UPG Expands Pet Products Recall

United Pet Groups Expands Recall to Include Cat & Dog Products
Pro-Pet products, Excel-branded and private label pet supplements and clean-up products for cats and dogs included in recall.
Posted: July 6, 2010, 3 p.m. EDT

Recalled vitamins for dogs and cats come in tablet or powdered form, which can be added to food.

Due to salmonella concerns, United Pet Group of Cincinnati has expanded its recent recall of its Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin tablets for dogs to include additional branded and private label pet care products. The expanded recall, issued July 2, includes more Pro-Pet products as well as various Excel-branded and private label pet supplements and clean-up products for cats and dogs.

Laboratory testing has revealed that some lots of these products may be contaminated with salmonella, according to the company. The company said it is recalling additional products out of “an abundance of caution.”

The affected products are in tablet and powered form and were sold nationally at various retailers, including Petco and Doctors Foster and Smith, United Pet Group reported.

The affected products carry expiration dates from “01/2013” through “06/2013.” Products with expirations dates before “01/2013” or after “06/2013” are not included in the recall.

The following is a list of the recalled products with Label Sku, UPC, Label Description and Expiration Date:

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

The company had issued a voluntary recall in late June of all unexpired lots of its Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin tablets for dogs. At that time, the company reported that one lot of the vitamin product was contaminated with salmonella.

Pets with salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans, according to the company. Pet owners are urged to contact their veterinarian if their pet has consumed the recalled product and is exhibiting these symptoms.

Humans can also become infected, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the raw pet food or surfaces exposed to the recalled product, according to the company. Symptoms in humans may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and headache. Children, the elderly and people with compromised immune systems are particularly susceptible to infection, according to the company.

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 (877) 399-5226, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm EST.