Check your latest pet food delivery: 300 cases of dog food have been recalled after they were found to be contaminated with plastic pieces.
Fromm Family Foods initiated a voluntary recall of some of its Bonnihill Farms cooked frozen dog food on Dec. 3 after receiving owner complaints. There were no reports of injury or illness as of Dec. 3,according to aFood and Drug Administration (FDA) notice, but the pet food company warned pet owners to keep an eye out for symptoms of plastic ingestion.
Dogs who have eaten plastic may show symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, or stomach discomfort, said the notice. If a dog consumes large amounts of plastic, it can cause an intestinal obstruction or blockage, which can be life-threatening. If your dog displays signs of gastrointestinal upset (such as vomiting or diarrhea) or illness, contact your veterinarian immediately.
"We have identified the error, and in addition to our existing safety process, we have put corrective actions in place to prevent this from happening again," Fromm said in its recall notice shared with the FDA.
USA TODAY has reached out to Fromm for comment.
Consumer Reports, the nonprofit known for testing and monitoring consumer-facing policy and products, released its annual risky food report in April, naming the 10 foods of 2024 that were subject to the most recalls and/or associated with the largest illness outbreaks. USA TODAY broke it down further on a what-you-need-to-know basis. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Deli meat is somewhat of a "risky" food as it is often associated with the spread of listeria, such as in the 2024 case of the Boar's Head listeria outbreak that killed 10. Listeria monocytogenes is a hardy germ that can survive in very low temperatures but thrives in cool and damp places. It can, and will, happily live on foods in your or your grocery store's storage area, and the process for mass-producing the meat lends itself to plenty of opportunities for contamination." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Produce, like the cucumbers recalled due to a salmonella outbreak that infected 113 people across 23 states, can become adulterated with harmful bacteria through fecal contamination, which can occur through wastewater, water in the growing area, fertilizer and the proximity of the growing area to livestock." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Raw dairy, which is always unsafe to consume and illegal to sell in some states, poses a risk when it's not pasteurized. Dairy pasteurization, or heating milk products to a high enough temperature to kill harmful bacteria, has been practiced since the 1920s and has resulted in illnesses commonly spread via milk, such as listeriosis, diphtheria and tuberculosis, becoming less prevalent." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Cotija and queso fresco cheese are made from unpasteurized milk, meaning they carry an increased risk. One producer, Rizo-Lopez Foods, was shut down in October 2024 after its cheeses were linked to a years-long listeria outbreak that killed two people and made dozens of others sick." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Eggs can become contaminated via the same means as cucumbers and other raw produce, especially if they have a cracked shell. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Like other raw produce, onions can become infected via fecal contamination. In 2024, E. coli-contaminated slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounders triggered some locations to stop serving the burger temporarily. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Like cucumbers and onions, leafy greens are easily contaminated with bacteria like E. coli, as in the case of the Solata Foods spinach recall in 2024. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Organic carrots were linked to a major E. coli outbreak in late 2024, leaving at least 39 ill and one dead. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Ready-to-eat/cooked poultry and meat have been the source of multiple major recalls and foodborne illness outbreaks in recent years. The same issue arises with RTE foods as with deli meat; the conditions they are made and stored under are often ideal for bacteria such as listeria to grow. In 2024, millions of pounds of RTE foods were recalled by BrucePac for listeria contamination. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> See the 'risky foods' linked to US recalls and illness outbreaks
Consumer Reports, the nonprofit known for testing and monitoring consumer-facing policy and products, releasedits annual risky food reportin April, naming the 10 foods of 2024 that were subject to the most recalls and/or associated with the largest illness outbreaks. USA TODAYbroke it down furtheron a what-you-need-to-know basis.
Which dog food was recalled?
16 oz Bonnihill BeefiBowls Beef Recipe with best-by date 12/25/2026 B01 and UPC 072705135004
No other Fromm products are affected by this recall.
See list:Shredded cheeses sold at Walmart, Target recalled
Which states are impacted by the recall?
The potentially contaminated food was sold in the following states, according to the FDA:
Illinois
Wisconsin
Texas
Arkansas
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Louisiana
California
Nevada
Arizona
Colorado
Oregon
Washington
Alaska
What to do with recalled dog food
Consumers who have purchased the recalled food should immediately stop feeding it to their pets and return it to the place of purchase or throw it away.
Consumers with questions may contact Fromm at 1-800-325-6331 from Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM CT, or atinfo@frommfamily.com.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Dog food recalled in 14 states for plastic pieces inside. See list
