A nationwide pet food recall has reached the attention of dog owners in Oregon after Fromm Family Foods pulled 5,825 cases of canned food from the market over possible metal contamination.
The Wisconsin pet food manufacturer recalled two varieties of wet dog food distributed through neighborhood pet stores and online retailers across the United States and Canada. The affected products are Fromm Turkey Pâté and Diner Classics Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté, both of which have been available through retailers in Oregon.
Fromm issued the voluntary recall August 21 after receiving complaints involving metal contamination in the food. The recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. No illnesses or injuries connected to the affected food had been reported when the recall was announced.
The largest portion of the withdrawal involves 3,852 cases of Turkey Pâté packaged in 12.2-ounce cans. Those cans carry UPC 072705118700, lot code EP2A3306 551006 and a best-by marking of 032029. Another 1,973 cases of Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté, packaged in 12.5-ounce cans, are affected under UPC 072705132324 and lot code EP2A3306 551029, also with a 032029 best-by marking.
The recall does not include every can of those varieties, nor does it extend across Fromm’s broader line of pet foods. The company has identified only the two specific production lots, making the numbers printed on the cans more important to consumers than the product names alone.
Oregon is among the states where Fromm products are available, and both varieties involved in the recall have appeared in the company’s Oregon retail network. Turkey Pâté has been listed by an authorized Fromm retailer in Redmond, while Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté has been listed by an authorized retailer in Hillsboro. Fromm products are also carried by pet retailers elsewhere in Oregon, including Southern Oregon.
The national recall announcement does not provide a store-by-store shipment record showing which Oregon businesses received cans bearing the affected lot numbers. Consumers who purchased either variety in Oregon should therefore check the production information on the cans rather than relying on where the food was purchased.
Metal contamination presents a different danger than spoilage or bacterial contamination because even a small foreign object can physically injure an animal. Metal fragments can become choking hazards or cause cuts and other injuries inside the mouth and digestive tract. Larger pieces or quantities can contribute to gastrointestinal blockage or intestinal obstruction.
Vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy and abdominal discomfort are among the symptoms owners have been advised to watch for after possible ingestion. A dog showing symptoms after eating food from an affected lot should receive veterinary attention.
Fromm reported that the company identified the error associated with the contamination and put corrective measures in place. The recall announcement did not describe in detail how metal entered the food or at what point in production the problem occurred.
Consumers with recalled cans should stop feeding the product and return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a refund. Food ordered online is covered by the same recall, an important part of the withdrawal because Fromm’s distribution extended beyond traditional pet stores and across both the United States and Canada.
For Oregon households with Fromm wet dog food in the cupboard, identifying the recalled food comes down to the information stamped on the container. Turkey Pâté carrying lot code EP2A3306 551006 and Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté carrying lot code EP2A3306 551029, both with the March 2029 best-by marking, are the cans covered by the recall.
All other Fromm products remain outside the recall.