FDA Recalls Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls Beef Recipe Dog Food Due to Plastic Contamination
Dog owners in 14 U.S. states and Ontario, Canada, are being urged to immediately stop feeding Bonnihill Farms’ BeefiBowls Beef Recipe after customers discovered pieces of plastic in the product. The FDA warns that this contamination poses a serious risk of choking or potentially life-threatening intestinal blockages, especially if larger fragments are swallowed.
Key Details of the Recall:
- Product: Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls Beef Recipe (16-ounce “chub” tubes)
- Best By date: 12/25/2026
- UPC code: 072705135004
- Affected regions: Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada
- Cases recalled: 300
So far, no illnesses or injuries have been reported. However, the FDA urges owners to discard the product immediately, monitor pets for symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, or signs of stomach discomfort, and contact a veterinarian if any of these occur.
The manufacturer, Fromm Family Foods, says the contamination has been traced, additional safety measures are in place, and no other products are affected by this recall.
What Should Pet Owners Do?
- Stop feeding the recalled food right away.
- Return the product to the retailer or dispose of it securely.
- Clean pet food bowls, storage containers, and any surfaces that touched the food.
- Monitor pets for potential symptoms and seek veterinary care if needed.
Additional Precautions:
- Wash hands thoroughly after handling pet food.
- Sanitize food bowls and preparation surfaces.
- Be aware that frozen and raw pet foods can carry additional risks like bacterial contamination (including Salmonella and E. coli), as noted in a recent Tufts University study.
Recent Pet Food Recalls (2023-2025):
- August 2025: Viva Raw (frozen raw dog & cat food)
- September 2025: Darwin’s Natural Pet Products BioLogics (grain-free frozen dog food)
- April 2025: Blue Ridge Beef (Puppy Mix & Kitten Mix logs)
- November 2023: Victor Super Premium Dog Foods, Wayne Feeds Dog Food, Eagle Mountain Pet Food, and select Member’s Mark dog and cat foods
For more information and updates, consult the FDA’s recall database and your veterinarian.