Mars Petcare US has issued a voluntary recall of three varieties of the Pedigree Weight Management canned dog food products that may pose a potential choking risk, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Mars Petcare US has issued a voluntary recall of three varieties of the Pedigree Weight Management canned dog food products that may pose a potential choking risk, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The product 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, according to the FDA.
The canned food was distributed to retail customers throughout the United States. UPC# 2310034974 Pedigree + Healthy Weight Premium Ground Entree in Meaty Juices UPC# 2310001913 Pedigree Weight Management Meaty Ground Dinner Beef & Liver Dinner in Meaty Juices UPC# 2310023045 Pedigree Weight Management Meaty Ground Dinner Chicken & Rice Dinner in Meaty Juices
Only those cans of dog food varieties with the production codes shown above are included in the 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.
Pet owners who have purchased affected product are asked to discard the food or return it to the retailer for a full refund or exchange.
If consumers have questions about the recall, they should call 1-877-720-3335 between 8 a.m.-7 p.m. (CST) or visit www.pedigree.com/update.
List of Pedigree Dog Food Recalls
Cause: Possible foreign material: small metal fragments. Announcements: FDA reports dated Aug. 26, 2014 (archived here) and Aug. 31, 2014 (archived here). What was recalled: The specific Pedigree dog food described below:
Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food, 15 lb. bags, UPC #2310010944, Lot #432C1KKM03, best by Aug. 5, 2015, and sold at certain Dollar General stores in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee)
Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food, 55 lb. bags, UPC #2310010731, Lot #432C1KKM03, best by Aug. 7, 2015, and sold at certain Sam’s Club stores in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio
Cause: Possible choking hazard. Announcement: FDA report dated June 30, 2012 (archived here). What was recalled: The following canned Pedigree dog foods with a Lot Code that begins with 209, 210, 211 or 212 AND a “best by” date that falls between Feb. 24 and March 23, 2014:
Cause: Potential for salmonella. Announcement: FDA report dated Sep. 12, 2008 (archived here). What was recalled: The following Pedigree dry dog foods with a “PAE” in the 6th, 7th and 8th digits of the Lot Code on the bag, manufactured at Mars Petcare’s Everson, Pennsylvania, facility from Feb. 18 to July 29, 2008:
Pedigree Large Breed Adult Nutrition, 20 lb., 30.1 lb., 36.4 lb. and 40 lb. bags
Cause: Potential for salmonella. Announcement: FDA report dated Aug. 8, 2008 (archived here). What was recalled: 20 lb. bags of Pedigree Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites sold in Albertsons stores in Southern California and Las Vegas, Nevada (UPC #2310014719, Lot #830BFCAT02, best by July 2009).
Cause: Possible metal fragments. Announcement: Newspaper report from Sept. 6, 2007. What was recalled: The recall involved Pedigree brand “chilled dog rolls” manufactured and sold only in New Zealand. No U.S. Pedigree products were part of this recall. The affected products included the following varieties with “best by” dates of Oct. 16–19, 2007:
Pedigree beef and liver, lamb and vegetable, beef rice and vegetable, and chicken and rice dog rolls
Optimum beef, lamb and vegetable, chicken and rice, and selected meats rolls
Cause: Suspected link to cases of kidney failure in dogs. Announcement: Company announcement from March 2004 (archived here) and newspaper reports. What was recalled: The recall involved certain Asian countries, not the United States. The products were made in Taiwan and Thailand and were sold in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, South Korea and Vietnam. The affected products included:
Pedigree Dry Dog Food, all varieties
Pedigree Puppy Dry Dog Food, all varieties
Pedigree Puppy Small Breed Dry Dog Food, all varieties
Pedigree Dog’s Delight Ringo
Pedigree Dog’s Delight Tasty Bone
Pedigree Puppy Biscuit Dog Treats
Whiskas Dry Cat Food, all varieties
Kitekat Dry Cat Food
Kal Kan Brekkies Dry Cat Food
Cesar Duo
Again, no U.S. pet food was affected by this 2004 Pedigree recall, which involved only food sold in the Asian countries noted above.
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Pedigree Dry Dog Food High Protein (Beef & Lamb)
The Pedigree Dry Dog Food High Protein formula is popular among owners who want to boost the amount of muscle-building protein being fed to their dogs. Compared to the brand’s standard adult dry food, this formula contains 25% more protein. It also contains essential amino acids and nutrients to meet your dog’s dietary needs.
The Beef & Lamb recipe contains a minimum of 27% protein, 12% fat, 4% fiber, and 12% moisture.
Despite our criticisms of the Pedigree brand, this formula is quite popular among consumers. You can see what other dog owners have to say about this dry dog food by reading the Chewy reviews.Pros
High-protein formula supports lean muscle
Made in the U.S.A.
Available at most pet food retailers
Affordable for most dog owners
Cons
Plant-based protein is the primary source
Filler ingredients may trigger digestive issues
FAQ
Does Pedigree dog food have a recall?
On 2 February 2021, Switzerland’s Federal Consumer Affairs Bureau issued a product recall for three Pedigree brand dog food products. The three products appear in the photograph below.
What Pedigree products have been recalled?
Mars Petcare US has made a voluntary recall of 22 bags of Pedigree® Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food products due to the possible presence of a foreign material.