Metal, Plastic and Glass Fibers in Pet Product Recalls: What Three 2026 FDA Notices Say
Three recent entries on the FDA’s animal recall list involve foreign material in the product: metal in canned dog food, metal and plastic in diverted canned dog food, and glass fibers in a veterinary injectable. This page compares what each official notice says. Everything below comes from the notices themselves, linked in the table.
The Three Notices Compared
| Fromm canned dog food | Pedigree canned dog food | Adequan injectables | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | Aug. 21, 2026 | July 2, 2026 | July 31, 2026 (FDA posted Aug. 3) |
| Foreign material | Potential metal | Possible metal and plastic | Visible glass fibers |
| How it came to light | The recall was initiated after the company received complaints of metal contamination | Two lots that failed company standards had been sent to a third-party vendor for destruction; the company later found they appear to have been fraudulently diverted and sold into the marketplace | Glass fibers were found during testing of internally retained samples |
| What was recalled | 3,852 cases of Turkey Paté and 1,973 cases of Diner Classics Milo’s Meatloaf Paté (12.2 oz and 12.5 oz cans) | Two lots (613C3KKCFC and 613C1KKCFC) of High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor, 13.2 oz cans | Two lots of Adequan Canine Injection for dogs (25011, 3369) and two lots of Adequan i.m. for horses (24416, 25265P) |
| Where it was sold | Neighborhood pet stores and online outlets in the United States and Canada | Into the U.S. marketplace through diversion; the notice says the company is working with authorities to determine how | Nationwide to online pharmacies, distributors and veterinarians |
| Illness or injury reported | None to date | None to date | No adverse events reported |
| Other products affected | None, according to the notice | None, according to the notice | Only the four lots named |
| What owners were told | Stop feeding the product and return it to the retailer | Do not feed it; contact the company for a replacement | Stop using the recalled lots; contact your veterinarian if a pet had problems |
| Official notice | FDA | FDA | FDA |
Source: the three FDA-posted company announcements linked above, read October 26, 2026. Lot numbers and quantities are as printed in each notice.
What the Notices Say About the Risks
- Metal in food (Fromm): dogs that swallow metal may choke, vomit, lose their appetite, become lethargic or have stomach discomfort. The notice says metal of any size, especially sharp pieces, can cause lacerations in the mouth and digestive tract, and in large amounts can lead to digestive upset, partial blockage and a risk of intestinal obstruction.
- Metal and plastic in food (Pedigree): the notice says risks from swallowing sharp foreign objects range from choking to lacerations or blockages in the digestive tract.
- Glass fibers in an injectable (Adequan): the notice says that an intramuscular injectable containing particulate matter such as glass fibers may cause local irritation, swelling, inflammation, injection site pain, infection or abscesses. Adequan is a prescription product used by or under the direction of a licensed veterinarian, and the notice also tells veterinary hospitals and clinics to return unused product to the manufacturer or discard it.
Things Worth Noticing
- The Pedigree notice explains how the product reached the market. According to the company, the lots had failed its standards and were meant to be destroyed, but appear to have been fraudulently diverted and sold.
- Complaints can start a recall. The Fromm recall began with consumer complaints, which is why the FDA asks owners to report problems with a product.
- Drugs are on the same list as food. The Adequan recall is for a veterinary drug. The FDA says adverse reactions or quality problems with it can be reported at 1-888-FDA-VETS or at its animal drug problem reporting page.
See the full list of recent FDA animal recalls, and the similar comparison of Salmonella recalls.
General information, not veterinary advice. Follow the instructions in the official notice for your product and contact your veterinarian if your pet is ill.