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United Pet Group Expands Recall

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

UPC

Label Description

Expiry

353

825141273447

Doctors Foster and Smith Brewers Yeast Mega-Tabs with Garlic and Essential Fatty Acids 180 Tablets

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

5619

18065056191

5619 Nature's Miracle Pet Mess Easy Clean-up Net WT 12oz

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

1152092

800443076576

Petco Breath Tabs for Dogs Liver Flavor 50 TabletsPetco Breath Tabs for Dogs Liver Flavor 50 Tablets

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

33805

825141059485

Doctors foster and Smith Dis-Taste Small Dog Tablets 250 Tablets

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

33806

825141008629

Doctors Foster and Smith Ext Strength Dis-Taste Tablets 180 Tablets

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

33807

825141063680

Doctors Foster and Smith Ext Strength Dis-Taste Tablets 500 Tablets

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

35908

825141095629

Doctors Foster and Smith Fresh Breath Tablets for Dogs 100 Tablets

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

36763

825141291250

Doctors Foster and Smith Cran Health Support Normal Urinary Tract Health 60 Tablets

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

673110 bottle
1094181 box

800443037065

Petco Ear Powder For Dogs 1oz (28g) Box Label

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

72157

825141055043

Doctors Foster and Smith Brewers Yeast Tablets for Dogs and Cats 750 Tablets

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

9305

825141003921

Doctors Foster and Smith Ear Powder Net WT 1oz (28g)

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

9306

825141005154

Doctors Foster and Smith Ear Powder Net WT 4oz (113g)

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

J707

26851007074

Excel 3 in 1 Ear Powder Ear Care Net WT 1oz(28g)

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

J7110

26851071105

Excel Glucosamine Joint Care 120 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

J7113

26851071136

Excel Glucosamine with MSM Joint Care 120 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

J720

26851007203

Excel Deter Coprophagia Treatment Behavioral Aid 60 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

J724

26851007241

Excel Deter Coprophagia Treatment Behavioral Aid 500 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

J7311

26851073116

Excel Gas Preventative Digestive Aid Digestive Care 60 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

J7315

26851073154

Excel Calm-Quil Calming Tablets Behavior Aid 60 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

J74016

26851074014

DDS Dental Breath Mints Breath Control 40 Tablets

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

K1723

26851017233

DDS Dental Breath Tabs Breath Control 200 Tablets

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

K1775

26851017752

Pro-Pet Brewers Yeast Daily Supplement 250 Chew Tablets

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

K701

26851007012

Excel Calcium Daily Supplement 125 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

K746

26851007463

Excel Calcium Daily Supplement 500 Tasty Chew tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

K776/PR

26851007760

PR Excel Brewers Yeast with Garlic Skin and Coat 150 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

K777/1

26851007777

Excel Brewers Yeast with Garlic Skin and Coat Care 600 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

K778

26851007784

Excel Brewers Yeast with Garlic Skin and Coat Care 1000 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

K785

26851007852

Excel Brewers Yeast with Garlic Skin and Coat Care Mega Tabs 216 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

N1701

26851017011

Pro-Pet Senior Daily Vitamin Supplement 100 Tasty Tablets

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

N700TR

26851007005

Excel Pupply Multi Vitamin 100 Tasty Chew Tabs Time Release

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

N7301

26851073017

Excel Small Breed Multi Vitamin 45 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

N7309

26851073093

Excel Lutein Vision Maintenance Eye Care 60 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

N845TR

26851008453

Excel Adult Multi Vitamin 60 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

P-78030

26851780304

Excel Advantage Adult Multi Vitamin 60 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

P-78031

26851780311

Excel Advantage Puppy Multi Vitamin 60 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

P-78032

26851780328

Excel Advantage Senior Multi Vitamin 60 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

P-78033

26851780335

Excel Advantage Skin and Coat Essentials 60 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

P-78034

26851780342

Excel Advantage Glucosamine Plus 60 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

P-78035

26851780359

Excel Advantage Glucosamine Advanced Strength 60 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

P-78065

26851780656

Excel Adult Multivitamin 120 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

P-78066

26851780663

Excel Senior Multi Vitamin 120 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

P-82530

26851825302

Pro-Pet Glucosamine Joint Care 60 Chew Tablets

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

P-82531

26851825319

Pro-Pet Stool-Eating Preventative(Corprophagia Treatment) 60 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

P-82534

26851825340

Pro-Pet Anti-Stress Calming Tabs 60 Chew Tablets

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

P-82562

26851825623

Pro-Pet Glucosamine Plus Joint Care 100 Chew Tablets

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

P-82618

26851826187

Pro-Pet Breath Tabs 40 Tablets

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

P-82619

26851826194

Pro-Pet Breath Mints 200 Tablets

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

P-82654

26851826545

Pro-Pet Gas Relief Digestive Aid 40 Chew Tablets

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

P-82656

26851826569

Pro-Pet Glucosamine Advanced Joint Powder Net WT 10oz(283g)

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

P-82658

26851826583

Pro-Pet Daily Vitamin Supplement Powder Net WT 10oz (283g)

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

P-83062

26851830627

Pro-Pet Puppy and Small Breed Daily Vitamin Supplement 100 Chew Tablets

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

P-83065

26851830658

Pro-Pet Glucosamine Advanced Joint Care 60 Chew Tablets

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

P-N78012

26851780120

Excel Joint Ensure Moderate Care 60 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

P-N78013

26851780137

Excel Joint Ensure Advanced Care 60 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

P-N78014

26851780144

Excel Flare-Away Joint Tabs 60 Tasty Chew Tabs

EXP 01/13 thru 06/13

FDA Recall Page: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm217999.htm

 

 

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Comments (5)

Cindy
Said this on 7-3-2010 At 04:20 pm

I wonder how Nature's Miracle could be contaminated with salmonella??  I always thuoght the alcohol in it was designed to kill bacteria.

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MaryllenCandaceReichard
Said this on 7-3-2010 At 04:56 pm
In reply to #1

Alcohol doesn't kill anything.  It is  bacterial STATIC!  not bacterial CIDE!  It slows down bacteria and virus's but does NOT KILL.

Example:Bleach KILLS SOME VIRUS AND BACTERIA. As a R.N. this misnoma always upsets me when I hear people and even doctors saying alcohal kills. horse pucky. and I know I don't spell well. sincerely,M. C. Reichard

 

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jb
Said this on 7-3-2010 At 08:49 pm

Once again, I'm so happy I feed organic, raw foods that are disinfected at home.

As for buying the prepared Yeast & Garlic products...why not but Brewer's Yeast & organic garlic to feed to your pets?!?!  Mine love it added to their food & I use it in my food.

Same with Omega oils, Hawthorne, CQ10.  We all share our supplements.

Simple Rule......IF I can not eat it, my Girls do not eat it.

I tried Taste of the Wild, two kinds, & have had to detox my two girls (dogs) for months now.

Finally they are doing better.

Taught me a huge lesson!

Convenience does not result in QUALITY NUTRITION for me or my girls!

Making meals at home takes planning & time but, it sure is worth the effort.

Doctor & Vet bills are more expensive than the money & time expended.  In addition, some of the damaging results from bad products & food can not be reversed.

Take responsibility people, VOTE at the cash register.

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Tavie's Mom
Said this on 7-3-2010 At 11:17 pm

My Westie just died of acute renal failure with blood values skyrocketing that 3 vets could not explain after treatment.  He consumed many of the Pet Pro Senior and Adult Dog Vitamins, as these were the only things he would eat.  I thought I was providing him added nutrition.  My vet will be investigating with the company, as he too is concerned that this is what cause the swift illness and resulting death of our baby.

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jb
Said this on 7-4-2010 At 09:50 am
In reply to #4

Tavie's Mom, do not trust the commercial food or supplements.  If you choose to give your pets anything make sure it is from a reputable company, human grade & something you would take yourself.

I take supplements from companies such as Jarrow, New Chapter, Gaia, Standard Process, Nordic Naturals.  These companies have high standards & quality ingredients.

My girls (dogs) take the same supplements & love them.

 

I'm so sorry about your Westie.  Hopefully your vet is ethical & will followup to find the cause of death, then follow through & expose the guilty parties.

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