Two popular brands of dog food have recalled products over fears of contamination. But New Mexico pet owners have little to fear because neither product was distributed in the state.
One recall involves the possibility of metal contamination. The other involves potentially dangerous salmonella. Neither of these products, however, was listed as being distributed in New Mexico.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the recalls involved Fromm wet canned dog food and Oma’s Pride Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe.
Metal contamination
Fromm recalled 3,852 cases of its Turkey Pate Wet canned dog food and 1,973 cases of its Diner Classic Milo’s Meatloaf Pate Wet canned dog food because of the potential presence of metal.
The recalled Turkey Pate came in 12.2-ounce cans, with UPC 072705118700 and a best-by date of March 20, 2029. And the Diner Classic Milo’s Meatloaf Pate came in 12.5-ounce cans, with UPC 072705132324 and the same best-by-date of March 20, 2029.
But here is the good news. There were no reports of illnesses or injuries associated with Fromm products. No other Fromm products are affected.
Pet owners who have these either recalled products should not feed it to their dogs and return it to the place of purchase.
Salmonella recall, but not a New Mexico problem
Connecticut-based pet food company Oma’s Pride have also recalled 639 bags of its Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe following tests confirming of salmonella contamination.
The recall came after a complaint submitted to the FDA and subsequent product testing. After consuming the recalled food, three dogs became ill, the FDA said.
Salmonella can cause lethargy and diarrhea, which can sometimes contain blood, among dogs. Other symptoms may include vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite.
Again, New Mexico dog owners have no reason to panic. The recalled lot, BB012729, was distributed to retail and wholesale customers in the following states, namely: Arizona, California, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. New Mexico is not on the list.
The product was also shipped frozen directly to consumers through online orders.
The recalled product came in 6-pound bags containing 12 individually wrapped, 8-ounce vacuum-sealed portions. The UPC is 8 7938400145 9, and an expiration date of January 27, 2029.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled Oma’s Pride product should dispose of it, wash thoroughly and sanitize pet bowls. They can contact the company at [email protected] for a refund.
However, no other Oma’s Pride products are included in the recall.
Anyone who actually has the affected products, particularly the Oma’s Pride product, should take these recalls seriously.
But based on the FDA’s distribution information, none of the recalled Oma’s Pride lot was distributed in New Mexico. And Fromm’s notice also does not identify the state among the affected distribution areas.
That means New Mexico pet owners should not rush to throw away their entire supply of dog food or assume their pets are at risk. They should instead check the product name, UPC, lot number and expiration date and compare them with the FDA recall information.
