Two lots of Pedigree canned wet dog food that failed quality control and were sent to be destroyed instead ended up on store shelves across the United States. Mars Petcare US, the brand's parent company, announced a voluntary recall on July 2, 2026, after discovering the products appear to have been fraudulently diverted by a third-party vendor and sold into the American marketplace.
The recalled cans may contain sharp pieces of metal and plastic that could cause serious injury — including choking, lacerations inside the mouth or digestive tract, and intestinal blockages — if fed to dogs. No injuries or illnesses in pets have been reported as of the recall announcement.
