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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

MARS Petcare US, Inc.: PEDIGREE Small Crunchy Bites Pet Food Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Agency Publication Date: October 31, 2008
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Summary

MARS Petcare US, Inc. is recalling specific bags of PEDIGREE Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites dog food because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall includes 20-pound bags sold at various retailers and 52-pound bags sold specifically at Costco. Consumers who have purchased these products should immediately stop using them and return the bags to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The pet food may be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious illness in pets and can also be transmitted to humans who handle the contaminated food or surfaces. Symptoms of infection include fever, diarrhea, and vomiting.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for PEDIGREE Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites in 20 lb bags with UPC Code: 23100 14719.
  2. Check your pantry for PEDIGREE Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites in 52 lb bags (Costco Item: 387022) with UPC Code: 23100 05110.
  3. Immediately stop feeding the affected food to your pets and handle the product with gloves or wash your hands thoroughly after contact.
  4. Return any affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  5. If you or your pet are showing symptoms of Salmonella infection, contact a healthcare provider or veterinarian immediately.
  6. For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator or the manufacturer.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Full refund from the place of purchase

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: PEDIGREE Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites (20 lb)
Model:
V-001-2009
UPC Codes:
2310014719
Product: PEDIGREE Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites (52 lb)
Model:
V-002-2009
387022
UPC Codes:
2310005110

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 49103
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: MARS Petcare US, Inc.
Sold By: Costco
Manufactured In: United States
Distributed To: California, Nevada

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES · Raw API Response