Pedigree Recalls Canned Dog Food

Mars Petcare US has announced a voluntary recall of a limited range of three varieties of PEDIGREE® weight management canned dog food products due to a potential choking risk.

The affected products may contain small pieces of blue plastic, which entered the food during the production process. The source of the plastic has been identified and the issue resolved. Consumers who have purchased the affected product should discard the food or return it to the retailer for a full refund or exchange.

While a small number of consumers have reported finding the plastic pieces, the company has not received any reports of injury or illness associated with the affected product. The lot codes indicated below should not be sold or consumed.

Recalled Pet Food 

Only cans of PEDIGREE® weight management canned dog food varieties with the production codes shown below are included in this voluntary recall. Each product will have a lot code printed on the end of the can that begins with 209, 210, 211 or 212 and a Best Before date that falls between 2/24/2014 and 3/23/2014.

UPC Code

Description

2310034974

PEDIGREE +® Healthy Weight Premium Ground Entrée in Meaty Juices

2310001913

PEDIGREE® Weight Management Meaty Ground Dinner Beef & Liver Dinner in Meaty Juices

2310023045

PEDIGREE®  Weight Management Meaty Ground Dinner Chicken & Rice Dinner in Meaty Juices

The affected product was distributed to retail customers throughout the United States. Mars Petcare US is working with all of its distributors and retail customers to ensure that the recalled products are no longer sold and are removed from inventory.

No other PEDIGREE® products are affected, including any other variety of wet food, dry dog food, or dog treats.

Pet owners who have questions about the recall should call 1-877-720-3335 or visit www.pedigree.com/update.