Frozen dog food voluntarily recalled following complaints of plastic contamination

Fromm Family Foods has voluntarily recalled 300 cases of its Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls Beef Recipe gently cooked frozen dog food amid concerns that the frozen dog food may be contaminated with plastic, the company said in an announcement shared by the FDA last week.¹ The recall was announced after Fromm received complaints of plastic contamination.

In its announcement, the company said it was taking steps to address the issue. “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 wrote.¹

The affected product, Bonnihill BeefiBowls Beef Recipe, comes in a 16-oz cylindrical, sausage-like tube. Its Best By date is December 25, 2026. Below is additional information:

• Universal Product Code (UPC): 072705135004
• Lot Code: Best By 12/25/2026 B01
• Net weight: 16 oz per chub

The product was distributed at neighborhood pet stores in parts of the United States, including Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana, California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. It was also sold in Ontario, Canada.

To date, the company has not received any reports of illness or injury linked to the contaminated product, Fromm said. According to the company, none of its other products were affected by the recall.

Signs of plastic poisoning

Symptoms associated with plastic ingestion in dogs include vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, or stomach pain. Plastic can create cuts in the digestive tract and also pose a choking hazard.² In larger amounts, plastic consumption can lead to an intestinal obstruction.

One concerning sign is a dog that is hunched over and straining to defecate with little or no stool produced. Dogs may crouch close to the ground with their tails tucked or show other signs of discomfort. If this posture is paired with whining, it can suggest abdominal pain or even a possible bowel obstruction, which requires immediate veterinary care.³

Respiratory issues, such as difficulty breathing, heavy panting, or lying on one side while breathing with an open mouth can also be indicative of an obstruction. Pronounced abdominal breathing should also be evaluated by a veterinarian.³

I purchased Bonnihill BeefiBowls Beef Recipe, now what?

Fromm is urging anyone who bought the Bonnihill BeefiBowls Beef Recipe dog food with a “Best By 12/25/2026” to return it to the place of purchase. Consumers who have any questions can contact the company at 1-800-325-6331 Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Central Time. The company can also be emailed at info@frommfamily.com.

References

1. Fromm Family Foods voluntarily recalls Bonnihill BeefiBowls food for dogs due to potential foreign material contamination. News release. US Food and Drug Administration. December 3, 2025. Accessed December 9, 2025. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fromm-family-foods-voluntarily-recalls-bonnihill-beefibowls-food-dogs-due-potential-foreign-material
2. My dog ate plastic: What do I do next? Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers. Accessed December 9, 2025. https://fetchvets.com/blog/dog-ate-plastic-brandon-fl/
3. Miranda G. My Dog Ate Plastic, What Do I Do? VEG ER for Pets. Accessed December 9, 2025. https://www.veg.com/post/dog-ate-plastic