Dog Food Sold in New York and Pennsylvania Recalled Over Salmonella Risk

With three dogs in our house, I pay close attention whenever a pet food recall pops up. Harper, Hadley, and Harlow are family, and like most dog owners, the thought of accidentally feeding them something that could make them sick is unsettling.

A dog food sold in New York and Pennsylvania is now being recalled after a sample tested positive for salmonella. Three illnesses have been reported in connection with the complaint that led to the recall.

Which Dog Food Is Being Recalled

According to the FDA, Oma's Pride of Avon, Connecticut, is voluntarily recalling one lot of its Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe. The company operates under Miller Foods, Inc.

The affected food was sold frozen in a six-pound stand-up pouch containing 12 individually wrapped, eight-ounce portions. The lot number is BB012729, with a best-by date of January 27, 2029, and a UPC of 8 7938400145 9. The item number is F-WOOFC-6. That best-by date, sitting three years out, is exactly why the FDA is urging owners to dig through their freezers now instead of assuming an old recall still isn't in the back.

The recalled food was manufactured on January 27, 2026, and distributed between February 12 and May 15, 2026. Only 639 bags are included in the recall, and no other Oma's Pride products, package sizes, or lots are affected.

Recalled Dog Food Was Available Online

The recalled food reached consumers through retail and wholesale accounts as well as direct online orders shipped frozen, according to the FDA's recall notice. Because it shipped frozen and carries a best-by date years out, it's worth pulling everything out of the freezer and checking lot numbers rather than trusting memory.

The food was distributed in 11 states: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Arizona, California, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Nevada.

Why Was the Dog Food Recalled

The recall began after the FDA received a consumer complaint. The agency collected a sample of the dog food and found that it tested positive for salmonella. Oma's Pride says it is continuing to investigate the source of the contamination.

Salmonella can make dogs sick, but the risk doesn't stop with the animal eating the food. People can also become sick after touching contaminated pet food, bowls, storage containers, utensils, or surfaces.

Signs of Salmonella in Dogs

Dogs infected with Salmonella may be lethargic and show diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some affected pets show only a decreased appetite along with fever and stomach pain. Some infected dogs may appear healthy but can still carry the bacteria and spread it to people or other animals. Anyone whose dog ate the recalled food and is showing symptoms should contact a veterinarian.

Salmonella Symptoms in People

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should watch for nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, stomach cramping, and fever. In rarer cases, Salmonella can lead to arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Anyone who develops symptoms after handling the recalled food should contact a healthcare provider.

Handwashing is especially important after touching raw pet food or anything that may have come into contact with it.

What To Do If You Have the Recalled Food

Dog owners should stop feeding the affected food immediately. Do not sell it, give it away, or donate it. The FDA recommends safely throwing the food away and washing and sanitizing pet bowls, measuring cups, storage containers, and any other surfaces or utensils that touched it, then washing your hands thoroughly afterward.

Customers can contact Oma's Pride for a refund by calling 1-800-678-OMAS Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time, or by emailing hello@omaspride.com. Full details are available in the FDA's official recall announcement.