Pedigree's parent company is voluntarily recalling hundreds of bags of dog food, potentially impacting dogs in four states.
Mars Petcare is discontinuing 315 44-pound bags of Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food due to possible metal debris in the bags. The company announced Friday that it was salvaging the ship.
The recalled bags were sold at 176 Walmart stores in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Texas.
Mars Petcare said it is working with Walmart stores in affected states to ensure the products are no longer “sold or removed from inventory.”
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said there have been no reports of “injuries or illnesses in pets associated with the potentially affected products” since the limited voluntary recall was announced.
Here's what you need to know:
Mars Petcare US, Inc., Pedigree's parent company, has voluntarily recalled more than 300 44-pound bags of Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavored dry dog ​​food over concerns that the food may contain metal debris.
Affected product information and refund options
If a 44-pound bag of Pedigree dog food has a best-before date of March 4, 2025, and the lot code is 410B2TXT02, you should probably throw the bag away altogether. That information is written on a sticker at the bottom of the bag.
You can also check to see if the Walmart store where you purchased the bag is included in the list created by Mars Petcare US. Check here.
If you think your pet has ingested a recalled product, you should monitor your pet for unusual behavior and contact your veterinarian if you have concerns, the FDA warns.
Customers may contact Mars Petcare US Customer Service online or by phone at 1-800-525-5273 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays to initiate a return or have any questions. You can reach us on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Recall: Bags of pedigree dog food pulled over concerns about loose metal