FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Mars Petcare US, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall for two specific lots of PEDIGREE® Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor wet dog food (13.2 oz cans). The recall comes after the company discovered that products designated for destruction had been fraudulently diverted and sold into the U.S. marketplace.
According to the company announcement, published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 2, 2026, the affected lots failed to meet Mars and Pedigree quality standards and were sent to a third-party vendor to be destroyed. Instead, the product was illegally distributed into retail channels.
Health Risks and Foreign Material Contamination
Mars Petcare warns that the recalled cans may contain hard and sharp pieces of metal and plastic foreign material. Ingesting these sharp objects poses severe health risks to pets, ranging from choking and oral lacerations to dangerous blockages or punctures within the gastrointestinal tract.
While Mars Petcare is actively working with law enforcement and regulatory authorities to investigate how the compromised pet food entered the marketplace, the company confirmed it has received zero reports of pet illness or injury related to this issue so far.
How to Identify the Recalled Product
The voluntary recall is strictly limited to the following two lot codes. No other Pedigree or Mars Petcare products are affected.
| Product Name | Can Size | Lot Codes | Potential Hazard |
| PEDIGREE® Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor | 13.2 oz | 613C3KKCFC 613C1KKCFC | Hard, sharp metal and plastic pieces |
If you have purchased this specific product, stop using it immediately and do not feed it to your animals. If you suspect your dog has already consumed the recalled food and is noticing signs of distress, contact your veterinarian right away.
Customer Support and Replacements
Pet owners who have the affected product in their homes can contact Pedigree Consumer Care to initiate a product replacement or get further guidance.
- Phone Support: 1-800-525-5273
- Hours: Monday–Friday (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM CDT) | Saturday–Sunday (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT)
- Online Resources: Customers can also visit the official safety update page at pedigree.com/update.
