Recall: (BIRD FOOD) United Pet Group Pet Treats

Posted on Friday, January 4th, 2008 at 7:00 am
National Dog, Cat & Pet Info, Other Pets, Pet Food Recalls & Safety.

By Emily Huh

On the FDA’s Enforcement Report, dated December 26, 2007, there was a recall involving various United Pet Group products. United Pet Group owns various brands including 8 in 1, Dingo, Tetra, Nature’s Miracle, and Marineland.

Here are the details from the report:
FDA Enforcement Report December 26, 2007

PRODUCT

a) Wild Harvest Fruit and Honey Cockatiel
Recall # V-021-2008
Lot: 07096 and Lot: 07108

b) Ecotrition Tropical Fruit and Honey Bars
Recall # V-022-2008
Lot: 07096

c) Wild Harvest Hamster, Gerbil, Mouse & Rat Honey Cakes
Recall # V-023-2008
Lot: 07096

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER

United Pet Group Inc., Cincinnati, OH, by telephone and letter. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.

REASON

Pet treats were imported from China. LOS-DO sampled the treats and they were positive for melamine. The shipments were placed on hold for redelivery and was erroneously shipped into commerce.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
54,178 units

DISTRIBUTION: AZ, CA, FL, MI, NJ, NY, TX, and WA

Stealth Recall

I have only read this article on the one site (link above) and didn't get an alert about this from the FDA site. But wanted to post a HEADS UP, just in case.

Thanks Karen!