National Safety Recall - Aug. 22
There is one significant new national consumer recall since the last roundup: Fromm Family Foods is recalling thousands of cases of canned dog food because they may contain pieces of metal.
Fromm canned dog food — metal fragments can injure dogs
Fromm Family Foods recalled 3,852 cases of Turkey Pâté wet dog food and 1,973 cases of Diner Classics Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté wet dog food on August 21 after complaints about metal contamination. The products were distributed through pet stores and online retailers across the United States and Canada. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Affected products are:
- Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food, 12.2-ounce cans, UPC 072705118700, lot EP2A3306 551006, Best By 03/2029
- Fromm Diner Classics Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté Wet Dog Food, 12.5-ounce cans, UPC 072705132324, lot EP2A3306 551029, Best By 03/2029 (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
FDA says dogs that ingest metal can suffer choking, vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy or stomach discomfort. Sharp pieces can lacerate the mouth or gastrointestinal tract, while larger amounts can cause partial blockage or intestinal obstruction. No illnesses or injuries had been reported when the recall was announced. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Consumers should stop feeding the affected food and return it to the retailer. Anyone whose dog has eaten it and is showing symptoms should contact a veterinarian. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Other agency checks
CPSC: I found no new national consumer-product recall dated August 21 or August 22. The latest substantial CPSC actions remain the August 20 batch already covered, including defective carbon-monoxide detectors, Goal Zero power stations and off-road motorcycle brake failures.
NHTSA: I found no new urgent national vehicle-recall alert dated August 21 or 22. NHTSA’s current consumer-alert results do not show a new park-outside, do-not-drive or similarly urgent action since the recalls already covered.
USDA FSIS: I found no new meat, poultry or processed-egg recall or public-health alert dated August 21 or 22.
FDA: The Fromm dog-food recall is FDA’s newest listed recall, posted August 21. FDA’s current recall page shows it ahead of the August 20 glutathione-injection recall and August 19 food and drug recalls. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
The long March 2029 shelf life makes it especially hazardous: cans could remain in household pet-food supplies for years if owners don’t notice the recall.
