
In 2018, Walmart issued a voluntary recall of certain Pedigree dog food products due to high levels of aflatoxin, a toxin produced by mold.
This recall affected multiple states in the US, including California, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
The affected products were sold in 3.5-pound and 20-pound bags, and had a "Best By" date between September 9, 2017, and April 3, 2018.
Affected products included Pedigree Adult Classic Ground Dog Food, Pedigree Adult Chopped Ground Dog Food, and Pedigree Adult Complete Ground Dog Food.
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Recall Announcement
Pedigree dog food sold at Walmart has been recalled due to potential presence of loose metal pieces in the bag.
The recall involves 315 bags of Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food in the 44-pound bag size.
The affected products have a "best by" date of March 4, 2025, and a Lot Code of 410B2TXT02.
These codes can be found on the bottom seal of the back of the bag.

The FDA has urged pet owners to stop using the affected product and contact a veterinarian if they suspect their pet has consumed it.
So far, there are no reports of pets being injured or made ill from eating these Pedigree bags.
However, the FDA is taking this precaution to ensure pet safety.
If you have purchased this product, please stop using it and follow the instructions below.
Recalled Product Information:
Note: The exact number of stores affected in each state is not specified in the article, but it is mentioned that the recalled dog food was sold at 176 stores in four states.
Mars Petcare, the manufacturer of Pedigree dog food, is working with Walmart to ensure that the affected products are no longer sold and have been removed from inventory.
You can contact Mars Petcare at 1-800-525-5273 or visit https://www.pedigree.com/update for more information on the recall.
Recall Location
The recall of Pedigree dog food sold at Walmart was limited to four states: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.

The affected product was sold at 176 stores in these states.
If you live in one of these states and purchased the recalled dog food, you should stop using it immediately.
The recalled product was 44-pound bags of Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food.
Here are the states where the recalled dog food was sold:
- Arkansas
- Louisiana
- Oklahoma
- Texas
Sources
- https://www.masslive.com/news/2024/05/fda-issues-recall-of-pedigree-dry-dog-food-sold-at-walmart.html
- https://www.cbsnews.com/news/walmart-pedigree-dog-food-recall-metal/
- https://www.qcnews.com/nexstar-media-wire/recall-dog-food-sold-at-walmart-may-contain-loose-metal-pieces/
- https://fox5sandiego.com/news/recall-dog-food-sold-at-walmart-may-contain-loose-metal-pieces/
- https://www.newson6.com/story/664ba678ef9430fc28638cba/dog-food-sold-by-walmart-is-recalled-in-okla-may-contain-metal-pieces
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