Pedigree Recall Reveals Supply-Chain Breach, Not Factory Flaw

Mars Petcare recalled Pedigree canned dog food on July 2 after product that failed safety checks was fraudulently diverted for sale instead of destruction. The contaminated cans contain sharp metal and plastic pieces. Unlike typical recalls rooted in production failures, this breach occurred after quality control rejected the product, implicating custody controls at the disposal stage and raising questions about who diverted the condemned inventory.