Fromm Dog Food Recall Follow-Up: The Exact Cans to Check Now

The Fromm dog food recall from August 2026 is two months old — and that is exactly why it is worth revisiting. The recalled cans carry a best-by date of March 2029, which means they can still be sitting in kitchen cupboards, pantry shelves, and pet store stockrooms right now. Our earlier coverage of the Fromm dog food recall explained the danger in general terms. This follow-up gives you the exact products, lot codes, and UPCs to check, so you can settle the question for your own pantry in about a minute.

Which Fromm Cans Were Recalled

On August 21, 2026, Fromm Family Foods of Mequon, Wisconsin voluntarily recalled approximately 5,825 cases of two wet canned dog foods after receiving customer complaints about possible metal contamination. The recall covers:

Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food — 12.2 oz cans

• 3,852 cases recalled
• UPC 072705118700
• Lot code EP2A3306 551006
• Best By 03/2029

Fromm Diner Classics Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté Wet Dog Food — 12.5 oz cans

• 1,973 cases recalled
• UPC 072705132324
• Lot code EP2A3306 551029
• Best By 03/2029

The products were distributed through neighborhood pet stores and online retailers in the United States and Canada. No other Fromm products are part of this recall — the company’s dry kibble and all other canned lines are unaffected.

How to Check Your Cans

The UPC is printed as a barcode on the can label; the lot code and best-by date are stamped on the bottom of the can. A can is only part of the recall if it matches the product, the lot code, and the best-by date together. A different lot of Turkey Pâté, or a can with a different best-by date, is not included.

Two practical tips make the check easier:

1. Check before you open, not after. Once pâté is in the bowl, the lot code is gone. Make it a habit to glance at the bottom of the can before serving.
2. Keep the can until the food is finished. If your dog becomes ill after eating, the lot code is the single most useful piece of information for your veterinarian and for any report to the manufacturer.

If you buy Fromm by the case, check every can in the case — mixed lots in a single case are not unheard of, and one recalled can is enough to matter.

Why Metal Contamination Is So Dangerous for Dogs

Metal fragments in wet food are easy to miss. Pâté is soft, dense, and uniform in color, so a small piece of metal can hide completely until it is swallowed. Depending on size and shape, ingested metal can cause choking, cuts to the mouth, tongue, or digestive tract, vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, stomach pain, partial blockage, or a full intestinal obstruction that needs emergency surgery.

Dogs that eat quickly, gulp their food, or are fed from a raised bowl without supervision are at higher risk, because they are less likely to notice — or spit out — something that does not belong in the food.

Watch for these warning signs in the days after feeding a suspect can: gagging or pawing at the mouth, repeated vomiting, refusal to eat, abdominal swelling or tenderness, straining to defecate or bloody stool, and lethargy or collapse. Any of these after eating a recalled lot warrants an immediate call to your veterinarian — and bring the can with you if you still have it.

What To Do With a Recalled Can

1. Stop feeding it immediately. Do not try to pick out metal fragments — pieces can be too small to see.
2. Save the can and your receipt. You will need the lot code and proof of purchase for a refund.
3. Return it to the place of purchase for a refund, or contact Fromm directly at 1-800-325-6331 (weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT) or info@frommfamily.com.
4. Monitor your dog for at least 72 hours after the last potentially contaminated meal.
5. Report any illness to the FDA’s Safety Reporting Portal — consumer reports help investigators determine whether a recall needs to expand.

Two Months On: Where Things Stand

As of the recall announcement, no illnesses or injuries had been reported in connection with the recalled cans, and Fromm has said it identified the cause of the contamination and put corrective measures in place. No expansion of the recall has been announced since August 21.

That is the good news. The caution is simpler: a recall with a 2029 best-by date does not expire when the headlines fade. Cans bought in bulk, stored in a second pantry, or donated to a shelter can resurface months later. If you feed Fromm canned food, the one-minute check in this article is worth repeating every time a new case comes into your house.

Source: FDA recall notice, August 21, 2026