Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Oma’s Pride Canine Food recall: Contaminated with Salmonella

Recall published 2 months ago

Contaminated with Salmonella

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

The hazard: Salmonella contamination

The hazard here is Salmonella contamination, a bacterial infection that is usually unpleasant rather than dangerous, but which hits young children and older adults much harder.

What the notice says: Salmonella can affect animals eating the product, and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Why it matters: Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. It spreads easily from a contaminated product to hands, taps, cloths and other food in the same kitchen.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The CDC describes salmonellosis as diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps that usually begin between six hours and six days after exposure and last about four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment. Children under five, adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to become seriously ill. Seek care for diarrhoea with a high fever, bloody stools, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration such as very little urine, a dry mouth or dizziness when standing.

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 17, 2026
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Oma’s Pride
Product type
Pet food & treats
Distribution
Arizona, California, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia
UPC codes
879384001459
Reports of harm
“The firm updated the press release on August 17, to clarify that the illnesses occurred only in dogs; NO humans illnesses have been reported to date.”

Products covered by this recall

Canine Food

What the company announced

“The firm updated the press release on August 17, to clarify that the illnesses occurred only in dogs; NO humans illnesses have been reported to date.”

Oma's Pride of Avon, Connecticut, is voluntarily recalling one lot of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe, 6 lb bag (Lot BB012729) because it is contaminated with Salmonella .

The recall was initiated after FDA received a consumer complaint and subsequently collected and analyzed a sample of the product, which tested positive for Salmonella . Oma's Pride is continuing with their investigation to determine the source and root cause of the contamination. Three illnesses in dogs have been reported to date in association with the complaint.

Salmonella can affect animals eating the product, and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Salmonella can result in additional ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. People exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

The recalled lot of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe was distributed in AZ, CA, IN, KY, LA, MD, NJ, NV, NY, PA, VA to retail and wholesale accounts and directly to consumers through online, direct-to-consumer orders, shipped frozen.

The recalled product is a frozen raw dog food sold in a 6 lb gusseted stand-up pouch containing 12 individually-wrapped, 8 oz vacuum-sealed portions, identified as:

Product : Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe, 6 lb bag

Bags Impacted : 639

Item / SKU : F-WOOFC-6

Lot number : BB012729

Manufacturing Date : 1/27/2026

Expiration / Best-by : 1/27/2029

Distribution Dates : 2/12/2026–5/15/2026

UPC : 8 7938400145 9

No other Oma's Pride products, sizes, or lots are affected . Oma's Pride is proceeding with this recall to ensure the highest level of consumer safety and transparency.

Consumer Guidance :

Consumers who purchased the affected lot should stop feeding the product immediately, safely dispose of the product, and contact Oma's Pride for a refund.

Do not sell or donate the recalled products.

Wash and sanitize pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers. Always ensure you wash and sanitize your hands after handling recalled food or any utensils that have come into contact with it.

Consumers with questions may contact Oma's Pride ( omaspride.com ) by calling 1-800-678-OMAS, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST, or by emailing [email protected] .

Oma’s Pride is a fourth-generation family-owned company with more than 75 years of food manufacturing experience. Our operations are conducted in accordance with applicable FDA and USDA requirements and are supported by a comprehensive food-safety program, including HACCP-based controls, sanitation procedures, traceability and lot-control systems, and ongoing quality and food-safety monitoring. We take this finding seriously, and that commitment to food safety is why we are voluntarily recalling this lot.

Oma’s Pride is conducting further investigation to better understand this finding. The health and safety of pets and the people who care for them is our highest priority. We are proud of the food we make, and we remain committed to producing high-quality, biologically appropriate pet food. We will continue to update our customers as more information becomes available.

This recall is being conducted voluntarily and in coordination with 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 8 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.

  • 879384001459

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 6 lb bag
  • BB012729
  • CA
  • IN

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 6 lb bag Bags

Package size

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

  • 6 lb
  • 8 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 Salmonella

Oma’s Pride — The hazard here is Salmonella contamination, a bacterial infection that is usually unpleasant rather than dangerous, but which hits young children and older adults much harder.

  1. Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.
  2. If you repackaged or froze it, check the freezer too. Salmonella is not killed by freezing.
  3. Watch everyone who ate it for about a week, and call a doctor sooner for a child under five or an adult over 65.
  4. Bag it and bin it, or take it back to the store — do not feed it to pets or livestock either.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who purchased the affected lot should stop feeding the product immediately, safely dispose of the product, and contact Oma's Pride for a refund.

Company contact: Miller Foods, Inc. — Consumers: Oma's Pride, 1-800-678-OMAS, [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.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Oma’s Pride pet food & treats recalled?

Contaminated with Salmonella Salmonella can affect animals eating the product, and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 879384001459; lot code 6 lb bag, BB012729, CA; model number 6 lb bag Bags. 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 the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who purchased the affected lot should stop feeding the product immediately, safely dispose of the product, and contact Oma's Pride for a refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Arizona, California, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia.

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