Mars Petcare US has issued a voluntary recall for two lots of Pedigree canned dog food after discovering possible contamination with sharp metal and plastic fragments.
The recall, announced on July 2, 2026, affects 13.2-ounce cans of Pedigree High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert specifying the involved lot codes as 613C3KKCFC and 613C1KKCFC.
According to Mars Petcare US, the company had initially designated these lots for destruction through a third-party vendor.
However, the manufacturer later learned that the items were apparently diverted and sold into the U. S.
marketplace without authorization.
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Health risks to dogs from ingesting sharp foreign objects can include choking, lacerations, or blockages in the gastrointestinal tract, the recall announcement stated.
The company noted that no reports of pet illnesses or injuries associated with the recalled food have been received to date.
Pet owners who have fed the recalled product to their dog and are concerned should contact their veterinarian, the FDA alert added.
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Consumers holding the contaminated products are advised to stop feeding them to animals and contact Pedigree Consumer Care for a replacement.
