Fromm Family Foods Recalls Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls Dog Food Over Potential Plastic Contamination

MEQUON, WI (December 3, 2025) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Fromm Family Foods has voluntarily recalled its Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls Beef Recipe frozen dog food due to concerns that the product may contain pieces of plastic. According to the FDA, the company issued the recall after receiving consumer complaints about foreign material contamination.

Fromm Family Foods recall: quick summary

The recall affects a single lot of Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls Beef Recipe, sold in 16-ounce frozen chubs. According to the FDA, the product may contain pieces of plastic that could pose a health risk to dogs if consumed. Fromm Family Foods stated that no injuries or illnesses have been reported to date.

The affected products were distributed to regional neighborhood pet stores across multiple U.S. states and Ontario, Canada. The company has urged consumers to stop feeding the product to their dogs and return it to the retailer for a refund.

What happened?

Fromm Family Foods issued the recall after consumers reported finding pieces of plastic in certain packages of Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls Beef Recipe, a gently cooked frozen dog food sold in 16-ounce chubs. The FDA said the company initiated the recall after investigating the complaints and identifying a potential safety risk.

Fromm Family Foods, a long-standing Wisconsin-based pet food manufacturer, told regulators it discovered the issue during its internal review process. The recall was announced on December 3, 2025, in coordination with the FDA. The affected product carries UPC 072705135004 and Best By date 12/25/2026 (Lot Code B01).

According to the FDA recall notice, Fromm Family Foods distributed the impacted products to neighborhood pet stores across Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana, California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Ontario, Canada. In its recall alert, the FDA warned that “dogs ingesting plastic may experience vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, or stomach discomfort.”

Affected products

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Best by date	Issue	Affected states
Bonnihill Farms	BeefiBowls Beef Recipe	16 oz	072705135004	12/25/2026 (Lot B01)	Potential plastic contamination	IL, WI, TX, AR, MS, OK, LA, CA, NV, AZ, CO, OR, WA, AK; Ontario (Canada)

What caused the issue?

According to the FDA notice, the issue stems from potential foreign plastic contamination introduced during production. The agency confirmed that even small pieces of plastic can cause gastrointestinal problems in dogs, including vomiting, appetite loss, or, in severe cases, intestinal obstruction.

Dogs of any size or breed may be at risk. Company officials said in the recall statement that no illnesses have been reported and corrective actions have been implemented to prevent recurrence.

Questions you might have

Here’s what you should do

• Stop feeding the product to your dog immediately.
• Check the label for UPC, Best By date, and Lot Code.
• Return the product to the retailer for a full refund.
• For questions, contact Fromm Family Foods at 1-800-325-6331 or [email protected].

Behind the brand

Fromm Family Foods is a fifth-generation, family-owned pet food company based in Wisconsin known for producing premium dog and cat foods. The company’s recall notice states that it has “ceased distribution of the affected product” and implemented additional corrective actions to avoid future incidents.

In an emailed statement to Source86, Bryan Nieman, Brand Director at Fromm Family Foods, addressed the situation directly:

“Fromm Family Foods recently initiated a voluntary recall after a foreign object was identified in three packages of food. While no injuries or illnesses have been reported, we chose to act quickly out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of pet safety. We hold ourselves to a high standard, and anything that falls short of that deserves immediate attention. We are working with the FDA through the recall process and have notified retailers and distributors so product can be removed from shelves. Anyone with questions or concerns can contact our customer care team directly at 1-800-325-6331 where our team is available to support them.”
— Bryan Nieman, Brand Director, Fromm Family Foods

Other relevant recalls

Similar recalls involving foreign material contamination have been reported across the pet food and packaged food sectors in recent years. These include plastic-related recalls linked to cross-contact or equipment issues during manufacturing, with companies such as E.A. Sween, Kayem Foods, and Danone each issuing their own alerts after consumers or internal inspections identified pieces of plastic in certain products.

“Not unlike the human food side, pet food also experiences the same types of hazards within food processing … These hazards include biological, chemical and physical hazards.” — Billie Johnson, Ph.D., Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance Manager, BHJ North America

Eran Mizrahi, CEO of Source86, said that while the Fromm recall involves a single product, it highlights a broader trend:

“Food safety isn’t just about compliance; it’s about trust. Every recall reminds us how vital it is to maintain transparency, rigorous checks, and supplier accountability.”

Ensuring safe eats

This recall underscores the importance of strong safety systems within pet food manufacturing. Preventing contamination with foreign material is critical for consumer trust and animal health. For pet owners, identifying and returning affected products is the safest option.

At Source86, we help brands strengthen ingredient sourcing, FSQA oversight, and private label production to reduce risks and respond swiftly when recalls occur. Contact us.