Dog food recall for salmonella: what to do if your dog ate it

If your dog's food or supplement is on a salmonella recall, stop feeding it, check the lot number against the recall notice, and throw it out or return it as the notice says. If your dog ate it and seems fine, call your vet and ask what to watch for. If your dog has loose stool, vomiting or no appetite after eating recalled food, tell a vet.

Go to an ER vet now if your dog has bloody diarrhea, is very lethargic or weak, can't keep water down or won't drink, or has a swollen, painful belly.

Recalls in 2026 so far

Salmonella recalls in pet products happen several times a year. Three that the FDA has posted this year:

• Oma's Pride Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe (posted August 17, 2026). One lot of the 6 lb bag, Lot BB012729, a frozen raw dog food. The FDA notice says the recall started after a consumer complaint and that FDA's sample tested positive for Salmonella. Three illnesses in dogs have been reported. It was sold in a list of states, California among them, and shipped to customers directly.
• Northwest Naturals (posted August 28, 2026). Two lots of frozen raw food: the Frozen Chicken Recipe cat food, 2 lb bag (Lot B-5), and the Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe, 6 lb bag (Lot B-19). The notice names Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes; the dog food tested positive for both. No illnesses had been reported.
• Fi Calming supplement and Fi 8-in-1 Formula supplement for dogs, 180 g (announced September 3, posted by the FDA September 8, 2026). Lots 26118 and 26159. The notice says they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella because of an ingredient supplied to the manufacturer.

This list will age. Check the FDA's recalls page (linked below) for anything newer before you rely on it.

Check whether your food is affected

1. Look at the package. Find the brand, product name, size and the lot number or best-by date. If you scooped the food into a bin, check the original bag if you still have it.
2. Compare it with the recall notice. Recalls usually cover specific lots, not a whole brand. The FDA's Recalls and Withdrawals page for animal and veterinary products lists each notice with the lot numbers and UPCs.
3. Call the company if you're unsure. Each notice lists a consumer phone number.

What to do with recalled food

The notices above agree on the basics:

• Stop feeding it right away. Oma's Pride tells customers to stop feeding the food immediately, dispose of it safely and contact the company for a refund. Northwest Naturals asks customers to return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund. Fi's notice says to seal the container tightly and put it in the trash.
• Don't sell or donate it. Oma's Pride says so plainly.
• Wash up. Wash your hands with soap and water after touching the food. Wash and sanitize bowls, cups, utensils, storage containers and any surface it touched (Oma's Pride and Northwest Naturals).
• Keep raw food away from other food. Northwest Naturals advises keeping raw pet food separate from human food.

Signs in dogs and cats

According to the FDA notices, pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some only have a lower appetite, fever and belly pain. Some look healthy but can still carry the bacteria and pass it to other animals or people, so pick up stool promptly and watch every pet that shared the food, cats included. Some recalls cover cat food, like the Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe above.

People in the house can get sick too

The FDA notices say people can get sick from handling contaminated pet products, especially without washing hands afterward, and from animal waste after a pet has eaten the product (Fi). Watch for nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, belly cramps and fever, and contact your healthcare provider if they show up. The Northwest Naturals notice adds that Listeria carries higher risk for pregnant women, newborns, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems.

When it's the ER

A video visit is not for emergencies. Go to an ER vet now if your dog or cat:

• has bloody diarrhea or repeated vomiting
• is very lethargic, weak, or hard to wake
• won't drink, or throws up water
• has a swollen or painful belly

Call your vet the same day if your pet has a fever, or is a puppy, kitten, senior or has a health condition and gets sick after eating recalled food.

Not sure what's in the product, or worried about a toxin? Call ASPCA Poison Control at 888-426-4435. If you are unsure, call the ER vet.

Why this is hard the old way

Recalls land in the news, and the question is practical: "My dog ate some of it two days ago and has a soft stool. Is that a problem?" It's 8pm, the clinic is closed, and the search results are headlines. Some owners rush to the ER, and others wait and worry. For more on loose stool and vomiting, see common causes of dog diarrhea, when to worry about dog vomiting and, for cats, why a cat keeps throwing up.

What a video visit does

If your dog ate recalled food and has mild signs, such as a looser stool or a smaller appetite, and nothing on the ER list above, a video visit is a good place to ask a vet. You upload your dog's records once, an Everfur vet reads them before the call, you get clear next steps, and your regular vet gets a summary. We work with your vet. Think of us as the visit between visits.

It is a way to get a vet's eyes on your dog. We can't test food, and we won't tell you a recalled product is okay to feed. Follow the recall notice for that.

Book a vet visit

Video visits are scheduled, and most are scheduled within 48 hours. Right now they are open in California only; other states are closed for now. In California, prescriptions are possible when a vet decides they are right for your dog.

What still needs a clinic

A video can't replace hands. Bloodwork and stool tests, a hands-on exam, fluids and hospital care all need an in-person visit, and so does anything the vet on the call wants to see. Your records will already be ready for it.

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FAQ

How do I know if my dog food is recalled?

Find the lot number and best-by date on the package and compare them with the notices on the FDA's Recalls and Withdrawals page for animal and veterinary products. Recalls usually cover specific lots, not every bag of a brand.

What are the signs of salmonella in dogs?

According to the FDA recall notices, pets with Salmonella may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some only have a lower appetite, fever and belly pain. Some look healthy but carry the bacteria.

My dog ate recalled food and seems fine. What now?

Stop feeding it, wash your hands and the bowls, and call your vet to ask what to watch for. A dog that looks fine can still carry the bacteria.

Can people get salmonella from dog food?

Yes. The FDA notices say there is a risk from handling contaminated pet products, especially without washing hands afterward. Wash up, clean bowls and surfaces, and call your healthcare provider if you get symptoms.

Can I see a vet online if my dog ate recalled food?

For a mild case with no ER signs, yes, in California: an Everfur vet can talk through what to watch for and next steps. Other states are closed for now. Bloody diarrhea, weakness, not drinking or a swollen belly means an ER vet.

Sources

• FDA, "UPDATED: Oma's Pride Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe (6 Lb Bag) Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk" (posted August 17, 2026): https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/updated-omas-pride-voluntarily-recalls-one-lot-woof-complete-canine-chicken-recipe-6-lb-bag-because
• FDA, "Northwest Naturals Voluntarily Recalls Two Raw Pet Food Products Because of Possible Salmonella & Listeria Monocytogenes Health Risk" (posted August 28, 2026): https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/northwest-naturals-voluntarily-recalls-two-raw-pet-food-products-because-possible-salmonella
• FDA, "Fi Recalls Supplements for Dogs Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination" (posted September 8, 2026): https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fi-recalls-supplements-dogs-because-possible-salmonella-contamination
• FDA, Animal and Veterinary Recalls and Withdrawals: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/safety-health/recalls-withdrawals
• ASPCA Animal Poison Control, 888-426-4435: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control