Mars Petcare recalls Cesar Classics Filet Mignon dog food for plastic pieces

Mars Petcare has initiated a voluntary recall of a limited number of "Cesar Classics Filet Mignon Flavor wet dog food products" due to a potential choking risk from small pieces of plastic which has been mixed accidentally in the food during the production process.

The product can be purchased individually, as well as in flavor variety multi-packs. The lot codes listed below are the only products affected by this recall.

Consumers who have bought the affected products are advised to discard the food or return it to the retailer for a full refund or exchange. There are a small number of reports from consumers finding the plastic pieces, the company have not yet received any reports of injury or illness associated with the affected product.

Each Cesar Classics Filet Mignon Flavor product will have a lot code printed on the side of the tray that begins with 631FKKC or 631GKKC and best-before date between 08/04/18 and 08/05/18.

The Cesar Classics Filet Mignon Flavor can also be found in variety packs with the following lot codes: 632D14JC, 633B24JC, 634A14JC, 634A24JC, 634B14JC, 634B24JC, 634E14JC, 635A24JC, 635B14JC, 636D24JC and 636E14JC. The best before date falls between 08/04/18 and 08/05/18.

Lot Code is indicated by the red box below:



The company said they are working with its distributors and retail customers to make sure the recalled products are no longer sold and are removed from inventory. Those with questions may contact the company at 1-800-421-6456.