PEDIGREE Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor Wet Dog Food
Recalled by Mars Petcare (PEDIGREE)
Food recall
Mars Petcare (PEDIGREE)
Classification pending
The agency has not yet assigned a severity class to this recall. Classification usually follows the initial announcement by several weeks — check the official notice for the latest status.
Mars Petcare (PEDIGREE) has recalled PEDIGREE Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor Wet Dog Food, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was announced on July 3, 2026 and was initiated on July 2, 2026. The FDA has not yet assigned it a severity classification — that usually follows the initial announcement by several weeks.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the FDA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers PEDIGREE Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor Wet Dog Food, with approximately Two lots affected. The company behind the recall is Mars Petcare (PEDIGREE), based in Nationwide. The FDA describes the product as: “PEDIGREE Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor Wet Dog Food, 13.2 oz cans; lot codes 613C3KKCFC and 613C1KKCFC”
Why was PEDIGREE Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor Wet Dog Food recalled?
According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “The cans may contain metal and plastic foreign material. The two affected lots had been sent to a third-party vendor for destruction, but Mars discovered the product appears to have been fraudulently diverted and sold in U.S. stores instead. Sharp foreign objects can cause choking, lacerations, or….” In plain terms, this recall relates to foreign material.
A foreign material recall means that pieces of something which should not be in food — such as metal, plastic, or glass — may be present. These can pose a choking hazard or cause injury. Recalls like these are issued to remove the affected product before anyone is hurt.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought PEDIGREE Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor Wet Dog Food, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (Lot codes 613C3KKCFC and 613C1KKCFC (13.2 oz cans). Do not feed the affected product to pets. Contact PEDIGREE at 1-800-525-5273 for a replacement.) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.
The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official FDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Mars Petcare (PEDIGREE) or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in Sold at retail stores in the United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public FDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the FDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters to anyone who bought PEDIGREE Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor Wet Dog Food. Even if you feel fine, it's worth checking what you have on hand rather than assuming you were missed.
Distribution listed in the notice: Sold at retail stores in the United States.
What foreign material actually means
A foreign material recall means that pieces of something which should not be in food — such as metal, plastic, or glass — may be present. These can pose a choking hazard or cause injury. Recalls like these are issued to remove the affected product before anyone is hurt.
In this case, the concern applies specifically to PEDIGREE Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor Wet Dog Food from Mars Petcare (PEDIGREE) — not to the wider category of products. Similar items from other brands aren't part of this recall.
How to check whether you have it
On packaged food, lot codes and best-by dates are usually printed in small date-coding ink on the side seam, the bottom of the package, or near the top seal — not on the front label. The UPC barcode is on the back or bottom.
Compare what you find against the identifying details in this recall: Lot codes 613C3KKCFC and 613C1KKCFC (13.2 oz cans). Do not feed the affected product to pets. Contact PEDIGREE at 1-800-525-5273 for a replacement.
What to do if you already bought it
Do not eat the product, even if it looks and smells normal — contamination is usually invisible.
Return it to the store for a refund, or throw it away in a sealed bag so pets and wildlife can't reach it.
If it touched other food or surfaces, wash those surfaces and your hands with hot soapy water. When in doubt, contact Mars Petcare (PEDIGREE) or your local health department.
Full recall details
- Status
- Ongoing
- Date reported
- July 3, 2026
- Recall started
- July 2, 2026
- Distributed in
- Nationwide
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was PEDIGREE Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor Wet Dog Food recalled?+
According to the FDA: The cans may contain metal and plastic foreign material.
How serious is this recall?+
Classification pending. The agency has not yet assigned a severity class to this recall. Classification usually follows the initial announcement by several weeks — check the official notice for the latest status.
What should I do if I have PEDIGREE Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor Wet Dog Food?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data for this recall.
Recall number: FDA-PR-PEDIGREE-2026. Information last synced from the FDA on July 8, 2026.