United Pet Group expands recall of Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement

United Pet Group voluntarily expanded its recall of Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement tablets for dogs, due to Salmonella contamination concerns.
The recalled products now include United Pet Group Pro-Pet and Excel product brands for dogs and cats, as well as certain other private label brands of the same products. All of the products are packaged in tablet or powdered form, and have expiration dates between January 2013 and June 2013. A complete list of recalled products is available on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website.
Consumers who purchased the recalled products should contact the place of purchase, or call United Pet Group at +1.877.399.5226 Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.

RECALLS: Three pet products may contain salmonella

*Merrick Pet Care Inc. recalled one lot of 10-ounce bags of Beef Filet Squares for Dogs. The treats could be contaminated with salmonella. The treats were sold in 10-ounce plastic bags marked with the best by date of March 24, 2012, and the lot number 10084TL7. Consumers can call 800-664-7387 . The company recalled the same product in January, for the same reason.

*Feline’s Pride announced a voluntary recall of Feline’s Pride Raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens, Natural Chicken Formula, Net Wt. 2.5 lbs., produced on June 10, because it may be contaminated with salmonella. The product is packaged in uncoded plastic containers and sold frozen to private customers nationwide. This recall affects only those orders placed and shipped from June 10-17. Consumers can call 716-580-3096.

*United Pet Group is voluntarily expanding its recent recall of Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement tablets for Dogs to include additional supplements for dogs and cats, due to possible salmonella contamination. A list of recalled products is provided on the Web site of the Food and Drug Administration. The affected products are those with expiration dates from "01/2013"to "06/2013."

RECALL: Pro-Pet adult daily vitamin supplements for dogs

The US Food and Drug Administration and United Pet Group are voluntarily recalling all unexpired lots of Pro-Pet Adult daily vitamin supplement tablets for dogs because of a possible salmonella contamination.
The product safety recall affected Pro-Pet adult daily vitamin supplement tablets for dogs, which come packaged in 100-count white plastic bottles with a light blue label. The UPC code 26851-01800 is affixed to the bottles.
Expiration dates of “06/13” and before that date are subject to the recall. The expiration date can be located on the right side of the product label.
According to the FDA, People who handle dry pet food or treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the chews or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Consumers are advised to contact United Pet Group at 800.645.5154 ext. 3 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST or report to the place of purchase to obtain further information regarding the hazardous product recall.