Salmonella in Pet Food Recalls: What Three 2026 FDA Notices Say
Three of the ten most recent entries on the FDA’s animal recall list (as of October 26, 2026) cite Salmonella contamination. This page compares what each official notice says: how the problem was found, how much product was involved, whether illnesses were reported, and what owners were told to do. Everything below comes from the notices themselves, linked in the table.
The Three Notices Compared
| Fi supplements for dogs | Northwest Naturals raw pet food | Oma’s Pride Woof Complete | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | Sept. 3, 2026 (FDA posted Sept. 8) | Aug. 28, 2026 | Aug. 17, 2026 |
| Contaminant named | Salmonella (potential) | Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes (potential) | Salmonella (product tested positive) |
| How it came to light | An ingredient supplied to Fi’s manufacturer had the potential to be contaminated; the manufacturer suspended production while it investigates | Product samples were collected and tested by the FDA | A consumer complaint reached the FDA, which then collected a sample that tested positive |
| What was recalled | Two supplements: Fi Calming (lot 26118) and Fi 8-in-1 Formula (lot 26159), 180 g | Two lots: frozen cat food 2 lb bags (lot B-5, 53 cases) and frozen raw dog food 6 lb bags (lot B-19, 19 cases) | One lot (BB012729) of frozen raw dog food, 6 lb bag; 639 bags |
| Where it was sold | Directly to consumers and through Amazon and Chewy.com | Retail stores nationwide | 11 states (AZ, CA, IN, KY, LA, MD, NJ, NV, NY, PA, VA), plus direct online orders |
| Illnesses reported | The notice does not give a count | None reported to date | Three illnesses in dogs; no human illnesses reported |
| What owners were told | Stop using, seal the container tightly, and put it in the trash | Contact a veterinarian if the pet has symptoms (see the notice for any further instructions) | Stop feeding immediately, dispose of it safely, ask the company for a refund, do not sell or donate it, and wash and sanitize bowls, cups and storage containers |
| Official notice | FDA | FDA | FDA |
Source: the three FDA-posted company announcements linked above, read October 26, 2026. Details such as lot numbers and distribution are as printed in each notice.
What the Notices Say About Risk to Pets
All three notices describe the same signs. Pets with a Salmonella infection may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting, and some pets show only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. The notices add that infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or people. They tell owners whose animals ate the recalled product and show these signs to contact a veterinarian.
What the Notices Say About Risk to People
The notices say people can be exposed by handling contaminated pet products or surfaces that touched them, especially without thorough hand washing. The Fi notice also names contact with animal waste after a pet has eaten the product. For people, the symptoms listed are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever, and anyone with these signs after contact should contact their healthcare provider. The Northwest Naturals notice, which also names Listeria monocytogenes, adds that pregnant women, newborns, adults 65 and older and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness.
Things Worth Noticing
- The scope is narrow. Each recall covers specific lots, not a brand’s whole product line. The Oma’s Pride notice says no other products, sizes or lots are affected.
- Problems are found in different ways: through a supplier ingredient, through FDA sampling, and through a consumer complaint. That is one reason the FDA asks owners to report problems with a product.
- Raw and frozen products appear in two of the three notices, but three notices are too few to say anything about how common the problem is in any product type.
See the full list of recent FDA animal recalls and the FDA’s live recall list.
General information, not veterinary or medical advice. Follow the instructions in the official notice for your product and contact your veterinarian or physician if you or your pet are ill.