

  • Product Name: Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food · Net Weight: 12.2 oz. per can · UPC: 072705118700 · Lot Code: EP2A3306 551006 Best By 032029
  • Product Name: Fromm Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pâté Wet Dog Food · Net Weight: 12.5 oz. per can · UPC: 072705132324 · Lot Code: EP2A3306 551029 Best By 032029

To date, there have been no reports of illness or injury related to the recalled products.

There are no other Fromm products affected by this recall. The recall was initiated after receiving complaints of metal contamination. We have identified the error, and in addition to our existing safety processes, we have put corrective actions in place to prevent this from happening again.

Consumers who have purchased Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food or Fromm Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pâté Wet Dog Food Best By 032029 are urged to return the product to your retailer. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-325-6331 from Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, Central Time, or you may contact [email protected] .

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 4 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 072705118700
  • 072705132324

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 12.2 oz
  • 12.5 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Metal pieces

Fromm — Fragments of metal may have got into this product during manufacture, which is why whole production codes are withdrawn rather than a handful of packs.

  1. Stop eating it, and do not pick through it to find the fragment — sorting it by hand is how people get cut.
  2. Check the freezer and the pantry for other packs carrying the same codes before you consider the matter closed.
  3. If someone has already bitten into something hard, have them stop, spit out what is in their mouth and rinse rather than swallow.
  4. Keep the pack if you can. If anyone was hurt, the fragment and the packaging together are the evidence that matters.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food or Fromm Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pâté Wet Dog Food Best By 032029 are urged to return the product to your retailer.

Company contact: Fromm Family Foods LLC — Consumers: 1-800-325-6331, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Fromm pet food & treats recalled?

Potential metal contamination Metal of any size, especially sharp pieces, can lead to serious health issues in dogs, including lacerations in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 072705118700, 072705132324. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it, and do not pick through it to find the fragment — sorting it by hand is how people get cut.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food or Fromm Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pâté Wet Dog Food Best By 032029 are urged to return the product to your retailer.

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