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Two lots of PEDIGREE canned wet food have been recalled after cans may contain sharp pieces of metal and plastic—and the way these cans reached store shelves is unlike any recall most doodle owners have seen. On July 2, 2026, Mars Petcare voluntarily recalled two lots of PEDIGREE Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor (13.2 oz canned wet dog food). If you keep wet food on hand as a topper for a picky Labradoodle, this is a two-minute check worth doing right now.
Here is the short version: grab any PEDIGREE Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck cans you own, read the lot code printed on the can, and compare it to the two recalled codes below. If it matches, stop feeding it immediately.
The Two Recalled Lot Codes
Only two lots are affected. The recalled lot codes, printed on each can, are:
- 613C3KKCFC
- 613C1KKCFC
These codes apply specifically to PEDIGREE Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor, 13.2 oz. If your cans do not carry one of these two exact codes, they are not part of this recall. Mars has not published best-by dates or UPC numbers for this recall, so the lot code is the reliable identifier—do not rely on the flavor name or "best by" date alone. Read the code carefully, character by character, since the two recalled lots differ by a single digit.
According to the FDA safety alert, the cans may contain sharp metal and plastic pieces, which pose a risk of choking, mouth lacerations, and gastrointestinal blockage.
Why This Recall Is Different — And Why You Can't Assume You're Safe
Most recalls follow a pattern: a defective batch ships to a known set of retailers or regions, and you can often rule yourself out by where you shop. This one breaks that rule.
These two lots actually failed Mars' own quality checks and were never supposed to be sold at all. They were sent to a third-party vendor to be destroyed. Instead, according to reporting from Dog Food Advisor, the cans were fraudulently diverted and sold into the US market.
The practical takeaway: because these cans were funneled through an unauthorized channel rather than Mars' normal distribution, there is no reliable regional or retailer pattern. Affected cans could turn up anywhere—a big-box store, a discount grocer, an online marketplace, a bargain bin. You cannot rule yourself out based on where you bought the food. The only way to know is to physically check the lot code on the can.
How to Check Your Doodle's Cans in Under Two Minutes
Here is a quick routine to work through your pantry:
- Pull every PEDIGREE Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck can you have, including any singles buried behind other food.
- Find the lot code. It is stamped or printed on the can—typically on the bottom or the back label near the manufacturing information. It is a string of letters and numbers, not the flavor name.
- Compare it precisely to 613C3KKCFC and 613C1KKCFC.
- If it matches, stop using it immediately. Do not open it, do not scrape the last of an opened can into the bowl, and do not "use it up." A single sharp metal or plastic fragment is enough to injure your dog.
- If it does not match, you are in the clear on this recall—but it never hurts to keep checking codes on wet food going forward.
Keeping a dedicated, easy-to-open spot for wet food makes this kind of check faster. A wipeable dog food mat under the bowls and an airtight dog food storage container for opened bags keep your feeding station organized so stray cans don't get lost in the back of a cabinet. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
What Consumers Should Do
Mars Petcare's guidance for affected cans is straightforward:
- Stop feeding the recalled product immediately.
- Contact PEDIGREE Consumer Care at 1-800-525-5273 for a replacement.
- Call your veterinarian if your dog ate any of the recalled food, especially if you notice any symptoms.
As of the recall announcement, no pet illnesses or injuries had been reported. That is genuinely good news, and it likely reflects how few of these diverted cans made it into the market. Still, "none reported yet" is not the same as "none exist," so err on the side of caution.
Symptoms to Watch For
If your Labradoodle ate food from one of the recalled lots—or you are not sure and want to be careful—watch for signs consistent with ingesting a sharp fragment:
- Mouth or throat discomfort: pawing at the mouth, drooling, dropping food, reluctance to eat, or yelping while eating.
- Choking or gagging during or right after a meal.
- Vomiting, especially if repeated or if you see any blood.
- Lethargy, hunched posture, or a tender belly, which can signal irritation or a gastrointestinal blockage.
- Straining, or no bowel movements, which may point to an obstruction.
If you see any of these, call your vet or an emergency clinic right away and tell them your dog may have eaten food containing metal or plastic pieces. A blockage or internal laceration is a serious situation, and quick action matters. When in doubt, call—your vet would much rather talk you through a false alarm than miss the real thing.
Why Doodle Owners Should Pay Extra Attention to Wet Food
Plenty of Labradoodle owners lean on wet food as a topper or a way to coax a picky eater. Doodles can be finicky, and a spoonful of high-protein wet food mixed into kibble is a reliable trick to get a fussy dog to clean the bowl. If that is part of your routine, PEDIGREE Can High Protein is exactly the kind of product that ends up in your rotation—which is why this particular recall is worth a closer look for our community.
Toppers are also easy to feed on autopilot. You scoop, mix, and move on. That habit is convenient, but it means a bad can could slip through without a second glance. Building a quick lot-check into how you open a new can—especially on canned food—is a small habit that pays off.
Choosing Safer Food and Toppers for Your Labradoodle
Once you have cleared this recall, it is a good moment to think about your feeding setup more broadly. A few practical habits reduce risk and make problems easier to spot:
Inspect before you serve. Give wet food a quick look and stir before it goes in the bowl. Odd textures, discoloration, or anything hard is a reason to stop and check the lot code.
Feed from bowls you can see into. Plain, light-colored stainless steel dog bowls make it far easier to notice a foreign object than dark or patterned bowls, and they are more hygienic than plastic, which can scratch and harbor bacteria. For larger standard doodles, an elevated dog feeder also puts the food closer to eye level, so a quick visual check is easier at mealtime.
Keep receipts and note lot codes on food you buy in bulk, so if a recall hits you can identify affected product fast.
Watch how your doodle eats. Doodles that inhale their food are more likely to swallow a fragment before you—or they—notice a problem. If your dog is a gulper, slowing them down at mealtime is worth the effort for reasons far beyond recalls.
Nutrition and safe feeding go hand in hand with the rest of your doodle's care routine. If you are rethinking your setup, our complete Labradoodle grooming guide and our roundup of the best dog harnesses for Labradoodles cover the other gear that keeps a doodle healthy and comfortable day to day. And since coat care and diet are closely linked for these dogs, our guide to the best conditioner sprays for tangle-free doodle coats rounds out a well-supported routine.
The Bottom Line
This recall is narrow—only two lots of one specific PEDIGREE product—but the fraudulent-diversion angle means you cannot assume it skipped your area. Take two minutes today to check any PEDIGREE Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck cans for lot codes 613C3KKCFC and 613C1KKCFC. If you find a match, stop feeding it, call PEDIGREE Consumer Care at 1-800-525-5273 for a replacement, and reach out to your vet if your dog already ate some.
No illnesses have been reported so far, and a quick check is likely all you will need to do. For a doodle who counts on that wet-food topper to clear the bowl, it is the easiest way to feed with peace of mind.
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