Raw Chicken Dog Food Sold in California, 10 Other States Recalled Over Salmonella

The affected six-pound bags were distributed to retailers, wholesalers and online customers, posing possible health risks to pets and people alike.

Rudy Blalock

Published: 8/12/2026, 11:48:59 PM EDT

Raw Chicken Dog Food Sold in California, 10 Other States Recalled Over Salmonella — Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe, 6-pound frozen raw dog food pouches, was recalled Aug. 12, 2026 over Salmonella risk. (FDA)

Oma's Pride, a Connecticut-based pet food maker, is recalling one lot of frozen raw dog food sold in 11 states after testing revealed Salmonella contamination, according to a company announcement reposted on the FDA's website.

The company is pulling Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe, a 6-pound frozen raw dog food sold in gusseted stand-up pouches containing 12 individually wrapped, 8-ounce vacuum-sealed portions.

Only Lot BB012729 is affected, totaling 639 bags, with item number F-WOOFC-6 and UPC 8 7938400145 9. The lot was manufactured Jan. 27 and carries a best-by date of Jan. 27. No other products, sizes, or lots are affected.

The tainted lot reached retail and wholesale accounts as well as consumers through direct online orders shipped frozen. Affected states were listed as California, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Health Risks

Salmonella can sicken dogs that eat the contaminated food as well as people who handle the product or contaminated surfaces without properly washing their hands.

Infected dogs may become lethargic, develop fever, vomiting, or diarrhea—sometimes bloody—while others show only reduced appetite. Even pets that appear healthy otherwise can carry and spread the bacteria.

In people, Salmonella infection typically causes diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps within eight to 72 hours of exposure, with most healthy adults recovering within about a week.

Severe cases can cause dehydration or complications such as bloodstream infections, meningitis, and reactive arthritis, with infants, older adults, pregnant women, and immunocompromised people most at risk, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Company Response

Oma's Pride, a fourth-generation, family-owned company with more than 75 years of manufacturing experience, said it operates under Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversight with sanitation and traceability systems in place.

"We take this finding seriously, and that commitment to food safety is why we are voluntarily recalling this lot," the company said. Oma's Pride said it is investigating further and will provide updates as they become available, and that the recall is voluntary and coordinated with the FDA.

The company's announcement was reposted on the FDA's website.

What Consumers Should Do

Customers who purchased the affected lot should immediately stop feeding it to pets, dispose of it safely, and contact Oma's Pride for a refund.

The company advised against selling or donating the product and urged owners to wash and sanitize food bowls, containers, and hands after contact. Questions can be directed to Oma's Pride at 1-800-678-OMAS on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST or [email protected].

Pet owners should contact a veterinarian if animals show symptoms, and people who become ill should see a healthcare provider.