PEDIGREE wet dog food recalled over possible metal and plastic foreign material
Mars Petcare has issued a voluntary recall of two lots of PEDIGREE® Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor wet dog food because the cans may contain sharp metal and plastic foreign material. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and multiple news outlets announced the recall beginning July 2, 2026. The affected product is believed to have been fraudulently distributed, or diverted from a lot designated for destruction, and reached store shelves and consumers nationwide. No illnesses or injuries are confirmed in the reports, but ingestion of metal or plastic pieces could cause choking, mouth injury, or gastrointestinal damage in dogs. The recall specifically affects dogs. Pet owners who have purchased the affected cans should stop feeding them immediately, check the lot codes and UPC against the recall notice, and dispose of or return the product to the place of purchase. If a dog shows signs such as vomiting, lethargy, difficulty eating, or abdominal pain after eating the food, contact a veterinarian promptly.
What happened
Mars Petcare has voluntarily recalled two lots of PEDIGREE® Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor wet dog food. The recalled cans may contain sharp metal and plastic foreign material. Reports indicate the product was fraudulently diverted from a lot originally intended for destruction and made its way to retailers and consumers nationwide. The FDA and several news outlets announced the recall beginning July 2, 2026.
Key facts
- Product: PEDIGREE® Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor wet dog food.
- Lots affected: Two lots of canned product.
- Hazard: Possible metal and plastic foreign material, which poses a choking risk and could injure a dog’s mouth, throat, or digestive tract.
- Pets affected: Dogs.
- Distribution: Nationwide.
- Timing: Recall announced in early July 2026.
What pet owners should do
- Stop feeding the recalled product immediately.
- Check cans for the recalled UPC and lot codes on the label.
- Dispose of the food safely or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
- Watch dogs for vomiting, lethargy, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, or difficulty eating; contact a veterinarian if any of these signs appear.
- Monitor official Pedigree and FDA recall notices for updated lot details and refund instructions.