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Medium RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Merrick Pet Care Ltd: Five Star Wingaling Dog Food Recalled for Potential Metal Tags

Agency Publication Date: June 14, 2006
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Summary

Merrick Pet Care is recalling approximately 192,667 cans of Merrick Five Star 'WINGALING' dog food because the product may contain metal tags. These 13.2-ounce metal cans were manufactured by Blue Sky Petfoods and distributed across the United States, Canada, and several other international locations. This physical contamination occurred during production and poses a safety risk to pets consuming the food.

Risk

The presence of metal tags in canned dog food poses a physical hazard to pets, including a risk of choking, mouth injuries, or internal damage to the digestive tract if ingested.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you have 13.2oz metal cans of Merrick Five Star 'WINGALING' dog food in your possession.
  2. Stop feeding the affected product to your pets immediately.
  3. Return any remaining cans of the recalled food to the retail store where they were purchased to receive a full refund.
  4. Monitor your pet for signs of distress, difficulty swallowing, or internal discomfort if they have consumed this product, and contact a veterinarian if necessary.
  5. For further information, you may contact the manufacturer, Merrick Pet Care Ltd, located in Amarillo, Texas.
  6. Contact the FDA for additional assistance or to report any pet health concerns related to this recall.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Full refund for returned products.

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

Affected Products

Product: Merrick Five Star 'WINGALING' dog food (13.2oz)
Model:
V-078-6

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 35210
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Merrick Pet Care Ltd
Sold By: authorized retailers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 192,667 cans.
Distributed To: Nationwide

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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