(NEXSTAR) – Pedigree dog food sold at Walmart stores in multiple states has been recalled because it may contain unintended ingredients that could be dangerous.
The FDA announced Saturday that Mars Pet Care US Inc. is voluntarily recalling 315 bags of Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food for Adults because the kibble may contain “loose metal fragments.”
“There may be loose metal pieces inside the bag, which could pose a health hazard to your pet,” the recall states. “If you believe your pet has ingested an affected product, you should monitor them for unusual behavior and contact your veterinarian if you have any concerns.”
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Walmart said the recalled 44-pound bags were sold at 176 stores in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. Click here for a list of stores.
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The affected bags have a “best before” date of March 4, 2025 and a lot code of 410B2TXT02. Both are written on the sticker at the bottom of the bag.
The Franklin, Tenn.-based pet food company said it was working with Walmart to remove the product from shelves, adding that it had not yet received any reports of illness or injury.
Pet owners who believe they have purchased food shots should immediately stop using them and contact Mars Petcare to initiate a return. The company offers a consumer care hotline at 1-800-525-5273. This hotline is staffed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST) and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST). ) Saturday and Sunday. More information is also available online at https://www.pedigree.com/update.