Popular pet food recalled over possible sharp metal and plastic contamination
Nationwide Pedigree dog food faces recall over potential sharp metal and plastic fragments, sparking choking concerns.
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📍 How it ended
Pedigree issued a nationwide recall for canned chicken and duck dog food due to the presence of sharp metal and plastic foreign material. The recall followed reports that products failed quality control and were sold after being marked for destruction.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
A recall has been issued for Pedigree canned dog food sold across the United States after the Health Department identified possible sharp metal and plastic foreign material that could cause choking. Coverage highlights the choking risk and the nature of the contaminants.
Future reports may detail the scope of the recall, any consumer instructions, and whether additional batches are affected, according to the ongoing coverage.
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Quick answers
What product is being recalled?
Pedigree canned dog food is the product subject to the recall.
Why is the product being recalled?
The recall is due to potential sharp metal and plastic foreign material that poses a choking risk.
Where has the product been sold?
The affected Pedigree dog food was sold nationwide across the United States.
Coverage (12)
- Pedigree Dog Food Recalled TAPinto · 45d ago
- PEDIGREE wet dog food recalled due to potential foreign material Pet Food Processing · 45d ago
- Product recall: Pedigree canned chicken and duck dog food Spectrum News · 45d ago
- Pilot Jumps Out of Plane to His Death Mid-Flight The Daily Beast · 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
- Heatlh 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
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