Bags of frozen raw dog food sold in several states are being recalled for possible salmonella contamination.
Oma's Pride issued the voluntary recall on Wednesday, Aug. 12, after receiving a consumer complaint. A sample of the food then tested positive for the pathogen, according to a Food and Drug Administration notice.
The recall applies to 639 six-pound bags of food sold in 11 states at retailers and directly to consumers through Oma's website. Three illnesses have been reported in the recall, though the FDA did not specify if they occurred in pets or people.
Here's what to know.
Which pet food products were recalled?
The affected products were sold at retailers and directly to consumers between Feb. 12, 2026 and May 15, 2026.
- 6 lb bags of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe: lot number BB012729; UPC 8 7938400145 9; Best-by 1/27/2029.
The food was sold in the following states:
- Arizona
- California
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- Nevada
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Virginia
What to do with recalled pet food
Pet parents should
stop using the product immediately. The company and FDA advised that the products should not be sold or donated and should immediately be pulled from shelves.
Pet parents should dispose of the recalled food in a way that cannot later be accessed by pets, kids, or wildlife. Pet food bowls, cups and storage containers should be thoroughly washed and sanitized and any surface that has come in contact with the food, including your hands, should also be thoroughly washed.
Symptoms of salmonella poisoning
While humans likely aren't consuming the dog food directly, salmonella can still spread through contact, especially if you fail to thoroughly wash your hands after handling contaminated products or surfaces they have come in contact with. In humans, signs of salmonella poisoning include:
- Bloody diarrhea or diarrhea that lasts more than three days without improving
- Diarrhea and a fever over 102 degrees Fahrenheit
- Excessive vomiting, especially if it prevents you from keeping liquids down
- Signs of dehydration, including dry mouth and throat, infrequent peeing and feeling dizzy when standing up
- Stomach cramps
These symptoms most commonly occur between six hours and six days after exposure. Though most people recover in four to seven days, those with weakened immune systems, including children younger than 5 and adults over 65, may experience more severe symptoms that require medical treatment or hospitalization.
The symptoms somewhat vary in infected pets, who can be carriers even when appearing healthy and infect other animals or humans. Because of this, the FDA suggests that you contact your veterinarian as soon as possible if your dog potentially consumed these products, even if they aren't showing signs of illness. Some symptoms to look for in your dog include:
- Lethargy
- Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea
- Fever
- Vomiting
- Decreased appetite
- Abdominal pain
Food safety and raw pet food
Commercial raw pet food, or pet food products consisting of uncooked animal-based ingredients, have become popular in recent years as a more "wholesome" option for dedicated pet parents. While one of the selling points is that the products do not go through the same heat treatments as kibble, theoretically preserving more nutrients as a result, it also means that there is one less bacteria-killing step between the food leaving the factory and the dinner bowl, according to the CDC.
Raw pet foods are a regular fixture on FDA-issued recall lists. Listeria and salmonella, foodborne illnesses that can be killed with heat, are often behind the issues.
Other illnesses, like bird flu, have also been transmitted to pets via commercial raw pet food. Over a dozen cases of cats, who are highly susceptible to H5N1, contracting the virus from commercial food have been reported since 2024, according to the University of Minnesota's Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy. Some companies, like Wild Coast Raw, have issued multiple recalls after animals became ill and died from food contaminated with bird flu.
In May, a jury in Oregon awarded a local man more than $800,000 after his beloved cat became ill and died after eating raw pet food.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Dog food recalled in these states after customers fell ill
