Popular pet food recalled over possible sharp metal and plastic contamination
Pedigree has issued a nationwide recall of its canned dog food due to the presence of sharp metal and plastic contaminants.
📍 How it ended
Pedigree dog food was recalled due to possible contamination with sharp metal and plastic material. The recall was issued after the product failed quality control and was shipped despite being destroyed. The story quieted without further updates on the recall's impact or resolution.
Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
Coverage (9)
- Ruh-Roh: Pedigree Recalls 'Fraudulently' Shipped Dog Food Newser · 45d ago
- Pedigree dog food recalled after fraudulent sale of destroyed cans Yahoo · 45d ago
- Recall Issued for Pedigree Dog Food Sold Despite Failing Quality Control The New York Times · 45d ago
- RECALL: Dog food product may contain metal and plastic material ABC27 · 45d ago
- Dog food sold nationwide recalled for potential 'sharp metal and plastic foreign material' WKRC · 45d ago
- Health Department warns of canned Pedigree dog food recall Honolulu Star-Advertiser · 45d ago
- Dog food sold nationwide recalled for serious choking risk USA Today · 45d ago
- Pedigree recalls dog food over sharp metal and plastic pieces NewsNation · 45d ago
- Popular pet food recalled over possible sharp metal and plastic contamination Fox Business · 45d ago broke it first
The brief
Pedigree is recalling dog food sold across the United States. The recall follows the discovery of foreign materials, specifically sharp metal and plastic pieces, within the product.
Coverage from USA Today, Fox Business, and NewsNation emphasizes that the contamination poses a serious choking risk. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports that the Health Department has issued warnings regarding the affected canned food.
Future updates will likely focus on the specific product batches affected and further guidance from health departments and the manufacturer.
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Quick answers
Which brand of pet food is being recalled?
Pedigree dog food is the subject of the recall.
What are the specific contaminants found in the food?
The food may contain sharp metal and plastic foreign material.
Where was the affected food sold?
According to coverage, the dog food was sold nationwide.
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