Walmart dog food recall: Millions of pet owners affected by dry mix that may contain metal
- The bags were sold by Walmart in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas
Hundreds of bags of Pedigree brand dog food have been recalled because they may contain pieces of metal.
The recall affects 315 bags of the 44-pound Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Plant-Based Flavor dry dog food, sold out at Walmart.
The bags were sold by Walmart in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, as well as on their website.
Mars Petcare US issued a voluntary recall on Friday, explaining that the recall was due to the possible “presence of loose metal” on bags with a best before date of March 4, 2025 and lot code 410B2TXT02.
“Mars Petcare US is voluntarily recalling 315 bags of PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition Dry Dog Food with Grilled Steak and Vegetable Flavor in the 44 lb bag size due to the possible presence of loose metal pieces within the bag,” the statement reads.
The bags were sold by Walmart in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, as well as on their website
Hundreds of bags of Pedigree brand dog food have been recalled because they may contain pieces of metal
‘The affected products have an expiry date of March 4, 2025 and lot code 410B2TXT02. This is a limited voluntary recall affecting only 315 bags of products sold by Walmart in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.”
Currently, the company says it is not aware of any reports of injuries or illnesses resulting from the product.
But any customer who wishes to return the item can do so by calling 1-800-525-5273 or visiting the Pedigree website.
Earlier this month, health officials announced a recall of popular candies sold in Walmart stores across the U.S. due to concerns about contamination with deadly bacteria.
Iowa-based Palmer Candy Company has voluntarily recalled its White Coated Confectionary Items after discovering they may have been contaminated with salmonella, a foodborne illness that infects 1.3 million Americans annually.
The FDA said the affected products — mixtures of snack foods such as pretzels, popcorn and chocolates — were distributed nationwide at Walmart, HyVee, Target and Dollar General stores.
The products were sold under various brand names, including Walmart’s Great Value
The potentially harmful candies are coated with a sugary coating that appears white and come in a variety of packaging, such as pouches, sachets and tubs.
They were also sent to distributors in the following states: Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
No illnesses have been reported.
The candy in question was sold under brand names such as Palmer Candy, Great Value, Casey’s and Every True Tiger – a University of Missouri brand.