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http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm217999.htm
Recall -- Firm Press Release
FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.
United Pet Group Voluntarily Expands Recall of Nutritional Supplements For Dogs to Include Additional Tablet and Powdered-Form Products for Dogs and Cats Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Consumers Contact:
(877) 399-5226
Media Contact:
Carey Phelps (770) 360-5292
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 2, 2010 – United Pet Group, Cincinnati, Ohio is voluntarily expanding its recent recall of its Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement tablets for Dogs to include additional pet nutritional supplement products for dogs and cats due to possible Salmonella contamination. The list of recalled products is provided below. The Food and Drug Administration is aware of this recall.
The recalled products are sold nationally at various retailers. The products include various United Pet Group Pro-Pet and Excel branded products for dogs and cats, and certain other private label brands of the same products. All of the affected products are in tablet and powdered form. These products are being removed from retail stores and consumers should immediately stop feeding these supplements to their pets. The affected products are those with expiration dates that include and are between "01/2013" and "06/2013." Products with expiration dates earlier than 01/2013 or later than 06/2013 are not included in this recall. The expiration date can be found imprinted vertically on the right side of the product label.
Laboratory testing has revealed that some lots of some of these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The company is recalling the additional products out of an abundance of caution.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
People who handle these products can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with them or any surfaces exposed to these products. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with the product should contact their healthcare providers.
Consumers who have purchased the affected products are urged to contact United Pet Group or the place of purchase for further direction. Consumers may contact United Pet Group at 1-877-399-5226, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm EST.
TABLE OF RECALLED PRODUCTS
Label Sku \tUPC \tLabel Description \tExpiry
353 \t825141273447 \tDoctors Foster and Smith Brewers Yeast Mega-Tabs with Garlic and Essential Fatty Acids 180 Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
5619 \t18065056191 \t5619 Nature's Miracle Pet Mess Easy Clean-up Net WT 12oz \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
1152092 \t800443076576 \tPetco Breath Tabs for Dogs Liver Flavor 50 TabletsPetco Breath Tabs for Dogs Liver Flavor 50 Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
33805 \t825141059485 \tDoctors foster and Smith Dis-Taste Small Dog Tablets 250 Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
33806 \t825141008629 \tDoctors Foster and Smith Ext Strength Dis-Taste Tablets 180 Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
33807 \t825141063680 \tDoctors Foster and Smith Ext Strength Dis-Taste Tablets 500 Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
35908 \t825141095629 \tDoctors Foster and Smith Fresh Breath Tablets for Dogs 100 Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
36763 \t825141291250 \tDoctors Foster and Smith Cran Health Support Normal Urinary Tract Health 60 Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
673110 bottle
1094181 box \t800443037065 \tPetco Ear Powder For Dogs 1oz (28g) Box Label \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
72157 \t825141055043 \tDoctors Foster and Smith Brewers Yeast Tablets for Dogs and Cats 750 Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
9305 \t825141003921 \tDoctors Foster and Smith Ear Powder Net WT 1oz (28g) \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
9306 \t825141005154 \tDoctors Foster and Smith Ear Powder Net WT 4oz (113g) \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
J707 \t26851007074 \tExcel 3 in 1 Ear Powder Ear Care Net WT 1oz(28g) \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
J7110 \t26851071105 \tExcel Glucosamine Joint Care 120 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
J7113 \t26851071136 \tExcel Glucosamine with MSM Joint Care 120 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
J720 \t26851007203 \tExcel Deter Coprophagia Treatment Behavioral Aid 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
J724 \t26851007241 \tExcel Deter Coprophagia Treatment Behavioral Aid 500 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
J7311 \t26851073116 \tExcel Gas Preventative Digestive Aid Digestive Care 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
J7315 \t26851073154 \tExcel Calm-Quil Calming Tablets Behavior Aid 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
J74016 \t26851074014 \tDDS Dental Breath Mints Breath Control 40 Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
K1723 \t26851017233 \tDDS Dental Breath Tabs Breath Control 200 Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
K1775 \t26851017752 \tPro-Pet Brewers Yeast Daily Supplement 250 Chew Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
K701 \t26851007012 \tExcel Calcium Daily Supplement 125 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
K746 \t26851007463 \tExcel Calcium Daily Supplement 500 Tasty Chew tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
K776/PR \t26851007760 \tPR Excel Brewers Yeast with Garlic Skin and Coat 150 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
K777/1 \t26851007777 \tExcel Brewers Yeast with Garlic Skin and Coat Care 600 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
K778 \t26851007784 \tExcel Brewers Yeast with Garlic Skin and Coat Care 1000 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
K785 \t26851007852 \tExcel Brewers Yeast with Garlic Skin and Coat Care Mega Tabs 216 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
N1701 \t26851017011 \tPro-Pet Senior Daily Vitamin Supplement 100 Tasty Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
N700TR \t26851007005 \tExcel Pupply Multi Vitamin 100 Tasty Chew Tabs Time Release \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
N7301 \t26851073017 \tExcel Small Breed Multi Vitamin 45 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
N7309 \t26851073093 \tExcel Lutein Vision Maintenance Eye Care 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
N845TR \t26851008453 \tExcel Adult Multi Vitamin 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-78030 \t26851780304 \tExcel Advantage Adult Multi Vitamin 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-78031 \t26851780311 \tExcel Advantage Puppy Multi Vitamin 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-78032 \t26851780328 \tExcel Advantage Senior Multi Vitamin 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-78033 \t26851780335 \tExcel Advantage Skin and Coat Essentials 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-78034 \t26851780342 \tExcel Advantage Glucosamine Plus 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-78035 \t26851780359 \tExcel Advantage Glucosamine Advanced Strength 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-78065 \t26851780656 \tExcel Adult Multivitamin 120 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-78066 \t26851780663 \tExcel Senior Multi Vitamin 120 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-82530 \t26851825302 \tPro-Pet Glucosamine Joint Care 60 Chew Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-82531 \t26851825319 \tPro-Pet Stool-Eating Preventative(Corprophagia Treatment) 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-82534 \t26851825340 \tPro-Pet Anti-Stress Calming Tabs 60 Chew Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-82562 \t26851825623 \tPro-Pet Glucosamine Plus Joint Care 100 Chew Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-82618 \t26851826187 \tPro-Pet Breath Tabs 40 Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-82619 \t26851826194 \tPro-Pet Breath Mints 200 Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-82654 \t26851826545 \tPro-Pet Gas Relief Digestive Aid 40 Chew Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-82656 \t26851826569 \tPro-Pet Glucosamine Advanced Joint Powder Net WT 10oz(283g) \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-82658 \t26851826583 \tPro-Pet Daily Vitamin Supplement Powder Net WT 10oz (283g) \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-83062 \t26851830627 \tPro-Pet Puppy and Small Breed Daily Vitamin Supplement 100 Chew Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-83065 \t26851830658 \tPro-Pet Glucosamine Advanced Joint Care 60 Chew Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-N78012 \t26851780120 \tExcel Joint Ensure Moderate Care 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-N78013 \t26851780137 \tExcel Joint Ensure Advanced Care 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-N78014 \t26851780144 \tExcel Flare-Away Joint Tabs 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
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Recall -- Firm Press Release
FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.
United Pet Group Voluntarily Expands Recall of Nutritional Supplements For Dogs to Include Additional Tablet and Powdered-Form Products for Dogs and Cats Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Consumers Contact:
(877) 399-5226
Media Contact:
Carey Phelps (770) 360-5292
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 2, 2010 – United Pet Group, Cincinnati, Ohio is voluntarily expanding its recent recall of its Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement tablets for Dogs to include additional pet nutritional supplement products for dogs and cats due to possible Salmonella contamination. The list of recalled products is provided below. The Food and Drug Administration is aware of this recall.
The recalled products are sold nationally at various retailers. The products include various United Pet Group Pro-Pet and Excel branded products for dogs and cats, and certain other private label brands of the same products. All of the affected products are in tablet and powdered form. These products are being removed from retail stores and consumers should immediately stop feeding these supplements to their pets. The affected products are those with expiration dates that include and are between "01/2013" and "06/2013." Products with expiration dates earlier than 01/2013 or later than 06/2013 are not included in this recall. The expiration date can be found imprinted vertically on the right side of the product label.
Laboratory testing has revealed that some lots of some of these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The company is recalling the additional products out of an abundance of caution.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
People who handle these products can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with them or any surfaces exposed to these products. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with the product should contact their healthcare providers.
Consumers who have purchased the affected products are urged to contact United Pet Group or the place of purchase for further direction. Consumers may contact United Pet Group at 1-877-399-5226, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm EST.
TABLE OF RECALLED PRODUCTS
Label Sku \tUPC \tLabel Description \tExpiry
353 \t825141273447 \tDoctors Foster and Smith Brewers Yeast Mega-Tabs with Garlic and Essential Fatty Acids 180 Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
5619 \t18065056191 \t5619 Nature's Miracle Pet Mess Easy Clean-up Net WT 12oz \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
1152092 \t800443076576 \tPetco Breath Tabs for Dogs Liver Flavor 50 TabletsPetco Breath Tabs for Dogs Liver Flavor 50 Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
33805 \t825141059485 \tDoctors foster and Smith Dis-Taste Small Dog Tablets 250 Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
33806 \t825141008629 \tDoctors Foster and Smith Ext Strength Dis-Taste Tablets 180 Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
33807 \t825141063680 \tDoctors Foster and Smith Ext Strength Dis-Taste Tablets 500 Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
35908 \t825141095629 \tDoctors Foster and Smith Fresh Breath Tablets for Dogs 100 Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
36763 \t825141291250 \tDoctors Foster and Smith Cran Health Support Normal Urinary Tract Health 60 Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
673110 bottle
1094181 box \t800443037065 \tPetco Ear Powder For Dogs 1oz (28g) Box Label \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
72157 \t825141055043 \tDoctors Foster and Smith Brewers Yeast Tablets for Dogs and Cats 750 Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
9305 \t825141003921 \tDoctors Foster and Smith Ear Powder Net WT 1oz (28g) \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
9306 \t825141005154 \tDoctors Foster and Smith Ear Powder Net WT 4oz (113g) \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
J707 \t26851007074 \tExcel 3 in 1 Ear Powder Ear Care Net WT 1oz(28g) \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
J7110 \t26851071105 \tExcel Glucosamine Joint Care 120 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
J7113 \t26851071136 \tExcel Glucosamine with MSM Joint Care 120 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
J720 \t26851007203 \tExcel Deter Coprophagia Treatment Behavioral Aid 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
J724 \t26851007241 \tExcel Deter Coprophagia Treatment Behavioral Aid 500 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
J7311 \t26851073116 \tExcel Gas Preventative Digestive Aid Digestive Care 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
J7315 \t26851073154 \tExcel Calm-Quil Calming Tablets Behavior Aid 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
J74016 \t26851074014 \tDDS Dental Breath Mints Breath Control 40 Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
K1723 \t26851017233 \tDDS Dental Breath Tabs Breath Control 200 Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
K1775 \t26851017752 \tPro-Pet Brewers Yeast Daily Supplement 250 Chew Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
K701 \t26851007012 \tExcel Calcium Daily Supplement 125 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
K746 \t26851007463 \tExcel Calcium Daily Supplement 500 Tasty Chew tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
K776/PR \t26851007760 \tPR Excel Brewers Yeast with Garlic Skin and Coat 150 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
K777/1 \t26851007777 \tExcel Brewers Yeast with Garlic Skin and Coat Care 600 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
K778 \t26851007784 \tExcel Brewers Yeast with Garlic Skin and Coat Care 1000 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
K785 \t26851007852 \tExcel Brewers Yeast with Garlic Skin and Coat Care Mega Tabs 216 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
N1701 \t26851017011 \tPro-Pet Senior Daily Vitamin Supplement 100 Tasty Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
N700TR \t26851007005 \tExcel Pupply Multi Vitamin 100 Tasty Chew Tabs Time Release \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
N7301 \t26851073017 \tExcel Small Breed Multi Vitamin 45 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
N7309 \t26851073093 \tExcel Lutein Vision Maintenance Eye Care 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
N845TR \t26851008453 \tExcel Adult Multi Vitamin 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-78030 \t26851780304 \tExcel Advantage Adult Multi Vitamin 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-78031 \t26851780311 \tExcel Advantage Puppy Multi Vitamin 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-78032 \t26851780328 \tExcel Advantage Senior Multi Vitamin 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-78033 \t26851780335 \tExcel Advantage Skin and Coat Essentials 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-78034 \t26851780342 \tExcel Advantage Glucosamine Plus 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-78035 \t26851780359 \tExcel Advantage Glucosamine Advanced Strength 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-78065 \t26851780656 \tExcel Adult Multivitamin 120 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-78066 \t26851780663 \tExcel Senior Multi Vitamin 120 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-82530 \t26851825302 \tPro-Pet Glucosamine Joint Care 60 Chew Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-82531 \t26851825319 \tPro-Pet Stool-Eating Preventative(Corprophagia Treatment) 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-82534 \t26851825340 \tPro-Pet Anti-Stress Calming Tabs 60 Chew Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-82562 \t26851825623 \tPro-Pet Glucosamine Plus Joint Care 100 Chew Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-82618 \t26851826187 \tPro-Pet Breath Tabs 40 Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-82619 \t26851826194 \tPro-Pet Breath Mints 200 Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-82654 \t26851826545 \tPro-Pet Gas Relief Digestive Aid 40 Chew Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-82656 \t26851826569 \tPro-Pet Glucosamine Advanced Joint Powder Net WT 10oz(283g) \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-82658 \t26851826583 \tPro-Pet Daily Vitamin Supplement Powder Net WT 10oz (283g) \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-83062 \t26851830627 \tPro-Pet Puppy and Small Breed Daily Vitamin Supplement 100 Chew Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-83065 \t26851830658 \tPro-Pet Glucosamine Advanced Joint Care 60 Chew Tablets \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-N78012 \t26851780120 \tExcel Joint Ensure Moderate Care 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-N78013 \t26851780137 \tExcel Joint Ensure Advanced Care 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
P-N78014 \t26851780144 \tExcel Flare-Away Joint Tabs 60 Tasty Chew Tabs \tEXP 01/13 thru 06/13
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