Pet owners who keep frozen dog meals in the freezer now have a fresh safety warning.
A specific batch of Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls Beef Recipe has been recalled after plastic pieces were found in some packs.
Fromm Family Foods, the maker of the product, removed the affected lot from stores as a precaution before any reported injuries in pets.
What dog food is affected
The recall covers one gently cooked frozen meal for dogs.
It comes in chub style tubes that hold 16 ounces of food.
You can check if your pack belongs to the recalled lot by reading the label.
Look for these details:
- Brand. Bonnihill Farms
- Product name. BeefiBowls Beef Recipe
- Product type. Gently cooked frozen dog food in chubs
- Pack size. 16 oz tube
- UPC. 072705135004
- Best by and lot code. Best By 12/25/2026 B01
If all of these match your pack, treat that food as recalled and unsafe to serve.
Other Fromm and Bonnihill Farms products do not fall under this recall notice at this time.
The affected chubs were sold through neighborhood pet stores in several U.S. states and in Ontario, Canada.
Reported distribution includes Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana, California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Ontario.
If you live in one of these areas and feed this product, take extra care when you check your freezer.
Why plastic pieces are dangerous for dogs
Plastic fragments in dog food are more than a simple quality issue.
Sharp pieces can cut the gums, tongue, or throat of a dog.
Bits that pass into the stomach or intestines can lodge there and block the normal flow of food.
An intestinal blockage is a true emergency.
The dog may not pass stool, may strain without success, or may cry out from abdominal pain.
Pressure inside the gut can rise and damage the tissue.
If that damage grows, the dog can develop infection and shock and may need surgery.
Even smaller pieces can irritate the stomach lining.
This can trigger vomiting, poor appetite, and general discomfort.
Signs your dog may have eaten plastic
If your dog ate BeefiBowls from the recalled lot, it may still look fine right now.
Some problems show up later, so a short period of closer watching helps.
Common warning signs include:
- Repeated vomiting or retching
- Refusal to eat or much lower interest in food
- Belly pain or guarding the abdomen when touched
- Unusual tiredness or hiding
- Straining to pass stool or no stool for a full day
- Blood in vomit or stool
If you see any of these signs after a meal that included BeefiBowls Beef Recipe, contact a veterinarian as soon as you can.
Explain that your dog may have eaten food from a recalled lot that can contain plastic pieces.
What to do if you have recalled BeefiBowls at home
Start with a simple freezer audit.
Gather every Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls chub in one place.
Read the product name, UPC, and best by date in good light and compare them to the recall details.
Any chub with UPC 072705135004 and Best By 12/25/2026 B01 belongs to the recalled batch.
Stop feeding it to your dog right away.
Place recalled food in a sealed bag or sturdy container so no pet or wild animal can reach it.
You can then return it to the store where you bought it and request a refund or store credit.
Retailers have been asked to remove recalled stock from both shelves and storage.
Fromm Family Foods has shared customer service contact details on the package and in the recall notice.
Pet owners can use these channels to ask questions about handling recalled food or about refunds.
Simple habits to stay safer around pet food recalls
This recall shows how one production problem can reach many homes.
A few small habits can make it easier to react quickly next time.
- Keep dry, wet, and frozen dog food in the original packaging
- Take a clear photo of the front label, UPC, and lot or best by date
- Check pantry and freezer stock every few months and discard expired items
- Watch for changes in smell, color, or texture before feeding new food
- Follow recall news from trusted pet health and public agency sources
Good food safety habits go hand in hand with gentle training and a calm home.
If you have just welcomed a new dog, you may find the 3-3-3 method for dogs helpful, since it explains a simple rule many families use to help a new pet settle in during the first days and weeks.
By checking labels, storing food correctly, and acting quickly when recalls happen, you protect your dog from painful injuries and reduce the risk of facing a sudden emergency visit to the vet.
