Mars Petcare US Inc. voluntarily recalled two lots of Pedigree canned dog food in the United States because of possible plastic and metal contamination. Pet owners, their dogs, and retailers handling the product are affected by the safety action.

The recall trades a voluntary company response aimed at consumer protection against the possibility that stronger measures or more evidence are needed. The central judgment is whether Mars Petcare US Inc.'s response was adequate, while the reported information does not establish whether additional steps were taken.