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Fromm Dog Food Metal Recall: Quick Checklist to Identify Your Batch and What to Do Next

Fromm recalled two canned dog foods over potential metal contamination. Check exact UPCs, lot codes, Best By dates, symptoms and return steps.

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Fromm Family Foods has voluntarily recalled two wet canned dog food pâté products because of potential metal contamination, according to a Fromm company announcement posted by the FDA. The recall was initiated after the company received complaints of metal contamination in the products, per the same notice. If you feed your dog canned Fromm pâté, here's exactly how to check whether your can is part of this recall and what to do if it is.

Which Products Are Recalled

Only two specific products are covered by this recall, and there are no other Fromm products affected, according to the FDA notice:

  1. Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food (12.2 oz. per can)
  2. Fromm Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pâté Wet Dog Food (12.5 oz. per can)

The recall covers 3,852 cases of Fromm Turkey Pâté and 1,973 cases of Fromm Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pâté, according to the FDA.

These products were distributed at neighborhood pet stores and online outlets in the United States and Canada, per the FDA.

Checklist: How to Tell If Your Can Is Affected

You need to match the product name, UPC, lot code, and Best By date together — matching just one of these fields is not enough to confirm your can is part of the recall. Check the bottom or label of your can against the exact identifiers below, reproduced from the FDA recall notice:

Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food (12.2 oz. per can)

  • UPC: 072705118700
  • Lot Code: EP2A3306 551006
  • Best By: 032029

Fromm Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pâté Wet Dog Food (12.5 oz. per can)

  • UPC: 072705132324
  • Lot Code: EP2A3306 551029
  • Best By: 032029

If your can shows the matching product name along with all three identifiers — UPC, lot code, and Best By date — it is part of the recall. If your Fromm can has a different lot code, a different Best By date, or is a different product entirely, it falls outside the scope of this recall as defined by the FDA notice.

Why This Recall Happened

The recall was prompted by consumer complaints of potential metal contamination in the affected cans, according to the FDA. The notice states that metal contamination in the products may cause serious health issues in dogs, including lacerations in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract, and — if consumed in large amounts — gastrointestinal upset, partial blockage, and a risk of intestinal obstruction.

As of the FDA's notice, there have been no reports of illness or injury related to the recalled products.

Symptoms to Watch For

If your dog has eaten a recalled can, the FDA notice lists these symptoms that may indicate a dog has ingested metal:

  • Choking
  • Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Lethargy
  • Stomach discomfort

If your dog is showing any of these symptoms after eating the affected product, contact your veterinarian, per the FDA's guidance.

What to Do If You Have a Recalled Can

Follow these steps in order, based on the official FDA recall notice:

  1. Stop feeding the product to your dog immediately. This applies to both recalled products listed above.
  2. Return the product to your retailer. The FDA notice directs consumers who purchased the recalled products to return them to the place of purchase; the notice does not specify a separate mail-in or company-run refund process beyond this retailer return.
  3. Contact your veterinarian if your dog shows symptoms. Do this if your dog has consumed any of the affected product and is exhibiting choking, vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, or stomach discomfort.
  4. Contact Fromm with questions. Consumers can reach the company at 1-800-325-6331, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Central Time, or by emailing [email protected], according to the FDA notice.

What's Still Unknown

The FDA notice says Fromm identified the error and implemented corrective actions, but it does not describe the specific manufacturing failure that led to the contamination. It also does not detail a separate company-run refund or reimbursement process beyond instructing consumers to return the affected product to the retailer. If you're unsure whether a can matches the identifiers above, contact Fromm directly using the phone number or email listed rather than guessing.