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A pet food recall affecting 11 states was issued after testing revealed salmonella contamination in a popular frozen raw dog food product.

Oma's Pride, a Connecticut-based pet food company, announced the voluntary recall of a specific lot of its Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe after a consumer complaint led to FDA testing that confirmed the presence of the harmful bacteria.

“We take this finding seriously, and that commitment to food safety is why we are voluntarily recalling this lot," Oma's Pride said in the company’s recall notice. "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."

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The recall covers 639 bags of frozen raw dog food distributed between February and May 2026 in states spanning the East Coast, South and West.

Health officials warn that contaminated pet food can sicken both animals and people who handle it. So far, three illnesses in dogs have been reported in connection with the recall.

Why It Matters

Pet food recalls involving salmonella carry risks beyond just household pets. While infected dogs may become ill after eating contaminated food, humans can also become infected by handling contaminated pet food or touching food bowls or surfaces.

Raw pet food has faced increasing regulatory scrutiny in recent years because it can harbor harmful bacteria such as salmonella and listeria.

“Pet foods made with raw meat and dairy are inherently dangerous for pet owners who may become ill by handling contaminated raw pet food,” Jill Roberts, a professor of public health at the University of South Florida, told Newsweek. “There is no advantage to your pet from raw foods.”

Stock image of a Dachshund eating pet food from a bowl.

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What Products Were Recalled?

The recall affects:

Product: Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe Frozen Raw Dog Food
Manufacturer: Oma's Pride, Avon, Connecticut
Package Size: 6-pound bag
Lot Number: BB012729
Item/SKU: F-WOOFC-6
Quantity Recalled: 639 bags
Manufactured: January 27, 2026

The product was sold in a six-pound stand-up pouch containing 12 individually wrapped 8-ounce vacuum-sealed portions. No other Oma's Pride products, sizes or production lots are included in the recall.

Map Shows Where Recalled Products Were Sold

The recalled dog food was distributed in the following states:

In addition to being sold at retailers, the product was also shipped directly to consumers through frozen online orders.

What To Do With Recalled Items

Customers who purchased the affected products should stop feeding them to their pets immediately and safely dispose of the product. Additionally, pet owners should:

Veterinarians also recommend monitoring pets for signs of illness and seeking veterinary care if symptoms develop.

“Of course, pet food contaminated with salmonella can affect people, even if they don't eat the pet food,” Teresa Murray, consumer watchdog director at the Public Interest Research Group, told Newsweek. “Anyone who handles contaminated pet food or pet food bowls, and then touches their mouth or touches food that will be eaten by people, there's a risk of salmonella exposure.”

Murray said, based on Public Interest Research Group’s data, the number of pet food recalls has nearly doubled in the last two years, with 13 in 2025, up from seven in 2024.

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What Is Salmonella?

Salmonella is a group of bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal illness in both humans and animals. The bacteria are generally associated with contaminated food and can spread through contact with contaminated surfaces or fecal material.

According to federal health officials, people infected with salmonella often experience diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Typically, symptoms develop within several days of exposure. While many individuals recover without treatment, severe infections can occur in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.

“Salmonella is found in animals and humans. It can infect hens and infect chickens that are laying eggs,” Wesley Long, an infectious disease expert and associate professor of pathology and genomic medicine at Houston Methodist, told Newsweek.

“That can be one way they can be infected. It can be in contact with animal feces, coming in contact with the eggs during processing, during handling.”

Is the Recall Tied to the Salmonella Egg Outbreak?

At this time, the FDA, Oma's Pride, or published recall notices do not indicate that the pet food recall is connected to any recent salmonella outbreak involving eggs or human food products.

The company said the recall was initiated after a consumer complaint prompted FDA testing that detected salmonella in a sample from the affected lot. No specific source of contamination has been confirmed, and Oma's Pride said it is conducting an investigation to better understand the finding.

Symptoms of Salmonella in Dogs Compared to Humans

Dogs

Dogs infected with salmonella may experience:

However, some dogs may carry the bacteria without showing symptoms, potentially exposing other animals or people in the household.

Humans

People exposed to salmonella may develop:

Symptoms generally begin between several hours and several days after exposure, health officials say.

Contact Newsweek editors on this story: Kate Nalepinski, Sam Wilson, Gray R. Thomas

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