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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