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Pedigree Dog Food Cans Recalled for Metal/Plastic Hazards

7/9/2026

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Pedigree Recall

Mars Petcare US, Inc. recalled Pedigree Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor cans on July 2 after they were mistakenly sold.
The recall covers cans with lot codes 613C3KKCFC and 613C1KKCFC that may contain metal or plastic.
Ingesting the material could cause choking, cuts or blockages, but no injuries have been reported.
Consumers should stop feeding the product, call Pedigree Consumer Care at 1-800-525-5273, and see a vet if symptoms appear.

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Mars Petcare alleges

Mars Petcare alleges the recalled cans were fraudulently diverted from a destruction contract into U.S. stores.
The company says the cans were sent to a third-party vendor for destruction before being illegally sold.
Mars Inc. issued the July 2, 2026 recall for lots 613C3KKCFC and 613C1KKCFC, which could represent tens to hundreds of thousands of cans.
As of July 2, Mars Petcare had not responded to emailed media inquiries.

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Historical Context

After the 2007 melamine scandal—when the FDA and Menu Foods recalled more than 60 million units of wet cat and dog food, killing over 100 pets and prompting Nestlé Purina and other brands to withdraw products—regulators tightened traceability rules. On July 2 2026 Mars Petcare’s Pedigree canned-food recall, caused by diverted cans, echoes that earlier supply-chain breach.

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Pedigree Recall

Mars Petcare US, Inc. recalled Pedigree Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor cans on July 2 after they were mistakenly sold.
The recall covers cans with lot codes 613C3KKCFC and 613C1KKCFC that may contain metal or plastic.
Ingesting the material could cause choking, cuts or blockages, but no injuries have been reported.
Consumers should stop feeding the product, call Pedigree Consumer Care at 1-800-525-5273, and see a vet if symptoms appear.

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