Popular pet food recalled over possible sharp metal and plastic contamination

Mars Petcare issued a Pedigree dog food recall for two lots of canned food due to potential metal and plastic foreign material after fraudulent diversion into the U.S. marketplace. While this is likely to drive only limited near-term financial impact, it raises product safety and potential liability/regulatory risks.

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Mars Petcare issued a Pedigree dog food recall for two lots of canned food due to potential metal and plastic foreign material after fraudulent diversion into the U.S. marketplace. While this is likely to drive only limited near-term financial impact, it raises product safety and potential liability/regulatory risks.