(OPGOV GLOBAL) – Mars Petcare US, Inc. has voluntarily recalled two lots of PEDIGREE® High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor wet dog food after discovering the products, which had been sent to a third-party vendor for destruction following failed quality control, were apparently diverted and sold through unauthorized channels in the United States states the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Unlike many recalls that stem from manufacturing issues discovered after products reach store shelves, Mars said these specific cans had already been removed from normal distribution because they failed the company's stringent quality standards. The company later learned the products appear to have been fraudulently reintroduced into the marketplace and is now working with authorities to determine how they entered the consumer supply chain.
The recalled food may contain sharp pieces of metal and plastic, creating a risk of choking, lacerations, or intestinal blockages if consumed by dogs. Mars said it has received no reports of pet illnesses or injuries associated with the recalled lots to date.
Veterinarians advise pet owners to monitor dogs that may have consumed the recalled food for symptoms including vomiting, excessive drooling, difficulty swallowing, lethargy, loss of appetite, or abdominal pain, and to seek veterinary care if any symptoms develop.
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Recalled Product
The recall applies only to:
PEDIGREE® Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor
Size: 13.2-ounce can
Lot Codes: 613C3KKCFC and 613C1KKCFC
According to Mars, the recall involves a limited quantity of approximately 185,184 cans.
No other PEDIGREE products or Mars Petcare US, Inc. pet food products are included in the recall.
What Pet Owners Should Do
Consumers who have the affected product should:
Do not feed it to pets.
Check the lot code printed on the bottom of the can.
Dispose of the product safely or keep it out of reach of animals.
Contact PEDIGREE Consumer Care for a replacement product.
Contact a veterinarian if their dog consumed the food and shows signs of illness.
Consumers can reach PEDIGREE Consumer Care at 1-800-525-5273 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT, and weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CDT.
Mars has not publicly identified which retailers or states received the diverted products, meaning pet owners nationwide are encouraged to check lot numbers rather than relying on where the food was purchased.
The company said its investigation into how the products entered the marketplace remains ongoing.
Visit https://www.pedigree.com/update for more information.
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