Pedigree – Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food: Potential Presence of Loose Metal Pieces
Mars Petcare US recalls 315 bags of Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food (44lb) due to potential loose metal pieces. If your pet ate this product, monitor for unusual behavior and contact a vet.
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Potential Presence of Loose Metal Pieces
What happened, in plain English
Mars Petcare US is recalling 315 bags of Pedigree dog food that may contain loose metal pieces. This could pose a health hazard to pets if ingested, though no injuries have been reported. Owners should stop using the product and contact Mars Petcare US for a return. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274738-pedigree-dog-food-recall-loose-metal-pieces-in-44lb-bags.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274738-pedigree-dog-food-recall-loose-metal-pieces-in-44lb-bags · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: FDA pet food announcement (May 2024)
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“Pedigree Dog Food Recall: Loose Metal Pieces in 44lb Bags.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274738-pedigree-dog-food-recall-loose-metal-pieces-in-44lb-bags. Based on FDA recall pet food announcement (May 2024) (https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mars-petcare-us-inc-voluntarily-recalls-315-bags-pedigreer-adult-complete-nutrition-grilled-steak).
Why it’s dangerous
The dog food may contain loose metal pieces that could be ingested by pets, potentially causing injury or health issues. However, no reports of pet injuries or illnesses have been made from this product.
Who’s affected
Dog owners who purchased the 44lb bags of Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food with Best By Date March 4, 2025 and Lot Code 410B2TXT02 from Walmart in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas. Pets that consumed the product may need veterinary monitoring.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the bottom seal of the bag for a Best By Date of March 4, 2025 and Lot Code 410B2TXT02. The affected product is only the 44lb bag size sold by Walmart in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.
- Brand
Pedigree- Category
Pet food
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Product
If you believe your pet consumed the affected product, monitor for unusual behavior and contact a veterinarian if concerns arise.
Contact Mars Petcare US
Reach out to Mars Petcare US consumer care at 1-800-525-5273 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM CST Monday through Friday and 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST on weekends for returns or questions.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
The product may contain loose metal pieces, which could pose a health hazard if ingested. If your pet ate this product, monitor for unusual behavior and contact a veterinarian.
How do I know if I have the recalled product?
Check the bottom seal of the bag for a Best By Date of March 4, 2025 and Lot Code 410B2TXT02. The affected product is only the 44lb bag size sold by Walmart in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Are there any injuries reported?
No reports of pet injury or illness have been made regarding this product.
Contact Pedigree
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pedigree to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall petfood:mars-petcare-us-inc-voluntarily-recalls-315-bags-pedigreer-adult-complete-nutrition-grilled-steak — Pedig Hello, I own a Pedigree that is covered by recall petfood:mars-petcare-us-inc-voluntarily-recalls-315-bags-pedigreer-adult-complete-nutrition-grilled-steak from Pedigree. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall pet food announcement (May 2024) (May 17, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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