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.