The parent company of the Pedigree dog food brand has announced a recall of their product over fears surrounding the potential presence of loose metal.
Pedigree Dog Food is owned and operated by Mars Petcare, the biggest pet food brand in America and the fourth-largest privately held company in the United States as of 2022. Other brands under the Mars Petcare umbrella include Whiskas, Royal Canin, Banfield, NUTRO, Greenies, IAMS, and EUKANUBA.
Everything you need to know about the Pedigree dog food recall
On Saturday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement that said Mars Petcare US was voluntarily recalling 315 bags of their dog food. The flavor in question was the Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food in the 44 lb weight only.
If you’re wondering whether you should be getting a return because of the Pedigree dog food recall, then you need to first identify if you have a contaminated batch. To do this, flip the bag over where next to the barcode you should see the Best By Date of March 4, 2025, and a Lot Code of 410B2TXT02.
Currently, the voluntary recall is only being rolled out in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. It is believed to be around 315 bags.
As per the release, the bags were being recalled due to the potential presence of loose metal pieces within the contents of the bag.
“The potential presence of loose metal pieces in the bag could pose a health hazard to pets. If you believe your pet has consumed the affected product, you should monitor for unusual behavior and contact a veterinarian in the event of any concerns,” the FDA said.
What should you do if you have the dog food in question?
If you are one of the customers affected by the Pedigree dog food recall, then you need to stop using the dog food immediately. You can then get a refund through Mars Petcare US.
The FDA said: “If you believe you have purchased this product, please stop using it. Contact Mars Petcare US consumer care to initiate a return or with any questions at 1-800-525-5273.”
